Category: Valentine’s Day

TIP OF THE DAY: Thanksgiving Water

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Even a glass of water can be special on Thanksgiving. Here’s a tip inspired by Ceylon Vogue tea, a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The Week (and itself a great party favor or host/hostess gift). Depending on the size of your pitcher, multiply the quantity of the ingredients below. If you plan to bring the pitcher…
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Original & Strawberry Gimlet Recipes & The Gimlet History

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[1] Finish summer in style with a Strawberry Basil Gimlet (photo © Ruth’s Chris Steak House). [2] A classic Gimlet. The recipe is below (Abacus Photo).   Here‘s a “berry” summery drink: a Strawberry Basil Gimlet. If you’re not a gin fan, you can substitute tequila or vodka. We were inspired by this photo from…
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JULY 4th: Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe In Red, White & Blue

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Red velvet, white frosting, blue berries. Photo courtesy Wholesome Sweeteners.   These festive July 4th cupcakes combine popular red velvet cake with red and blue berries and white frosting (cream cheese!) Thanks to Wholesome Sweeteners, purveyors of organic and Fair Trade sugar, for the recipe. It makes 24 cupcakes. JULY 4TH CUPCAKES: TAKE A BITE…
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RECIPE: Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cocktail

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February 11th was National Peppermint Pattie Day and we forgot to publish this delicious cocktail recipe from Partida Tequila. But it tastes just as good as a Valentine treat (or a Christmas treat or a “because it’s Thursday” treat). CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT COOKIE COCKTAIL Ingredients Per Cocktail 3/4 ounce blanco/silver tequila 1 ounce peppermint schnapps 3/4…
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VALENTINE’S DAY: Last Minute Cupcake Ideas

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A tiny heart turns a simple cupcake into a Valentine celebration. Photo courtesy BellaBaker.com.   Just one little candy heart turns seemingly plain cupcakes into a perfect Valentine’s Day treat. The flower design was added inspiration, but we actually prefer the minimalist approach—heart only—for its elegant simplicity. Head to the bakery and buy some cupcakes.…
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