Every year for Thanksgiving, I’m in charge of bringing the wine. For the last few years, I brought both orange wines and rosé to the table. Orange wines just hit the high notes sipped alongside the main attraction (the Thanksgiving bird!). Plus, I like to flex a little and bringing […]
We know — Thanksgiving isn’t complete without the stuffing and mashed potatoes. But there are a lot of other great sides out there that can enhance the overall experience of the day. We asked several top chefs what their go-to sides are for Thanksgiving. Some had traditional recipes passed down […]
We love great cutlery, but there is something even better about great cutlery that is also a conversation piece in the kitchen. Cue the new Chop & Grill collection of cutlery from GreenPan, manufacturers of ceramic-coated non-stick cookware. Crafted from stainless steel with a ceramic coating, the cutlery is full-tang. […]
Just in time for comfort food season, Smithey Ironware is bringing this stunner to the table. This 3.5-quart Dutch oven is smaller than its older sister (which is a whopping 5.5-quart!), but doesn’t sacrifice on form and function. The company’s newest addition to its line of highly-polished cast iron combines […]
The Thanksgiving Turkey is a labor of love. The roasting and basting and seasoning — all of which is imparted on the turkey day bird so that it looks and tastes terrific. However, achieving that crispy skin is a critical part of the Thanksgiving experience. Juicy, flavorful and with a […]
While travel and dining experiences have been hard to come by this year, Maker’s Mark and Le Creuset aren’t letting a pandemic stop them from putting together a totally unique (and socially-distant!) dining event. The duo is teaming up for a food and beverage pairing inside a Hobbit House in […]
There is just something about a cocktail that’s made for you. The flavors, the texture and, of course, the presentation. But now that everyone is staying home more, in-house bartender takes on a completely different meaning. Cocktailing has become a domestic skill acquired during the COVID-19 pandemic and it is […]
This cocktail was created by Natalie Migliarini, owner of Beautiful Booze. Follow her on Instagram or order her book on Amazon. One thing you can do to switch up classic cocktails is to change out the syrups you use. This can allow for a lot of creativity and can also help turn one […]
Ah, doughnuts. Homer Simpson was definitely on to something with his choice of food obsession because, truly, how could someone not love a hot, flaky, frosted doughnut? Or a thick, cakey, doughnut? Or a doughnut filled with chocolate, cream or delicious jam? It’s virtually impossible. While many doughnuts are made […]
Let’s face it — all of our holiday plans will look different this year. And as we sink into the holiday season, kicking it off with Halloween, big bashes and monster mashes will be giving way to small gatherings or even a solo evening at home. But Apothic Wines has […]