JULY 4th: Gifts For Deserving Hosts, Friends & Family

Red, White & Blue Fruit Medley from Harry & David. Need a special July 4th gift? Harry & David has a couple of real cuties. We love this box of cherries and blueberries displayed in the shape of the American flag. If you’re handy, you can make this yourself: Configure a white gift box or…
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JULY 4th: Red, White & Blue Cocktail Shots + Dessert

To please your guests on July 4th, we present for your consideration red, white and blue “cocktail shots.” In this recipe, seasonal fresh fruits are puréed and mixed with Navan vanilla liqueur. You can serve the flag-themed cocktails as a trio of shots, or pour them as standard drinks. Get the recipe for red, white…
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JULY 4th: Which Beer To Serve?

Americans like to celebrate their independence with beer: July 4th is the biggest beer-selling holiday in the country. Supermarkets alone are projected to sell 24 million cases for a total of $41 billion in retail sales. If you’re serving beer, look for craft brews for thematic names: Samuel Adams, is available in most places. Yards…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Gin Martini

Vodka martinis overtook the original gin martini back in the 1990s. The trend was started by Bond, James Bond, who liked vodka martinis shaken, not stirred (and he picked that tip up from the writer Somerset Maugham).   But new artisan gins are providing a reason to return to the original. Vodka is a simple,…
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FATHER’S DAY: Golf Ball Cupcakes

The best golf ball cupcake we’ve seen, from FamousCupcakes.com. This is the best golf cupcake we’ve seen, created by Famous Cupcakes in Los Angeles. If you’re not in the neighborhood, you can make similar cupcakes at home. The key is finding chocolate golf balls. You can look for them online; we buy them from Woodhouse…
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