Chambord Cocktail Recipes & The History Of Chambord

Chambord, a black raspberry liqueur from the Loire Valley of France, is a super-premium black raspberry liqueur known for its unique flavor and versatility in cocktails. Make one or more of them to celebrate Bastille Day. > The recipes are below. > The history of raspberries. > Also below, the history of Chambord liqueur.  …
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Stuffed Puffs Chocolate-Filled Marshmallows

[1] A bag of Stuffed Puffs, marshmallows with real chocolate centers, is tons of fun (all photos © Stuffed Puffs). [2] Melt a graham cracker sandwich—s’mores—or enjoy Stuffed Puffs “open face.” [3] Top a slice of pound cake with toasted Stuffed Puffs and berries. [4] Here’s what a toasted Stuffed Puffs marshmallow looks like up…
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COCKTAIL RECIPE: Blueberry Frosé For National Blueberry Month

For the past several summers, the frosé—a frozen rosé cocktail (or wine slush, if you prefer) has been served as a winetail (wine cocktail) or an after-dinner drink (liquid dessert). Here’s our first set of frosé recipes, from two summers ago. This recipe (photo #1), from the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, adds blueberries that turn…
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FOOD FUN: Let Me Out! Says The Crayfish

[1] Ready for his close-up: Our crustacean friend is holding a piece of lime, to be squeezed into the soup at the HM Grand Central Hotel in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (photo courtesy Pexels). [2] You can serve a larger bowl or a smaller bowl. We recommend a larger service plate under the bowlm so the…
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Anisette Vs. Sambuca Difference (Plus Pastis & More)

July 2nd is National Anisette Day, celebrating a clear, anise-flavored liqueur that became popular in Italy in the 1800s. It is usually made from aniseed, although it can also be made from fennel, licorice, star anise, or a blend. Before commercial production, people made their own liqueurs (and made their own wine, brewed their own…
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