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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PRODUCT: LidLover

LidLover was created by a woman who wanted a lid that could fit with a tight seal around her kitchenware: bakeware, containers, cookware and dishes. While LidLovers can (and should) be used year-round, now that it’s summer we especially like them to keep the bugs out of patio and picnic food. The lids are easily…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Uses For Cream Liqueur

Introduced in 1974, Baileys Irish Cream was the first cream liqueur on the market. Rich and, of course, creamy, it was a hit, and created the category of cream liqueur. Dozens of cream liqueurs have debuted since, from the familiar (chocolate, coffee, maple) to the exotic (amarula, the fruit of the African marula tree). A…
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PRODUCT: Annie B’s Caramels

Buy them in a bag or a gift box. Photo courtesy Annie B’s.   Annie B’s caramels aren’t the usual square or rectangular affairs. They’re shaped like the salt water taffy we enjoyed as a kid. The all natural caramels come in more flavors than most: Amaretto Caramels Black Licorice Caramels Black Raspberry Caramels Blueberry…
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