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Lightly-sweetened jams make delicious cheese garnishes. Photo courtesy Artisanal Cheese. What do your foodie friends want for Halloween? Portuguese pumpkin jam is a delicate, autumn-spiced cheese condiment. It’s a colorful addition to any cheese platter and pairs especially well with aged sheep’s milk cheeses. Artisanal Cheese sells an artisanally-produced pumpkin jam, made in small batches…
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You won’t need a fork to enjoy this pumpkin pie—it’s a cocktail. Developed by Haru Sushi as an October special, it shows that “Halloween spirits” can be delicious. If you can’t get to your nearest Haru Sushi, make the recipe at home. PUMPKIN PIE COCKTAIL RECIPE Ingredients Per Cocktail 3 tablespoons Absolut Pear Vodka 2…
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Vodka is the top-selling spirit in America. Food and Wine Magazine’s Ray Isle shows you how to buy a quality vodka without overspending: one bottle for mixing and a second for drinking straight. See the History of Vodka to understand how it all began. Then, try some of these colorful vodka cocktail recipes that…
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Basiron Rosso Pesto gets its harvest-red color from the addition of tomatoes and its exciting flavor from the addition of basil and garlic. It’s is available from iGourmet.com. How does an adult food enthusiast celebrate Halloween? There’s gourmet Halloween candy and more Halloween candy, of course. But you may prefer a wine and cheese party…
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We love these keepsake Halloween boxes from Williams-Sonoma. Made in Germany from handcrafted papier-mâché, they’re filled with seasonal candies: gummy pumpkins, gummy candy corn and gourmet jelly beans. They’re $14.95 each, a delightful gift or party favor. If your budget doesn’t allow for the splurge, look in candy stores, card shops, discount stores and other…
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