COCKTAIL RECIPE: Milk Punch For Thanksgiving Or Christmas

[1] What to serve before holiday dinners: Bourbon Milk Punch (photos #1 and #2 © Woodford Reserve. [2] Woodford Reserve makes several expressions of Kentucky Bourbon, including a double-oaked version that’s a real find for oak lovers. They also distill malt, rye and wheat whiskeys. [3] You can serve milk punch in whatever glasses you…
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HOLIDAY GIFT: Festivus Maple Syrup & More Maple Syrup Gifts

[1] Festivus Maple Syrup, infused with holiday spices (all photo © Runamok Maple). [2] Twin recipes, different names. Festivus is the tongue-in-cheek version of Runamok’s Holiday Spiced Maple Syrup. [3] Maple syrup is a great gift. You know the recipient will be able to use it.   Fine maple syrup is a great holiday gift…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Frozen Persimmons – Like Persimmon Sorbet!

Fall is persimmon season. They’re nutritious and delicious, with almost 72% of the DV of vitamin A (from all that beta carotene that makes it so orange). There’s also: 25% DV of fiber. More than 21% DV of vitamin C and 9% of copper. And there are lots of ways to enjoy them. But here’s…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Janie’s Pie Crust Cookies

[1] Apple Pie cookies: crust on the bottom, streusel on the top. There are also Chocolate, Pecan and Triple Berry flavors (all photos © Janie’s Life-Changing Baked Goods). [2] There are also traditional favorites, like Chocolate Chip… [3] …and Chewy Triple Ginger. [4] The gift box we want—anytime! [5] Triple Berry Pie Crust Cookies.  …
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HOLIDAY GIFT: Truffled Croissants

A gift for your favorite lover of luxe black truffles: truffle croissants! Baked exclusively for Williams Sonoma by San Francisco’s Le Marais Bakery, these handmade, small-batch croissants are indeed a treat. They arrive frozen, to be baked fresh at home for an experience that instantly transports you to Paris. Light and flaky, these savory croissants…
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