Walker’s Cranberry Shortbread For Enjoying Or Gifting

With all the racing around during holiday season, Walker’s Cranberry & Clementine Shortbread is a welcome treat. We sit down with a cup of tea, a couple of cookies, and some calming music. It’s not a staycation, but it is a nice rest. (Perhaps it’s a couch-cation?) Deliciously buttery with cranberry chunks and zesty clementine,…
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Have Some Cabernet Franc On International Cabernet Franc Day

[1] Pouring a glass of Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley (photo © Ashes & Diamonds Winery). [2] Clusters of Cabernet Franc grapes (photo © Mauro Lima | Unsplash). [3] A charcuterie board with Cabernet Franc (photo © Gamble Family Vineyards). [4] Ashes & Diamonds Winery is known for producing wines that are influenced by ‘60s…
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Beyond The Holidays: Uses For Nutmeg & Nutmeg History

Nutmeg is one of the so-called warm or sweet spices, delivering a subtle blend of sweet and spicy notes. Nutmeg grows on trees but it’s not a tree nut. Rather, it’s the seed of a fruit of an evergreen tree. If you have a nut allergy, fear not. While it’s a year-round asset in your…
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Mezcal-Flavored Chocolates From MarieBelle & Del Maguey

[1] A special holiday treat: Sip artisan mezcal with bites of artisan chocolate (photos © Pernod Ricard). [2] If you live in a warm climate, enjoy your mezcal and chocolate pairings outdoors. [3] Mix your favorite mezcal cocktails with the rest of the bottle. Check out the recipes on the Del Maguey website. [4] Here…
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FUN GIFT: Entry Level Cake & Cupcake Kits From Damask Cakes

If you know someone who has professed an interest in learning how to bake, or how to cook in general—but hasn’t gotten around to it yet—this yummy and handsomely-packaged cake kit from Damask Cakes should be a welcome gift. Just pick a cake mix and a frosting mix, and you’ll provide a delicious adventure for…
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