TIP OF THE DAY: A Flavored Shots Party

TOP PHOTO: Pinnacle Vodka has 40 flavors, including holiday flavors like Peppermint Bark and Pumpkin Pie. BOTTOM PHOTO: One-ounce, colored shot glasses are the way to go. Photo courtesy Party Essentials.   Looking to do something different for a holiday get-together with friends? While there’s always a holiday drinks menu, here’s an idea that requires…
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RECIPES: Cranberry Cheesecake

We [heart] cheesecake. Every October, we switch to pumpkin cheesecake in its many forms. But as soon as the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone, we start baking cranberry cheesecake recipes. Because cheesecake is such a rich and heavy dessert, we usually don’t serve it following a big dinner, but as a “tea time” snack (and honestly,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Garnish Desserts With Brittle

If someone gives you brittle—or you’re inspired to make your own—use some of it to garnish desserts. Just a few small pieces make almost any dessert even more festive. If you already have “brittle crumbs” at the bottom of the box, so much the better. MAKE BRITTLE For the holidays, this spicy pumpkin seed brittle…
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