Whisky connoisseurs debate all sorts of things: the value of aging, wood finishes, terroir, the superiority of one distillery or distilling process over another...the list goes on; but few items are contentious as the simple matter of adding wat... Read More
Including craft beer in recipes almost always perks up whoever you're cooking for, especially if it's paired with items like churros and hot chocolate. Whatever the reason, whether it's because you're bored with your routine recipes or because you want to whip up something extra special, these three spring brunch recipes from Samuel Adams and Chef David Burke will fit the bill.... Read More
Did you know that March is National Noodle Month? Neither did we, but now that we do, it’s a great excuse to carbo-load on all the pasta we crave. To help with our goal, Maria Zoitas (the creator of "Maria's Homemade" line of prepared food that is exclusively sold at Westside Market NYC) is sharing her delicious recipe for Linguine with Clams. With two dozen clams, garlic, parsley, red pepper, and of course linguine (or spaghetti if preferred), this recipe is pretty easy to make at home — all you really have to do is cook those little clams till they open and throw everything in a pot!... Read More
As far as holidays go, St. Patrick's Day is a pretty strange one to celebrate for most. After all, do any of us even know anything about St. Patrick (the patron saint of Ireland) or why we're celebrating him? While you may not care why you're hanging shamrock garlands, binge drinking green Guinness and proudly telling a weary bartender you're actually 1/3 Irish on your mother's side, you should at least know a few things about March 17 — even if the information is only used to impress your friends. Tell you what, I'll even share some pretty great St. Patrick's Day-inspired cocktail recipes after the miniature history lesson so you can mix up your own party at home.... Read More
Louis XIII, one of the world’s most luxurious cognac brands, is launching a special limited edition bottling from a single “Rare Cask”, marking it as only the second time in the brand’s 140-year history that such an offering has been made available. Louis XIII, from the famed house of Rémy Martin, is a unique blend of over 1,200 eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from Grande Champagne, the most prestigious “cru” in the Cognac region. The precious spirit is aged for up to a century in casks known as “tierçons”, an extraordinary example of which was discovered by Louis XIII’s cellar master and earmarked for this unparalleled edition.... Read More
Breakfast is supposed to be the most important meal of the day, so we really should be taking more time to do it right. Instead of rushing through a bowl of cereal or eating toast on the road, get up a little earlier and prepare something substantial and tasty. Thanks to Chef Marissa Gerlach of Raya at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, you now have a pretty simple recipe for Fried Rice and Eggs to try out the next time you want to wake with a kick (or the next time you just feel like eating some rice and eggs).... Read More
Some are rougher than others. Perhaps you partied a little too hard this weekend and then forgot (or were too lazy) to go grocery shopping. Or maybe you are just too busy with an epic work schedule or the juggling of children. Friday may seem like a very long way off, but we have some good news for you. Introducing Plated, the new gourmet delivery service that will whip you into the next top chef in no time.... Read More
