VALENTINE GIFT: Mini Cupcakes From Baked By Melissa

These itty bitty cupcakes (about half the size of the photo) will delight kids and adults equally. The Valentine Collection from Baked By Melissa—a pioneer in tiny cupcakes—includes three varieties. Packaged in a gift box with a pink ribbon, the Valentine Collection includes: White Chocolate Pretzel Cupcakes: white vanilla cake, Bavarian cream stuffing, vanilla icing,…
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VALENTINE GIFT: Kiss A Frog Chocolates

If you know a woman who is still waiting for the frog to turn into the handsome prince, here’s an idea for Valentine’s Day: A box of Kiss A Frog chocolates, frog-shaped chocolates. The chocolates include 26 solid chocolate frogs and 6 frogs filled with peanut butter. They’re nestled in a chocolate brown, heart-shaped box…
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SUPER BOWL: Garrett Popcorn

For Super Bowl munching, how about some Spicy CheeseCorn? The limited edition flavor from Garrett Popcorn is a welcome gift: a yummy blend of cayenne pepper and chili powder mixed with freshly melted Cheddar cheese corn. Combine with a cold beer, and you may not care who wins or loses. Send Spicy CheeseCorn as a…
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The Different Types Of Cognac & A Special Gift: X.O. Cognac

[1] It’s a beauty—and it has a just-as-lovely gift box (photo: The Nibble). [2] Engrave a personal message on your X.O. gift (photo: The Nibble). [4] A Sidecar, perhaps the most popular Cognac cocktail. The recipe: 1-1/2 ounces Cognac (no higher than VSOP), 3/4 ounce orange liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier, etc.), 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Greek Layered Dip

This variation, from Cameron Curtis | The Food Network, uses artichoke hearts. Photo courtesy Food Network.   How many times have you had a Mexican layered dip—a.k.a. Seven Layer Bean Dip or Seven Layer Taco Dip—a layering of chopped black olives, diced tomatos, grated Cheddar, guacamole, refried beans, sliced green onions and sour cream, served…
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