The 2017 holiday season will be over in less than 2 weeks. As you plan your festive holiday or New Year's Eve party, there are many party ideas and designs you should consider. InStyle Parties: The Complete Guide to Easy, Elegant Entertainment All Year Round (Oxmoor House, Hardback, 192 pages, $30) has you covered. This must-have resource will take the guesswork and stress out … [Read more...]
ZYLISS SUSI 3 GARLIC PRESS LEAVES NO SMELLY HANDS
I love cooking with garlic, but I cannot stand how it leaves my hands odorous. The Zyliss Susi 3 Garlic Press is the solution. The kitchen tool minces garlic with ease -- no peeling is needed. Its extra large hopper allows you to press more than one garlic clove at a time. It's safe to put it in the dishwasher, and its ergonomic design makes it easy to hold. Order the Zyliss … [Read more...]
WHAT’S THE 4TH WINE COLOR?
Does orange wine come from orange grapes? Does it have anything to do with citrus? Nope. Orange wines are basically white wines that have been in contact with grape skins during the fermentation and aging process. As a result, there is an increase in tannins and an orange color is produced. Even though they are like white wines, they can have a strong flavor like red … [Read more...]
MAKE YOUR OWN COLD BREW COFFEE WITH BIALETTI
Turn your kitchen into a cold brew coffee shop with the Bialetti 12-Cup Cold Brew Coffee Maker. Summer is in full swing and cold brew coffee is the perfect way to stay cool and hyped. But instead of heading to your neighborhood coffee shop, make your own brew at home. Bialetti became a coffee industry giant in 1933 with the Moka Express, the popular small coffee machine. For … [Read more...]
IS THE FINEX CAST IRON SKILLET WORTH $200?
I love cast iron cookware! Who wouldn't want to own a Griswold? Even though nothing can beat vintage cast iron, I decided to try modern cast iron. I came across Finex, and what caught my attention was the smooth finish of the cookware's cooking surface. Sold! I ordered the 10" skillet with a lid for $200. While I waited for it to arrive, I wondered if the price tag was a … [Read more...]