FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEA: Blended Scotch Whisky

Last night we learned how to blend Scotch, courtesy of America’s best-selling Scotch brand, Dewar’s. A few decades ago, when single malt Scotch became all the rage, we became a snooty single malt drinker and hadn’t drunk a blended Scotch until now. We were missing out! Single malt versus blended Scotch is purely a matter…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Host A Pie Baking Contest

It’s [pie] party time! Photo by JaclynNussbaum | THE NIBBLE.   Looking for a summer entertaining idea? How about a pie baking contest? Guests who can bake can show off their chops; non-baking guests will be thrilled to taste a pie buffet. You can go freestyle, or take advantage of this new boxed kit: Pie…
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FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEA: Premium Gin

We are big fans of Cold River Vodka and Cold River Blueberry Vodka, made by Maine Distilleries of Freeport, Maine. They’re artisan-made from Maine potatoes and are gluten-free, as well as very flavorful (we drink them straight up*). *The difference between straight up and neat: “Neat” means an undiluted shot served at room temperature; straight…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Frozen Kefir

Dig in: It’s yummy, probiotic, very healthfuland 99% lactose free. Photo by River Soma | THE NIBBLE.   It isn’t frozen yogurt: It’s frozen kefir. What’s the difference? While many people think of kefir as “drinkable yogurt”—it looks and tastes like yogurt—it has a different complement of microorganisms. The result: A food even more healthful…
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COOKING VIDEO: Jasmine Tea Shaved Ice

  Who doesn’t want to cool off in the hot weather—with a refreshing cup or bowl of shaved ice? It couldn’t be easier to make this recipe for Jasmine Tea Shaved Ice. For us, the toughest part was moving things around in the freezer to make space for the bowl. Make some tonight with the…
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