SUPER BOWL: Garrett Popcorn

For Super Bowl munching, how about some Spicy CheeseCorn? The limited edition flavor from Garrett Popcorn is a welcome gift: a yummy blend of cayenne pepper and chili powder mixed with freshly melted Cheddar cheese corn. Combine with a cold beer, and you may not care who wins or loses. Send Spicy CheeseCorn as a…
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The Different Types Of Cognac & A Special Gift: X.O. Cognac

[1] It’s a beauty—and it has a just-as-lovely gift box (photo: The Nibble). [2] Engrave a personal message on your X.O. gift (photo: The Nibble). [4] A Sidecar, perhaps the most popular Cognac cocktail. The recipe: 1-1/2 ounces Cognac (no higher than VSOP), 3/4 ounce orange liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier, etc.), 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed…
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VALENTINE GIFT: Crème Yvette

Crème Yvette violet liqueur, worth getting to know. Photo courtesy Cooper Spirits International.   This old-fashioned-looking bottle with an unfamiliar name hasn’t been around in more than 40 years. Purple-hued and violet-scented, it was enjoyed since the 19th century in cocktails and as an after-dinner digestif. Alas, it was one of many old-fashioned liqueurs that…
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