ACADEMY AWARDS: A Themed Cheese Board As Oscars Food

What the king ate after the speech:A Stilton from purveyor Neal’s Yard. Photocourtesy Whole Foods Market.   We’ve received dozens of recipes for themed cocktail recipes for Oscar parties. For example, combine gin with Earl Grey Tea, and call it The King’s Speech cocktail. Fatigued at the idea of 12 different “Best Picture” cocktails, we’ve…
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ACADEMY AWARDS: A Cocktail For Your Oscar Food

Starfruit = star cocktail = Academy Awards fare. Photo courtesy Moet et Chandon. A week from today, you’ll probably be watching the Academy Awards. What will you be drinking? While you’re watching the stars, nibble on a few with The Starlet cocktail. It uses star fruit to give star quality to any drink. The recipe…
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PRODUCT: Champagne For The Golden Globes

  Stock up on this limited-edition bottle. Photo courtesy Moet et Chandon. Going to a Golden Globes party this weekend? Bring a bottle of the official Champagne! Moët & Chandon returns as the official Champagne of both the 2011 Golden Globes and the Academy Award. Its limited-edition Gold Award Season Moët & Chandon Impérial bottle…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Oscar Party Tasting

Instead of generic “wine and cheese,” serve different wines (or beers) in the same category and turn your event into a “tasting.” Photo courtesy Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. Last week we proposed 10 “Best Picture Cocktails” as party fare for your Oscar party. But what if your friends prefer wine or beer? Instead of making…
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ENTERTAINING: “Best Picture” Oscar Cocktails

Still pondering how to make your Oscar party a standout? The Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort has an easy solution. Their mixologists developed cocktails in honor of the Best Picture nominees, styled to complement the theme of the film. The cocktails are very easy to make, leaving you all the time you need to focus on…
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