Category: Holidays & Occasions

FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEA: Premium Gin

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We are big fans of Cold River Vodka and Cold River Blueberry Vodka, made by Maine Distilleries of Freeport, Maine. They’re artisan-made from Maine potatoes and are gluten-free, as well as very flavorful (we drink them straight up*). *The difference between straight up and neat: “Neat” means an undiluted shot served at room temperature; straight…
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FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEA: Brownies

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A stack of round brownies from Sugardaddy’s. Photo by Melody Lan |THE NIBBLE.   Some people bake brownies as Father’s Day gifts. Others look for the best artisan brownies, and send them. Here are two of our favorite brownies that are sure to be a hit on Father’s Day: Geoff & Drew’s Brownies, in Chocolate…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Decorate With Fondant

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Use fondant to make cupcakes that looklike Dad. Photo courtesy WhiptCream.com.   If you’ve been to enough weddings, you’ve probably had fondant. It’s used to cover cake, as an alternative to icing. What is fondant? Sometimes referred to as edible Play-Doh, fondant is a sugar and water mixture cooked to the soft-ball stage, then stirred…
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