Andia’s Ice Cream “Strawberries” For Your Favorite People

  At first glance, they look like gorgeous chocolate-covered strawberries—the kind you’d see at a high-end chocolatier, complete with hand-piped white chocolate drizzle and green frosting stems. But bite in, and you discover the culinary trompe l’oeil: These aren’t chocolate-dipped strawberries at all. They’re strawberry ice cream, sculpted into perfect strawberry shapes and enrobed in…
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Like Tea? Like Gin? How About A Gin Tea Party For Ginuary?

[1] A gin toddy made with Empress 1908 Indigo Gin. The color comes from butterfly pea flowers infused into the gin. We further infused the gin with Earl Grey tea (photos #1, #2, and #9 © Empress 1908 Gin). [2] You can make the toddy—or any gin cocktail—with any type of gin. An infused gin,…
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Be My Caviar Valentine: An Idea From Petrossian Caviar

  Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Our first fun recommendation is the priciest: Caviar Cake! It’s not cake, but a luxurious first course that’s perfection with a glass of Champagne. Consider the heart-shape for anniversaries and engagements as well as Valentine’s Day. You don’t have to make it heart-shaped; round, square, or any…
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