GIFT OF THE DAY: Kanon Organic Vodka

In 1580, King Karl IV of Sweden built the Åkers Styckebruk foundry to produce cannons for the Swedish army. Along with the foundry, he built a distillery to make vodka for the workers (nice benefit!). Over time, the distillery became privately owned and the largest distillery in Sweden. Nearly 300 workers produced more than a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Send A Digital Food Gift Certificate

The digital gift certificate is followed by a snail mail version, with olive oil! Photo courtesy Nudo.   It’s the 11th hour and you still need a special gift? We’ve got the solution: an email gift certificate that will arrive the same day. There’s no need to scramble—or even leave your house. Most online merchants…
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RECIPE: Make “Christmas Quesadillas”

With the kids home through the New Year, here’s a way to keep the holiday spirit going for lunch or dinner: Christmas quesadillas! The idea comes from Red’s All Natural, makers of burritos and quesadillas. Keep a box of the quesadillas in the freezer. Then, heat them (the microwave works fine) and top with green…
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VIDEO: How To Open A Bottle Of Champagne

  If you don’t know how to open a bottle of Champagne, it can seem daunting. But it’s really quite simple: Remove the foil and the metal cage that cover the cork. Hold the cork with one hand. With your other hand, gently turn the bottle. You’ll hear a gentle pop. And that’s it!  …
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TIP OF THE DAY & GIFT OF THE DAY: Fill Up A Gift Tin

Find a handsome tin and fill it with something delicious! Photo courtesy Teavana.com.   Still scrambling for holiday gifts? An easy way to treat people of all ages is with a gift tin filled with something delicious. We like Lindt’s Lindor Truffles or miniature cookies, but anything the recipient might like will be appreciated. You…
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