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You haven’t gotten your Valentine anything yet? Avoid the mobs at the chocolate stores and head for the nearest bakery. If you’d planned ahead, places like Magnolia Bakery in New York City would have already delivered cupcakes to your loved one(s), but it’s too late for that now. See if you can call ahead and…
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According to the U.K.’s Carbon Trust consultancy, Tropicana has revealed that the carbon footprint of a liter of its Pure Premium orange juice—including packaging, distribution and orange growing and squeezing—emits 0.9kg of carbon dioxide. Thirty five percent of the emissions come from the fertilizer used to grow the oranges; the fertilizer alone is responsible for…
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Couldn’t find a heart-shaped cheese? Then run to the nearest specialty housewares store (including Crate & Barrel, Sur La Table or Williams Sonoma) for a heart-shaped mold with drainage holes, and make your Valentine the classic French cheese dessert, coeur a la crème. It’s made with only the most delicious ingredients: mascarpone, heavy cream and…
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Need some special recipes to make your Oscars party more memorable? 10 Cane Rum has come to the rescue, with these contenders for your vote. 10 Cane is a light rum with enough complexity to be sipped straight, like a fine spirit. So those at your party who don’t like mixed drinks can enjoy it…
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Ash-covered goat cheese from Coeur Du Berry. Give cheese lovers a gift of heart-shaped cheese. They’re not just charming—they taste great! Or make the classic French cheese dessert, coeur a la crème. It’s made in a heart-shaped mold from mascarpone, heavy cream and a touch of Chambord (or other raspberry liqueur). It inspires feelings of…
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