TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Mother’s Day Gifts

Looking for something special for Mother’s Day? Of the products we’ve tried recently, here’s what we’re selected for our mother, aunt and other special moms: Georgie’s English Scones. The scones arrive frozen, along with delicious lemon curd. You can also send ready-to-bake shortbread in the hard-to-find, festive petticoat tails (triangle) shape. Kimberley Artisan Vinegars. Handcrafted…
Continue reading “TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Mother’s Day Gifts”

COOKING VIDEO: Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe

  Who wouldn’t enjoy chocolate-covered strawberries for Mother’s Day? They’re easy to make and delight just about everyone, as a light dessert or as gifts for the moms. You can use your favorite chocolate (dark, milk, white or all three). You can leave the chocolate-covered berries plain or decorate them with your favorite toppings: chopped…
Continue reading “COOKING VIDEO: Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe”

COOKING VIDEO: Make A Hat Cake For Mother’s Day

  Nothing says you care like a home-baked cake. For Mother’s Day, bake Mom’s favorite recipe and decorate it to look like a brimmed hat. It’s actually easy! You can use cake mix, as in the video, or use your own from-scratch recipe. You bake a 9″ and 8″ layers, then trim the 8″ layer…
Continue reading “COOKING VIDEO: Make A Hat Cake For Mother’s Day”

MOTHER’S DAY: Cabernet Sauvignon Margarita Recipe

An easy way to do something special for Mom is to serve her a cocktail created just for her. That was the thinking of Sauza Tequila, creator of the Mama Rita Margarita. Most moms enjoy a Margarita as well as a glass of wine, so here’s a twist that combines both. The recipe uses agave…
Continue reading “MOTHER’S DAY: Cabernet Sauvignon Margarita Recipe”

MOTHER’S DAY IDEAS: Gourmet Gifts

There are just six shopping days left until Mother’s Day. Still stuck for a special gift idea? Take a look at these luscious gifts: beautiful chocolates, cakes and, for yoga moms, gingerbread cookies in yoga positions. If Mom prefers her chocolate in small bites, Intemperantia Chocolate makes petite chocolate truffles in addition to regular sizes.…
Continue reading “MOTHER’S DAY IDEAS: Gourmet Gifts”