Balsamic Bloody Mary & More Bloody Mary Recipes

Counting down to Valentine’s Day, we have a series of red and pink recipes, all of which can be served year-round. We’re starting out the series with a Balsamic Bloody Mary, using Italy’s Italy’s famed “black gold”—and 16+ more Bloody Mary recipes. How about a Bloody Mary party for Valentine’s Day? Check out the articles…
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Dean’s Sweets For Your Valentine (Or For Yourself!)

[1] Four tiers of truffles, caramels, and buttercreams in a keepsake box (all photos © Dean’s Sweets). [2] Conversation hearts in fine chocolate. [3] Homemade marshmallow hearts. [4] One of the seasonal flavors of truffles: maple.   There are more than a few reasons to visit Portland, Maine: the Old Port waterfront, the Western Promenade…
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The Tom & Jerry: Eggnog With Brandy, For National Eggnog Day

[1] A Tom and Jerry in special Tom & Jerry cups. Here’s the recipe (photos #1, #2, and #3 © House Of Hawthornes). [2] Different companies created Tom and Jerry punchbowl and cup sets in the 1940s. This set is from Hazel Atlas, a prominent producer. [3] This set, from Homer Laughlin, is more elegant.…
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Lady M Champagne Mille Crêpes Cake For New Year’s Eve

Readers of THE NIBBLE know how much we love Lady M’s Mille Crêpes Cakes: delicate, elegant, exquisite, ethereal bites that are perfect for special celebrations. We also serve them at dinner parties where we want something impressive for dessert but need it to be on the light side. In addition to the year-round menu of…
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FOOD FUN: Ice Cream Wreath, An Easy To Make Christmas Dessert

[1] A Christmas wreath of ice cream and fruit (photo © Tillamook County Creamery Association | Facebook). [2] Kadota figs. Any figs work here, all have reddish interiors. But green-skinned figs add more external color than darker hues (photo © California Figs). [3] Raspberries dot the wreath with color (photo © Driscoll’s Berries).   This…
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