New & Approved
Handcrafted: Deanston Distillery
Pagoda roofs have become a trademark symbol of distilleries, even though most distilleries don’t utilize them. They were designed to improve the flow of smoke out of buildings in which peat fires…
Monthly Archives: October 2013
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Sweet Potato, Apple, and Toasted Pecan Soup
As if the brisk fall breeze wasn’t enough, all the tempting recipes I’m seeing on Pinterest and in my RSS feed have me seriously craving hot soup. We kicked off soup season…
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Day of the Dead Libations: La Calavera Catrina
During the Día de Muertos, jauntily dressed skeletons or “calaveras” are hung in homes and public spaces, and made into decorated sugar candies to decorate the altars for the dead. La Calavera…
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Wines We Love
A History of Cider & The Ones You Should Be Drinking This Season
So it’s Autumn; cooler temperatures, colorful leaves and shorter days augur fall feasting, the last of summer’s bounty, squashes, pumpkins and of course apples. No other fruit can claim to be as…
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Cocktails With An Autumn Twist
Black & Red Some time ago my fellow sales staff and I were treated to a wonderful evening of food, drinks and merriment! Part of that night featured the entire lineup of…
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Meet The Maker
Meet The Maker: Todd Hardie of Barr Hill
Recently, the lovely folks behind Caledonia Spirits joined us at Astor Center for a tasting of their full line of incredible Barr Hill spirits. We sat down with founder and beekeeper, Todd…
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Egg Yolk Ravioli
In some pasta dishes, the pasta is simply a vessel for whatever meat, vegetables, and sauce it carries. What the Italians do really well, though, is let the silky texture and wholesome…