Year: 2012

RECIPE: Twists On The Margarita For National Margarita Day

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Here’s more Margarita madness (deliciously different recipes) in anticipation of National Margarita Day, February 22nd. This year, change it up with a Cranberry Margarita, Pomegranate Margarita or Grapefruit Margarita recipe. The first two recipes are from Avión Tequila; the last is from Felix restaurant in New York City’s SoHo, where Avión Silver is the tequila…
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How To Store Coffee To Keep It Fresher, Longer

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Advice circulates that coffee beans should be kept in the freezer to maintain freshness. False! Freezing the coffee coagulates the natural oils contained in the beans. These oils need to emulsify to produce the body and mouthfeel of the coffee. Coffee is best right after it is freshly-roasted. Beans can be stored in the refrigerator…
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RECIPE: Get Ready For National Margarita Day With A Ginger Margarita

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Ginger adds some heat to a Margarita. Photo courtesy Spice Market | New York.   National Margarita Day is next week: Wednesday, February 22nd. There’s plenty of time to plan a Margarita party, mixing up some special recipes. You can also throw a “Presidents’ Margarita Party” over the holiday weekend. The original Margarita consisted of…
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