Category: Holidays & Occasions

RECIPE: Peppadew Martini & More Ways To Use Peppadews

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For Martini lovers, here’s a twist for Valentine’s Day: A peppadew stands in for a red heart on the cocktail pick, along with anything else you like. (Or, you can stack two or three peppadews on a pick.)     ADDITIONAL MARTINI GARNISHES Cocktail onion Cornichon/gherkin Cucumber chunk Lemon peel Olive Pepperoni slice Pickled garlic…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Drink Pink (& Red) For Valentine’s Day

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[1] A favorite sweet treat: the Cosmopolitan. Here’s the recipe (photo courtesy Kitchen Swagger). [2] For savory palates, the Bloody Mary is spot on. Here are recipes (photo courtesy Bonefish Grill). [3] Pink sparkling: affordable and delicious (photo courtesy Martini & Rossi).   A couple of years ago, we proposed a Valentine’s Day dinner/buffet with…
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Pepperoni Soft Pretzels Recipe, Parmesan Soft Pretzels Recipe

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If you’re looking for snack fare for the Super Bowl, or warm, aromatic soft pretzels anytime, here are two recipes for your consideration: a Pepperoni Soft Pretzels recipe with marinara dipping sauce, and a Parmesan Soft Pretzels Recipe with a cheese-beer dip. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate the pretzel: April is National Soft…
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For Coconut Lovers: Coquito Cocktail Recipe & History

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[1] Coquito in a shot glass (photos #1, #2, #3, and #4 © Don Q Rum). [2] Unlike eggnog, Coquito has no eggs. [3] Not just any spiced rum: Don Q is barrel-aged for three years. [4] Reserva 7 is one of Don Q’s dark rums, aged a minimum of seven years in American white…
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FOOD FUN: Christmas Eclairs

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Éclairs typical don’t show up on a list of holiday desserts. But when they’re as cute as these, they’re irresistible. Made by Art Éclair, these designs are just a few of a treasure trove of magnificently decorated éclairs. See the collection on the Art Éclair website and on Pinterest. Regrettably for éclair lovers, this bakery…
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