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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Lebkuchen Christmas Spice Cookies & The History Of Lebkuchen

[1] Nuremberg-style lebkuchen, baked fresh in Colorado (all photos © Leckerlee). [2] Serve them on a beautiful tray…. [3] …or with coffee… [4] One of the collectible tins (several lovely designs are available). [5] Snack time. [6] Chocolate-covered lebkuchen with a cup of coffee. [7] Regular size and minis. [8] Regular lebkuchen with a cup…
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Tipsy Scoop, A Boozy Ice Cream Treat For The Holidays

From the first spoonful, we’ve been huge fans of Tipsy Scoop, super-premium artisan ice cream imbued with alcohol. It’s an easy way to get into the holiday spirit in your own home, and it’s a wonderful gift for any lover of ice cream and spirits. This holiday season, Tipsy Scoop has a four-pack of limited-edition…
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Chocolate Goat Cheese Log: Like A Tangy Chocolate Cheesecake

Why don’t more cheese makers make chocolate goat cheese? It is a splendid indulgence, a more dense version of chocolate cheesecake. Since we had our first bite of Capri Chocolate Goat Cheese Log, we were hooked. (You can buy it from the producer, Westfield Farms, or from iGourmet or An entry from France, La Bonne…
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Naturally Pink Gin: Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin

[1] Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin (all photos © Empress Gin). [2] The gin turns any gin cocktail into a prettier one. Here, a Gin & Tonic.   Almost a year ago we wrote about Empress 1908 Indigo Gin, a bright blue-purple color achieved with the flavorless extract of the butterfly pea flower. We recommended…
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