Labor Day may mark the official end of BBQ season, but don’t let it deter you from keeping the party going outside! Fall is arguably the best time to host an al fresco fête.…
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I hosted an al fresco outdoor fall party with some of my closest friends and wanted a special meal that wowed, but wasn’t too complicated. I am known to serve up a fancy cheese…
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Clarifying cocktails is not new around here. Well, on Craft & Cocktails anyway. If you are new here you may not quite know what clarified cocktails are, no worries here is a break down…
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Setting the perfect table to highlight the Thanksgiving feast can be a tad stressful. Do you go formal or casual? Linens, no linens? Place cards or no? One year I hosted 16 people and…
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These Smoked Cinnamon Apple Sparkling Sangrias are a crowd pleaser! Smoked Cinnamon adds a much richer baking spice note to this sangria as well as making a great presentation for your guests served to…
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I think I may have been the only one in my family that looked forward to the cranberry sauce! Anyone else? I am not a huge fan of the jelly, but the whole berry…
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A delicious, spiced rum glaze turns a humble turkey into a show stopper. Chinese Five Spice is a common ingredient in Asian cooking that I wish was embraced more. I love it! The spice…
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Thanksgiving is around the corner and I have yet to put up a fall cocktail for one of my favorite holidays, I know, shame! I have been entirely too busy working on client projects,…
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Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, breath everyone! It’s one of those holidays that is seemingly laid back (and maybe it is if you are Uncle Billy sitting on the couch watching TV), but ends up super…
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I am no stranger to a cheese plate (see here and here), in fact, you could say it’s my favorite meal. No shame! But when it comes to Thanksgiving and hearty fall meals, you…