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cheese on parade
We know we’re not alone when we say that cheese is one of the few foods that we simply cannot live without. Cheese and their loyal comrades, the crackers, are understandably the go-to party starter...
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boozin’ it up with La Newyorkina
La Newyorkina came to our rescue on The High Line with a chunky guava paleta on a particularly hot summer’s day a few years back. Hit. the. spot. Now that the mercury is on the rise and we’re in the...
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audacious & herbaceous
Slowly but surely things are popping up in our East Coast gardens, but anxious to speed things up a bit, i.e. we’re ready to get our icy drinks on, we reached out to Talmadge Lowe of Pharmacie in city...
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setting a festive table
1. navy blue hand-embroidered otami table runner known as tenango 2. mayan design brocaded napkin, hand woven on a backstrap loom by a weaver from the Chiapas Highlands 3. traditional (and lead free)...
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all things avocado (with a shot of tequila)
By now, it should come as no surprise that we really, really like to throw parties. So when an invite for a blogger Dip & Sip challenge and scan of the calendar announced the impending approach...
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mango, meet azul
One of the treats of our #allthingsavocado party, beside the fine food and company, was learning more about the craft of making Piedra Azul Tequila. There are time honored traditions involved, such as...
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all hallow’s eve woodland gathering
Into the woods on a crisp autumn night, cocktail in hand to temper our fright. Oh, enough of that! But we did throw a small pre-Halloween bash and raised a toast to the departed in a nearby cemetery....
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tuesday tip – a lucky libation
If you’re looking to increase your odds in the new year, you can’t go wrong enjoying some not so humble pomegranate, as it covers most of the beneficial bases: health (heart + fertility), prosperity...
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sweet and noble margarita
What a week! We hailed chiefs, celebrated friends, extended birthday wishes (ahoy, Morgen!) and now drink to a zestful anniversary. February 22 is National Margarita Day and considering the sun is out,...
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transportive sandeman transatlantic fizz
Over there it is warm. Just yonder flowers bloom. Sigh. We’re not quite walking in sunshine yet. But in anticipation of what promises to be a spectacular season, the Transatlantic Fizz, created by...
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spiked desserts – punch drunk cakes
yellow cake with white wine and bittersweet chocolate buttercream icing by Midge photo Sarah Shatz | food 52 ginger pear cake with whiskey caramel glaze | graceful cuisine gin & tonic cake |...
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