Cocktail Parties
The stock required to provide a full bar to guests can make it cost-prohibitive--and with too many choices, your guests may stick with their standard drink orders. A more practical and economical approach is to offer one or two signature ... [... more]
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Wine Q & A
You can drink wine from any glass, even a paper cup if that's all you have. It's like anything else, though--as your interest and experience levels increase, you tend to seek out some of the fun toys that improve on the experience. But some ... [... more]
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Brewing Coffee
Once you know the basics, it doesn't take much to brew perfect coffee; as a matter of fact, it only takes three things: Filtered water: the fewer impurities in the water, the less competition for the true flavor of the coffee. Correct ... [... more]
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Starting From the Grounds, Up
Coffee beans are ground differently for every form of brewing, including espresso. There are two main types of espresso machines, and they each require a different grind, so first you'll want to determine if yours is steam-driven or pump-driven. ... [... more]
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Meal Ideas: Afternoon Tea
My Grandma complains about any present I give her so for her birthday I just cook a big meal. My whole family loves it and even she can't find fault! For my Grandmother's birthday last year, I fixed a fancy three-course meal for eight people for ... [... more]
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