TIP OF THE DAY: Holiday Marys

Serve a variety of Marys at your holiday party with a different garnish for each: scallions, celery, fennel or carrots. Photo by S. Mario | Fotolia. When planning a holiday cocktail party, consider a Bloody Mary bar with everything from Virgin Marys to variations like: The Bloody Bull, with beef bouillon The Blood Mariner, with…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Cocoa Cup Rimmers

Celebrate today with a hot cup of cocoa. Photo by Patterson Minx | IST. December 12th is National Cocoa Day. Take your presentation to the next level with cocoa rimmers, which add an extra touch of flavor and a festive look to the cup. You can buy rimmers just for cocoa, but cocktail rimmers for…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

For a seasonal change of pace, add dried cranberries to your chocolate chip or oatmeal cookie recipe. You can find loose dried cranberries in many specialty food stores, and Ocean Spray Craisins in most supermarkets. Split the amount of chocolate chips in your recipe by half, making up the remainder with the cranberries. Do the…
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ENTERTAINING: Tea & A Constant Comment Spice Cake Recipe

[1] A cup of spiced Constant Comment tea with a matching cake (photo © Bigelow Tea). [2] Add some cookies: butter, oatmeal, shortbread, spice (photo © Aimees Seavey | New England Magazine). [3] Constant Comment is also made in decaf and green tea versions (photo © Bigelow Tea). [4] Relax with a cup, anytime. No cake…
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RECIPE: Easy Holiday Hors D’Oeuvre

We love this easy recipe from our friends at Rick’s Picks, makers of some of the best pickled vegetables you can buy. Add Rick’s quality pickled vegetables to a sandwich or salad, as a garnish or the main part of an hors d’oeuvre. With their layers and layers of flavor (from the best spices—no added…
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