TIP OF THE DAY: Christmas Coffee

Put some thought into Christmas coffee. Photo CSP. “Christmas coffee” is a growing trend: There are coffees flavored with nutmeg and cinnamon; with bakery flavors such as almond, caramel, coconut, and vanilla; and even candy cane-flavored coffee. But you don’t need flavored beans to create a Christmas vibe around your coffee. Here are some tips…
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RECIPE: Tequila Christmas Cocktail

Party drink or a “homemade gift” for a lucky someone. Photo courtesy Corzo Tequila. Another cocktail recipe? Well, it is the season to be jolly. Here’s something fancy that you can make and bring to a party. And you’ve still got time to make it! First, you infuse a bottle of silver tequila. (Corzo Tequila,…
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RECIPE: Holiday Cranberry Sauce

It’s easy to make from scratch. Photo by M. Sheldrake | IST. Whether you’re planning a duck, goose, ham or turkey for Christmas, make your own delicious cranberry sauce as a side. It’s easy, and tastes so much better than store-bought. CRANBERRY SAUCE RECIPE Ingredients 1 pound frozen or fresh cranberries Juice of 2 navel…
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TRENDS: Craft Beer

Try a spicy beer with your fruitcake. Photo courtesy CraftBeer.com. Here’s an idea for Christmas dinner or New Year’s Eve: Treat guests to a craft beer tasting. As we relayed last week, a Wakefield Research survey shows that more than 60% of men would prefer to toast the New Year with beer rather than Champagne.…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: This Chocolate Box Has An Edible Box

Give chocolates in an edible chocolate box. Photo courtesy Charles Chocolates. OMG: Five more shopping days until Christmas. If you’re still stuck for that special Christmas gift, this chocolate box from Charles Chocolates may be the solution. It’s all chocolate, including the box! The dark chocolate or milk chocolate selections are in a base of…
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