TIP OF THE DAY: “Great Wall” Alcohol-Free Cocktail

It can look great and taste great without any alcohol. Instead of relegating non-drinking guests to an evening of mineral water, create a special alcohol-free cocktail menu to make their evening more festive. One option is a “Great Wall,” a combination of brewed jasmine tea and ginger ale. 1. Brew a pot of jasmine tea…
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RECIPE: Cranberry Tequila Cocktail

Deck the halls with Cranberry Tequila Cocktails. Photo courtesy Don Julio. If you’re looking for a cocktail to spread some holiday cheer, look no further than this festive cranberry tequila cocktail. The recipe, courtesy of Brian Van Flandern, Tequila Don Julio Global Brand Ambassador, is made with a clove-infused agave nectar. Not familiar with agave…
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CELEBRATION: The Feast Of The Seven Fishes On Christmas Eve

We’re having Chef Daniel Boulud’s tuna tartare, topped with caviar, at our Feast Of The Seven Fishes. Here’s the tuna tartare recipe. While the Feast of the Seven Fishes may have roots in Southern Italy, today it is a purely an Italian-American tradition. The Christmas Eve dinner is celebrated with a feast of—you guessed it—seven…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pomegranate Sangria For National Sangria Day

[1] Make pomegranate sangria for your guests (photo © Pom Wonderful). [2] Make pomegranate sangria for your guests (photo © Pom Wonderful).   There’s nothing more festive than a holiday punch bowl. Historically, Christmas meant gathering around the wassail bowl for good cheer. “Wassail” is Middle English contraction of the toast, wæs hæil, “be healthy.”…
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PRODUCT: Wine As “Table Decor” (With A Mantra!)

Does the label and fancy cap color influence your choice of wine? Post a comment. Photo courtesy HobNob Wines. When you’re an editor, you get hundreds of pitches (emails or letters) everyday, from product manufacturers or PR firms that represent them. The good pitches try to put a new spin on the product. Most products…
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