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Want a dessert party that’s different? How about a wine and cake tasting? As with any other food and wine, the right pairings enhance the enjoyment of both components. So as not to stress the budget, you can make it a co-op party, assigning different cakes and wines to the participants. Select five or so…
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Baked Brie is a special-occasion favorite, and very easy to make. It goes great with sparkling and still wines and cocktails. In the spirit of the season, this easy recipe from Liren Baker of Kitchen Confidante will have guests fighting for the cheese knife. It’s a good thing this recipe makes two wheels! TIP: If…
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[1] A light, moist fruitcake for people who don’t like the dense ones, from King Arthur Flour. [2] No candied citron here, just dried fruits! Use dried cranberries instead of cherries for a seasonal touch (photo courtesy Ocean Spray). In Merrie Olde England, where fruitcake began, they didn’t have cranberries. [3] Sultanas, or golden raisins,…
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Tired of Thanksgiving leftovers? Here’s an idea to make them more interesting, layered salad-style. Make a fun lunch by layering Thanksgiving leftovers in your mason jars. We adapted this recipe from one created by Neens for Kings Hawaiian, our family’s favorite supermarket bread. If you’re out of any of the ingredients, substitute something else or…
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It’s Black Friday. When you get back from fighting the crowds, it’s time for a black cocktail. Trouble is, the well known “black” cocktails, like the Black Russian, actually brown. But there are options, including using the first three ingredients to color any clear spirit (clear liqueurs, gin, tequila, rum, etc.): Black vodka Black food…
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