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Valentine’s Day Cocktail: Cherry Old Fashioned

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Make this for the sophisticated Valentine in your life. Please note this post does contain affiliate links. For Valentine’s Day this year, I wanted to create an easy cocktail that appeals to both the guys and the girls. No shade at all the pink drinks this time of year, but I wanted to go with something more understated and riff… View Post

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A (Mostly) Non-Cheesy Valentine’s Playlist

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Whether you’re celebrating or cursing love, I have a song for everyone on this playlist. As many of you know, I love music and nothing makes me happier than when someone compliments one of my playlists at a party. I want to share the wealth beyond my own group of friends and start posting a playlist on a monthly basis… View Post

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Black Heart Linzer Tarts

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A cheeky twist on the classic Linzer tart cookie. Some people call them Linzer cookies and they are indeed a cookie; however, I grew up calling these treats a Linzer tart. They were usually made by my mother around Christmas time. Typically, you find them filled with raspberry or strawberry jam; however, I’m putting a bit of a twist on… View Post

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Easy Entertaining: The French 75

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Serve this classic cocktail to kick off your next dinner party. The French 75 is easy to make and a perfect pre-dinner drink. Please note that this post contains affiliate links. ORIGINS OF THIS CLASSIC COCKTAIL Have you ever had a French 75? It’s said to date all the way back to World War I and was served at Harry’s… View Post

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Baked Earl Grey Doughnuts

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These doughnuts are perfect to serve at your next brunch gathering or as a sophisticated dessert. Please note that this post contains affiliate links. Earl Grey, You Say… Earl Grey tea seems to be everywhere lately – from cakes to cocktails (if you’ve ever been to Angel’s Share, the cocktail bar in lower Manhattan, perhaps you’ve had their cocktail with… View Post