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4 Ways to Gift Wrap Liquor
4 Ways to Gift Wrap LiquorWho doesn’t love to receive a nice bottle of their favorite liquor as a gift? While it’s fun to gift liquor, the bottles can be difficult to wrap. Below are a few fun ways to wrap your next bottle gift. Bottle Gift Wrap This is similar to the...
Spiked Cappuccino Recipe
Spiked Cappuccino RecipeThe Name 'Cappuccino' Viennese coffee houses in the 1700s were the birthplace of ‘Kapuziner’ or cappuccino. The early cappuccino was a coffee with cream, sugar and added spices. The brown color of the ‘Kapuziner’ was similar to the Capuchin...
How To Throw An Easy Cocktail Party
How To Throw An Easy Cocktail PartyCocktail parties were a popular social gathering fueled by Prohibition in the first few decades of the 1900s and all but ended during the last part of the century. However, they are back and better than ever! So, how do you throw a...
10 Unique Hostess Gift Ideas for Under $50
10 Unique Hostess Gift Ideas for Under $50 A gift for the host or hostess is a great way to show gratitude for their hospitality and is always appreciated. It doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive; simply something that shows appreciation. Here are a few...
How to Pair Mixers and other Flavors with Bogue Sound Distillery Spirits
How to Pair Mixers and other Flavors with Bogue Sound Distillery SpiritsBogue Sound Distillery spirits each have their own distinct flavors. Here are some of the best mixers to pair with our spirits, so you can create delicious cocktails at home. If you’re looking for...
National Lemonade Day
National Lemonade Day Simple Sweet Lemonade While the earliest evidence of lemonade, called qatarmizat, date back to early 11th-century Egypt, the closest version of today’s lemonade made its debut in Paris on August 20th, 1630. It was made with lemon juice,...
Bombes Away
Bombes Away Raspberry Bombe Dessert The classic bombe dessert first appeared on restaurant menus back in 1882. Over the years, there have been many different versions of this dessert, but it can be made with fruit, ice cream, mousse, sorbet and even cake. A raspberry...
Vodka: To Freeze or Not to Freeze?
Vodka: To Freeze or Not to Freeze?To freeze or not to freeze? That is the question. If you do a quick search online, you will find a plethora of articles written about whether this is a good idea or not. Straight to the point? It’s a matter of personal...
National Coffee Milkshake Day
National Coffee Milkshake DayShaking Up History The term “milkshake” first appeared in print back in 1885 and was used to describe an eggnog-type alcoholic beverage. However, by 1900, the milkshake morphed into a hand-shaken drink made of milk, crushed ice and...
National Watermelon Day – How Will You Celebrate?
National Watermelon Day - How Will You Celebrate? Happy National Watermelon Day! Did you know watermelon has been around for over almost 5,000 years and is thought to have originated in the Kalahari Desert of Africa? In fact, the first recorded watermelon harvest is...