TIP OF THE DAY: Autographed Champagne Bottles

With a gold felt-tipped pen, you can turn a Champagne or wine bottle into a memento of friendship and good times. It’s the concept of a guest book ported to a bottle. With the gold ink, date an unopened bottle of Champagne and record the occasion (e.g., Christmas Party, 12.9.12). Next, have party guests or…
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GOURMET GIFT: Caviar Cream & Caviar Powder From Petrossian

The latest innovative way to enjoy caviar: Caviar Cream. Photo courtesy Petrossian.   The Petrossian brothers introduced caviar to Paris and went on to become the premier buyer and importer of Russian caviar worldwide. You’d think that just providing the world’s finest caviar would have been enough. But the company has outdone itself in innovation.…
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GIFT: Make Your Own Goat Cheese Kit

This box will turn you into a goat cheese maker. Photo courtesy Belle Chevre.   Ever wanted to make your own cheese? Are you a lover of goat’s milk cheese—or do you know one? Then here’s the perfect item: Belle Chevre’s Do It Yourself Goat Cheese Kit. It’s so easy (and fun) to make goat…
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TIP OF THE DAY & GIFT: Kahlúa Midnight Coffee Liqueur

Some people think of Kahlúa as one single type of coffee liqueur, to be used in Black Russians, White Russians, Espresso Martinis and Mudslides. The brand is actually a delicious family of coffee liqueurs, including Kahlúa Especial, Kahlúa French Vanilla, Kahlúa Mocha and Kahlúa Hazelnut, among other flavors. There have been limited holiday additions such…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Belle Chevre Goat Cheese Cheesecake

This delicious cheesecake is part goat cheese, part cream cheese. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   When you review food for a living, you never have to worry about scrambling for gift ideas: The products present themselves all year long. So we’re coasting into the holiday season, giving luscious goat cheese cheesecakes to…
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