Remy Martin X.O. Cognac For Father’s Day

Rémy Martin XO Cognac with a gold plaque that says Happy Father’s Day 2022 (photo © Rémy Martin).   If you’re looking for something luxurious for Father’s Day, and the dad in question is a lover of fine Cognac, here’s an option: The Father’s Day Limited Edition engraved bottle from Rémy Martin. It’s Rémy Martin’s…
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Types Of Cognac & Cognac History For National Cognac Day

Today’s the day to get out the snifters and the Cognac, and relax at sunset as you relish both (the Cognac and the snifters, that is). If you’ve never enjoyed a snifter of Cognac, you’re in for a treat. Two of our favorite recipes with Cognac: Brandied Fruit Lobster Newburg     WHAT IS COGNAC?…
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El Luchador Tequila For A Father’s Day Gift

[1] El Luchador tequila, featuring a graphic of the famed Mexican Lucha Libre wrestlers (all photos © El Luchador Tequila). [2] El Luchador Blanco, shown with a Lucha Libre wrestler mask. [3] A Lucha Libre wrestler. They keep their identities a secret.   When we first saw El Luchador tequila, we thought: Great gift! We…
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Savory Olive Oil Loaf Cake Recipe For National Olive Day

June 1st is National Olive Day, celebrating what is likely the second-earliest-cultivated fruit (figs were first). The history of olives is below. Our featured recipe, created by Colavita Olive Oil, is called a “savory loaf cake.” It’s made with a combination of AP flour and cornmeal, plus olives and olive oil. As a bonus: cheese!…
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Raised Gluten Free Pies & Quiche: Vegan & Nut-Free

[1] Dutch Apple Pie, a year-round favorite. The pies are sold frozen (all photos © Raised Gluten Free). [2] Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is a popular spring and summer choice. [3] Who doesn’t love Blueberry Bliss pie? [4] Lemon Tart. [5] Berry Peach Pie, along with Apple Pie, is sold at nearly all Whole Foods locations.…
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