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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VALENTINE GIFT: Crème Yvette

Crème Yvette violet liqueur, worth getting to know. Photo courtesy Cooper Spirits International.   This old-fashioned-looking bottle with an unfamiliar name hasn’t been around in more than 40 years. Purple-hued and violet-scented, it was enjoyed since the 19th century in cocktails and as an after-dinner digestif. Alas, it was one of many old-fashioned liqueurs that…
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