Mezcal Hot Toddy Recipe For National Hot Toddy Day

Hot toddies are warm alcoholic drinks, meant to take the chill off (especially welcome since when they were invented, there was only a fireplace to heat the room). National Hot Toddy Day is January 11th. National Hot Buttered Rum Day is January 17th. National Mulled Wine Day is March 3rd. That’s a trio of hot…
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Elvis Whiskey & Ice Cream For Elvis Presley’s 90th Birthday

[1] The three expressions of Elvis Presley spirits (all photos © Grain & Barrel). [2] Midnight Snack whiskey with a pint of Tipsy Scoop ice cream. Both have Elvis’ favorite flavor combo: peanut butter, banana, and bacon. [3] All shook up: Turn the boozy ice cream into boozy shake (see the recipe below. [4] A…
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Cherry-Lime Shortbread Recipe, National Shortbread Day & All Cookie Holidays

January 6th is National Shortbread Day, celebrating Scotland’s great contribution to cookiedom*. The classic Scottish cookie (or biscuit, the term used for cookies in the U.K.) recipe is traditionally one part white sugar, two parts butter, three to four parts plain wheat flour, and a bit of salt—but no leavening†. Over the centuries, the buttery…
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Spaghetti With Pistachio Pesto Recipe & Tomato Confit Recipe

[1] Our dinner for National Spaghetti Day was a big hit (photos #1 through #4 © Oleificio Zucchi). [2] The ingredients. [3] Making the tomato confit. [4] Zucchi Sicilian IGP EVOO. [5] Shelled pistachio nuts (photo Columbus Craft Meats | Facebook). [6] Parmigiano reggiano cheese (photo © London Deposit | Panther Media). [7] Fresh basil…
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Bourbon Pear Bread Pudding Recipe For National Pear Month

December is National Pear Month. World Pear Day is December 2nd. So celebrate with this delicious recipe for Bourbon Poached Pear Bread Pudding. Pears poached in Bourbon…cubes of sweet brioche bread…a custard of eggs, milk..and the warm spices of the season: Who can resist? Plus, it’s perfectly seasonal, from the beginning of fall through the…
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