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Today is National Champagne Day. Most people bring a bottle of Champagne as a gift to New Year’s Eve parties. Add a book about Champagne, and your gift will be remembered long after the bubbles are gone. This is one of our favorites. (Find more of our favorite books in the Books Section of THE…
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You can spend more time with friends and family in the New Year by entertaining more often and more easily. Don’t focus on a formal event that takes time to plan and costs a lot of money. Think casual, and simply set aside 2 hours a month to catch up with people you don’t see…
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Whole nutmeg: Once you try it freshly-grated, you’ll never go back to pre-grated. Just as freshly-ground pepper bears no resemblance to the bland, pre-ground powder, freshly-ground nutmeg is a vibrant spice that perks up sweet and savory dishes alike. We use it to flavor apples and other seasonal fruits (pies, compotes, sautéed sliced fruit),…
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If you’re making deviled eggs for New Year’s Eve, serve them in flavors. Fresh dill, curry, infused tobiko roes and wasabi are popular choices. Just divide the mashed yolks mixture after you’ve added the binder (mayo, dijon, sour cream) and salt. But filling the eggs—even just one flavor—can be a devilish chore. Instead of struggling…
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We ring in the New Year with Champagne. But before the clock strikes midnight, we dazzle guests with flaming egg nog. The key to flaming is 150-proof rum—different from the 80-proof rum most people have in the house for cocktails. MAKE or buy the nog (if you purchase it, spice it up with 1-1/2 ounces…
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