TIP OF THE DAY: Just Peachy—It’s National Peach Month

August is National Peach Month. If you normally enjoy a Mimosa (Champagne and orange juice), try a Bellini instead. It’s white peach purée and Prosecco, a sparkling Italian wine. Many specialty stores sell white peach purée, or you can order it online from Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, a a NIBBLE Top Pick Of The…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Watermelon Margarita Recipe

[1] Watermelon puree makes the Margarita even more refreshing (photo © Peligroso Tequila). [2] While there is an official Margarita glass, use whatever you have. Here’s an idea from a caterer (photo © Elegant Affairs Caterers).   It’s time to chill. And it’s easy chill with a summery Margarita, made summery by blending the basics…
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Moonwalk Cocktail Recipe: Celebrate Man’s First Walk On The Moon

[1] Rosewater is available from Nielsen-Massey as well as at Indian Middle Eastern markets (photo © Nielsen-Massey). [2] Moet et Chandon (photo © Moet et Chandon).   Today marks the 40th Anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s and Buzz Aldrin’s historic, 1969 walk on the Moon. The Apollo 11 mission was the first manned mission to land…
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GOURMET GETAWAY: WhiskyFest, San Francisco

Whisky “on the rocks.” Photo courtesy of Tullamore Dew. Where can you find more than 200 of the world’s rarest and most expensive whiskies in one place? At America’s largest whisky celebration, WhiskyFest, taking place for its third year in San Francisco on October 16th. Attendees can not only sample the revered spirit, but can…
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FREEBIE: “Drink Me” Magazine Downloadable Online

Drink Me magazine, a lifestyle publication about drinking and bar culture, celebrates alcohol (beer, wine, spirits) and the drinking establishments in which they’re enjoyed. The first issue was April 2009, followed by a second in May/June. Hopefully, July/August is just around the corner. The first issue was a bit thin, but for free, there are…
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