by Stacie Billis | Dec 26, 2015 | New Year's Eve, Party!, Recipes
Champagne is the most common way to toast the new year but—believe it or not—there are some who aren’t fans of bubbly. I happen to like it but, even for me, one glass is enough before I move on to another cocktail or mocktail. So whether you’re skipping...
by jane | Dec 11, 2015 | Christmas, Party!, Recipes
I love that, in spite of living in a world where you can get pretty much any food you want at any time you want it, there are still foods and drinks that only come out during a particular season or holiday. Eggnog is one of the best—and most delicious—examples. Sure,...
by jane | Dec 4, 2015 | Columns, Recipes
It’s December. The holidays are upon us and so is chillier weather. Whether you’re coming in from a day on the slopes, shoveling your front walk, or braving the cold for holiday shopping, you need something warm and delicious for sipping when you get home. Enter hot...
by Stacie Billis | Nov 6, 2015 | Columns, Party!, Recipes
In my calendar, the holiday eating and drinking season begins on November 1st and so, even though it’s been 70 degrees in New York City (huh?!), it’s only proper to toast the winter holiday season. Whether made traditionally or with a twist, the holidays...
by Stacie Billis | Oct 30, 2015 | Columns, Halloween, Party!, Recipes
Pumpkins look pretty on your stoop or porch through Thanksgiving but, honestly, come November first and I’m done with mine, especially if they’ve been decorated for Halloween. Instead, I pull out the wreathes and gourdes (fancy!) and use my uncarved...