A cheese board can be a easy — and impressive — entertaining option for parties, but there are a few pitfalls on the path to glory. To smooth the path to success, we got the lowdown on party dos (and don’ts!) from our super-savvy in-house specialty foods expert, Ken Blanchette…
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Three Easy and Cheesy Bites
With holidays coming up, I decided to put together three easy and cheesy bites, including this goat cheese and apple tartlet, to help alleviate the stress and prep of holiday entertaining. Click the pic to check ’em out.
DIY Specialty Food Gifts for the Holidays
Looking for the perfect gift for the foodies in your life? From local baked goods and flowers to gift basket ideas, we have specialty items to please anyone’s taste buds. Wines and spirits are sold by FreshDirect Wines & Spirits, License # 1277181620 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Tel: (718) 768-1521, M-W 1pm-10pm, Th-Sa 11am-10pm, […]
New Cocktails for a New Year
To help ring in 2013 with a splash, I decided to try some new bubbly cocktails that were low on prep time but big on flavor. These three sparklers are delicious, exciting, and a unique way to countdown to the New Year.
Mixin’ It Up for the Holidays
‘Tis the season for throwing holiday parties, and excellent cocktails add a level of sophistication to any festive gathering. Creating your own cocktails, as opposed to using pre-made concoctions, will maximize both the hospitality offered to guests and the quality of the cocktail in hand. This doesn’t mean you have to spend all night as […]