Category: Holidays & Occasions

MOTHER’S DAY: Cabernet Sauvignon Margarita Recipe

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An easy way to do something special for Mom is to serve her a cocktail created just for her. That was the thinking of Sauza Tequila, creator of the Mama Rita Margarita. Most moms enjoy a Margarita as well as a glass of wine, so here’s a twist that combines both. The recipe uses agave…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Fried Plantains Instead Of French Fries

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If you’ve never cooked with plantains before, today—Cinco de Mayo—is the day to try it—ideally, our favorite, fried plantains (photos #1 and #2). You may have enjoyed a bag of plantain chips—we love them. But a batch of hot fried plantains is its own delicious experience. While yellow-brown, brown and black plantains can be peeled…
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CINCO DE MAYO: Sweet & Hot Tequila Drink

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[1] We love the pineapple and heat in this drink (photo © Hornitos Tequila). [2] Lime wedge (photo by Hannah Kaminsky | THE NIBBLE).   For your consideration: a sweet, spicy and smooth tequila drink called the Pico de Plata (“silver beak”). The recipe was created by mixologist Jason Littrell for Hornitos Tequila, using sweet…
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