Blood Orange Mimosa Recipe ~ A Smoking Cocktail

We love Mimosas: champagne and orange juice. We love blood oranges. So when this recipe arrived for a Bloody Mimosa [photo #1], we thought: This is it for Halloween. Not only does the “bloody” orange juice make a much better-looking Mimosa; a few chips of dry ice give the drink a spooky smoking effect. The…
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EVENT: Kids Food Festival, Washington, D.C.

Near D.C.? Got kids? Head to the Kids Food Festival.   Three years ago, Kids Food Festival was launched to help fight childhood obesity. The concept: fun and flavorful family activities that help kids learn about balanced food choices. The next Kids Food Festival will be held at Union Market in Washington, D.C. on Saturday…
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PRODUCT: Happy Family Yogurt Pouches

Originally developed as a squeezable, shelf stable, organic line for babies and toddlers, Happy Family products have developed to please the whole family, including kids, teens and grown-ups. The company has launched three new Happy Squeeze varieties for kids and adults: Happy Squeeze Greek Yogurt pouches in Peachy Keen, Razzleberry and Super Strawberry. The squeeze…
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PRODUCT: Cabo Diablo, Coffee Liqueur With Cabo Wabo Tequila

New liqueur in town: Cabo Diablo, a not-so-devilish combination of coffee and tequila. Photo courtesy Campari America.   October 16th is National Liqueur Day. Don’t reach for what you already like; try something new. If you like coffee and tequila, Cabo Diablo, which is just rolling out now, combines a coffee punch with a tequila…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Infuse Your Own Tea

There are so many flavored teas on the market. Many American consumers prefer them to plain teas. But did you know that you can flavor your own, using plain black, green, white or rooibos teas? Just look around your kitchen for things to infuse: Fruits: apple, citrus peel/zest, lemon, orange, pear or other fruit Herbs:…
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