It’s another New Year’s Eve, another Auld Lang Syne. It’s been a heck of an ’09 so, to celebrate getting on with 2010, treat yourself to a double dose of champagne. Drink a bottle of bubbly and pair it with one or more of these champagne-filled foods. And remember: Friends don’t let friends drink (or eat) cheap champagne.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
On the sixth day before Christmas, Miscelaney sent to me 6 Tasty Cheeses
Friday, December 4, 2009
If you are a champagne whore like me (and you know you are), you are always on the lookout for a superb sparkling wine (French, if possible) which doesn't totally break the bank, tastes exceptionally yum, and makes you feel like you, too, could have tipped a glass with the best of them at one of Jay Gatsby's lavish parties or in the parlor room of the Buchanans. Heidsieck
Monday, November 23, 2009
...but I must caution you, if you are intersted in making/serving an everyday "crescent roll" for Thanksgiving which is predictably good, quick, and expected, I suggest that you stop reading this post, find the dough boy in the refrigerated section, and carry on about your day.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Here's the final installment from the Daily Candy and the Patrón Social Club Perfect Pairings event. After my tequila tasting course I'm ready to unabashadley bring on these tequila-inspired, liquid divinities (someone else is going to have to do the cooking part). Enjoy!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Last night, 29 social media-istas plus myself had the very good fortune of participating in a Tequila Tasting Class & Party hosted by Del Rey & The Patron Spirits Company. The event was a thank you to Del Rey's Twitter followers.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Following is the second installment of the Daily Candy and the Patrón Social Club Perfect Pairings event held recently in New York. Perfect Pairing #2: MICHELADA REPOSADA paired with CARAMELIZED RADICCHIO & BEEF ROULADE
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Daily Candy and the Patrón Social Club teamed up and recently held a Perfect Pairings event in New York. Three perfect pairings in all. I decided to run a three part series, sharing each perfect pairing recipe with YOU. Perfect Pairing #1: ENELDO Y PEPINO paired with GRILLED SHRIMP WITH SMOKED CORN PUREE
Monday, October 5, 2009
Hard to believe Halloween is in just a few short weeks. Time to start thinking about what to offer the Trick or Treaters, when to carve the pumpkins, and what on earth to dress up as. Granted, whatever you come up with will more than likely already have been done and/or is currently in the works, so knowing the following ideas are only "kinda" fresh, let's put on our thinking caps and see if we can come up with some more...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Remember growing up when Mom or Dad would serve pancakes in the form of hearts for Valentine's Day? Or make waffles in the shape of Mickey Mouse ears? 'Member that? It was those little things that meant so much. Check out Coffeestencil.com. An imaginative company that recognizes indeed it is the little things. Whether you purchase a pre-made coffee stencil or create your own personalized message, you can make any given (latte) moment a little less ordinary.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
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