Be My Caviar Valentine: An Idea From Petrossian Caviar

  Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Our first fun recommendation is the priciest: Caviar Cake! It’s not cake, but a luxurious first course that’s perfection with a glass of Champagne. Consider the heart-shape for anniversaries and engagements as well as Valentine’s Day. You don’t have to make it heart-shaped; round, square, or any…
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Haggis, The National Dish Of Scotland, For Haggis Day & Burns Night

  January 25th is a celebration day in Scotland. It’s the birthday of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet, and it’s also National Haggis Day, celebrating Scotland’s national dish. And it’s celebrated in the U.S., too. The poet’s celebration is called Burns Night, an evening for dinner parties and festivities that celebrate Scottish food, drink, and…
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Celebrate Ginuary: A Whole Month Devoted To Gin

[1] Isolation Proof Original Small Batch Gin (all photos © Isolation Proof | Gentl & Hyers, except as noted). [2] Isolation Proof Mushroom Gin with [perhaps] the world’s first Mushroom Margaritas. [3] Isolation Proof Orchard Gin, infused with wild apples. [4] Isolation Proof Ramp Gin, infused with wild ramps. [5] Isolation Proof Strawberry Rhubarb Gin.…
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It’s National Gluten Free Day. What’s A Gluten-Free Diet?

  National Gluten Free Day is January 13th. If you don’t have gluten sensitivities or celiac disease, are there benefits to a gluten-free diet? The claimed benefits of the diet are improved health, weight loss and more energy. But this is anecdotal; more research is needed before anything is confirmed or negated. In fact, the…
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New Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies: They Taste Just As Delish

[1] If you’ve given up your beloved Oreos to cut back on sugar, there’s a new Zero Sugar Oreo waiting for you (all photos © Mondelez except as noted). [3] Look closely: The cookie says “Zero Sugar.” [3] Add some protein to your snack: Spread a layer of peanut butter on top of the creme…
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