Lady M’s Elegant Mille Crepes Cakes For St. Patrick’s Day

For almost 20 years, we have been fans of Lady M cakes. The luxury confections brand, famous for its signature Mille Crêpes Cakes, opened its first New York City cake boutique in 2004, and we were in line waiting for our slice. There are cakes for every palate and every season. If you’re looking for…
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Special Edition Baileys Irish Cream For St. Patrick’s Day

It’s only here for the month of March, so gather ye bottles while ye may (photo © Diageo).   Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, there’s a limited edition flavor from Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur. Baileys Vanilla Mint Shake Irish Cream Liqueur is Baileys’ first-ever, minty green flavor, an adult (and proudly Irish) twist…
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FOOD FUN: Bacon & Eggs Deviled Eggs & More Deviled Egg Recipes

National Deviled Egg Day isn’t until November 2nd, and there’s no Bacon & Eggs Day. There are other holidays, of course: > The bacon and egg deviled eggs recipe is below. > So is a classic deviled eggs recipe. > And the history of aperitifs and hors d’oeuvres. > Here’s the history of deviled eggs,…
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Wine Pairings With Corned Beef & Cabbage

[1] A classic corned beef and cabbage dinner, with new potatoes and carrots (photo © Idaho Potato Commission). [2] A glass of pinot noir (or red Burgundy in French wine), is a delicious compliment for red wine lovers (photo © Rebelle | NYC [permanently closed]). [3] White wine lovers should try Grüner Veltliner, the top…
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Pistachio Butter Cups Recipe–Instead Of Peanut Butter Cups

The history of pistachio nuts. > THe history of peanut butter cups.     RECIPE: PISTACHIO BUTTER CUPS In addition to the ingredients, you’ll need mini baking liners and a baking sheet or mini muffin tin,   Ingredients 1 1/4 cups Setton Farms Raw Pistachio Kernels 1 cup dark or semisweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoons…
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