FOOD TIP OF THE DAY: Flaming Egg Nog

We ring in the New Year with Champagne. But before the clock strikes midnight, we dazzle guests with flaming egg nog. The key to flaming is 150-proof rum—different from the 80-proof rum most people have in the house for cocktails. MAKE or buy the nog (if you purchase it, spice it up with 1-1/2 ounces…
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RECIPE: Cheese Christmas Tree

When the crowd arrives for holiday revelry, wow them with this wonderful Christmas tree cheese board. The recipe, developed by Cabot Creamery, builds the tree with different flavored Cabot Cheddar cheese cubes—Pepper Jack, Extra Sharp Cheddar, Chipotle Cheddar, Tomato Basil Cheddar and Horseradish Cheddar. The company also makes “Light” reduced fat Cheddars in Sharp and…
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FOOD TIP OF THE DAY: Alcohol-Free Cocktails & Recipe

For guests who need a lift, this cocktail was made with sparkling grapefruit Hiball energy drink instead of regular soda.   Instead of relegating non-drinking guests to an evening of mineral water, create a special alcohol-free cocktail menu to make their evening festive. Give it a sophisticated name for cachet. One option is the “Great…
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RECIPES: Last Chance Easy Holiday Recipes

Who can resist Chocolate Peppermint Pie?   Still searching for that special recipe for Christmas or New Year’s Eve? – Turn your cheese tray into a Cheese Christmas Tree. – Serve this crowd-pleasing Chocolate Peppermint Pie. – Entertain the adults with this Chocolate Stout Ice Cream Float—impressive and made in seconds. – Make elegant Cranberry…
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