Melon Cocktails With Grey Goose Le Melon Vodka

[1] The new infused vodka from Grey Goose: Le Melon (photo © Grey Goose). [2] Use cantaloupe or one of its relatives (e.g. Persian), or substitute honeydew (photo © Good Eggs).   News for melon lovers or the many fans of Grey Goose Le Poire vodka: It now has a fruity little sister, Le Melon.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Halloween Beer

How about a bottle of Dark Lord? Photo courtesy Singlehop.com.   Yesterday we presented a table’s worth of wines that are perfect for Halloween. With names like Phantom, Sinister Hand and Velvet Devil, they add fun to the occasion. Check ‘em out. Today, it’s beer. Our source is the new book, “The Brewtal Truth Guide…
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Nitrite-Free Fearless Franks From Niman Ranch

Trade up to better franks. Photo courtesy Niman Ranch.   Yesterday when we put the dogs on the barbie, they were uncured Fearless Franks from Niman Ranch. Not all hot dogs are created equal. Many supermarket brands are full of fat instead of meat and make up for the lower-quality meat by over-spicing. Bite into…
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GIFT OF THE DAY: Original Moonshine, Delicious & Fun

This glass jug holds some mighty tasty moonshine. Photo courtesy Stillhouse Distillery.   Moonshine, a clear, unaged corn whiskey, has been produced in still houses in the hills of the southern U.S. since the country was settled. Moonshine was an illegal product: The “moonshiners” who made it not only avoided paying state and federal taxes…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Use Oil & Vinegar Flavor Boosters

Don’t save your infused oils only for salads. Use them in marinades, as basting oils, and as anointing oils. Drizzle them on cooked fish, poultry, meats, and vegetables, including potatoes. It’s fun to have a variety of flavored oils to work with—garlic, basil, rosemary, wasabi, lemon, and jalapeño oils, for example. Since oils begin to…
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