If you enjoy the bitter, herbal play of Campari, I think you’ll adore the new California-made bitter liqueur, Bruto Americano. It’s killer in cocktails, even with a simple spritz-style splash of Prosecco or club soda. Its vibrant and secret list of ingredients, we discovered, contains Seville oranges, gentian root, California buckthorn root and a basket […]
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Kate McDermott’s Art of the Pie Will Make You Want to Go to Pie Camp
If you bake pie, you’re in luck. If you don’t bake pie, you’re in luck. Kate McDermott’s new book, Art of the Pie is indeed, EXACTLY what her subtitle says, A Practical Guide to Homemade Crusts, Fillings, and Life. And life. Can you imagine? Kate’s got three rules of pie making, Rule #1: Keep Everything […]
Novelist Jane Green’s Cookbook, Good Taste, is in VERY Good Taste
You probably know Jane Green from her bestselling novels, but it’s her new cookbook you won’t be able to put down. Good Taste started off as a Kickstarter self-published, limited-edition cookbook. It’s well beyond Kickstarter now, and you’ll want to cook from it this Thanksgiving, Christmas—and long after. You’ll want to cook from it any time you invite friends over.
One of Faith’s Favorite Things: The Wine Glass Phone Case
If you’re on Faith’s gift list this year, you’re getting this fun phone case for wine lovers. Surprise!
A Wine to Give If You Want to Be Invited Back: Cru Beaujolais
While many know young, simple Beaujolais Nouveau at the holidays, this isn’t that; the producer is among a handful of renowned vineyards that make France’s best, most sought-after Beaujolais. This lovely elegant wine, discovered by wine broker and Senior Contributor Alex Province, is ruby red, gleaming in the glass like polished gemstone. A real beauty.
Another Tasty Red at a Great Price: Finca el Origen Cabernet Sauvignon
The Finca el Origen 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon from Argentina is a sassy charmer…blackberry and other dark fruits tango with a bit of spice.
