TIP: The Right Beer Glass Makes A Big Difference

We’re one of the many people who likes to drink beer straight from the bottle. We believed, as with sparkling wine, that the narrower the opening, the more the carbonation stays in. A cold bottle from the fridge keeps the beer colder than a room-temperature glass. And, we don’t particularly care for a foamy head.…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Folgers Iced Café For Homemade Lattes

We love iced coffee, but have some challenges: We never have enough room in the fridge to make and store a pitcher of it. We can drink several a day, so buying it can run into money—plus a lot of plastic into the landfill. Not every iced coffee we’ve bought has lived up to our…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Blueberry Salt

Sea salt is produced by simple evaporation of sea water. Depending on the body of water, the salt will have different qualities: not just in flavor, based on the minerals in the local water, but also in the size and shape of the crystals. See our Salt Glossary for more on the different types of…
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RECIPE: Spicy Pineapple Cocktail With A Special Garnish

A spicy pineapple-tequila cocktail with chile liqueur. Photo courtesy Butter & Scotch | Brooklyn.   At our request, mixologist Allison Kave of Butter & Scotch in Brooklyn sent us the recipe for her Grilled Pineapple Cocktail. The cocktail itself isn’t grilled, but the garnishes are. Allison uses a mix of tequila and mezcal, plus Ancho…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Gourmet Condiments As Host Gifts

Sir Kensington’s spicy trio: ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise. Photo courtesy Sir Kensington’s.   Invited to a July 4th celebration? Instead of bringing wine or beer, how about treating your host to gourmet condiments? With all due respect to Heinz, French’s and Hellman’s, there are finer flavors to be had. Head to your nearest specialty food…
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