- Introducing the iPhone 4S, available October 14
- 10 super cool statement sweaters
- See tons of global Fashion Week manicures up close!
- Happy birthday Kate Winslet — see her sexiest pictures!
- How to have a Breakfast at Tiffany's wedding
- Romantic comedy clichés and the movies that can't resist them
- 7 fascinating facts about Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's home
- Meet 10 tots with above-average talent
- Your guide to 100 calorie Halloween candy
- Warm up to homemade chai tea lattes
- Trend of the times: paying to get your dream job
- Nails story: Essie's Sand Tropez
- Watch the Chanel Spring 2012 runway show
Posts for October 4th 2011
After-Dinner Drinks: Honey Roasted Martini
Most of us like a little something sweet after a good meal, whether it's a decadent dessert, a piece of candy, or a glass of dessert wine. I'm a sucker for creamy, sweet after-dinner drinks, like a white russian or a sip of Adult Chocolate Milk. Lately I've been getting creative with my dessert drinks, starting with this honey roasted martini.
I tore the recipe out of a Grey Goose ad a while back, though I admit I used Skyy Vanilla instead of Grey Goose, since that's what I had on hand (really, who needs two kinds of vanilla vodka in the liquor cabinet?). Though this cocktail is certainly sweet, it also packs a decadent punch reminiscent of almond truffles or nutty coffee. Blend with ice, as the recipe suggests, or just mix in a shaker as I did. Get the recipe.
Link Time: Roasting Pumpkin, Testing $400 Juicers, and Making Fun of Coffee Snobs
- Expert help: how to roast a pumpkin — MyRecipes
- 20 unhealthiest frozen food meals — The Daily Beast
- Find coffee snobs annoying? At least they're funny — Funny or Die
- Is a super-quiet juicer worth $400? — Food Republic
- Top Chef Texas judge Hugh Acheson's new cookbook takes on Southern cuisine — Eater
- 20 ways with butternut squash — Kitchen Daily
- Seasonal treat: pumpkin pecan tarts — The Daily Meal
- Salads look good on menus, but burgers sell better — Grubstreet SF
- Frighteningly fun foods for your Halloween parties — Woman's Day

- Expert help: how to roast a pumpkin — MyRecipes
- 20 unhealthiest frozen food meals — The Daily Beast
- Find coffee snobs annoying? At least they're funny — Funny or Die
- Is a super-quiet juicer worth $400? — Food Republic
- Top Chef Texas judge Hugh Acheson's new cookbook takes on Southern cuisine — Eater
- 20 ways with butternut squash — Kitchen Daily
- Seasonal treat: pumpkin pecan tarts — The Daily Meal
- Salads look good on menus, but burgers sell better — Grubstreet SF
- Frighteningly fun foods for your Halloween parties — Woman's Day
Honey Roasted Martini
From ied from Grey Goose
Honey Roasted Martini
Ingredients
2 parts vanilla vodka
1 part almond liqueur
1 part coffee liqueur
Dash of honey
Splash of cream
Directions
Blend or shake with ice and serve.
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- Drinks, Cocktails
Need It or Leave It? Kitchen Appliance Staples
With so many products on the market to make your cooking experience less time consuming and more precise, it's difficult to decipher which tools are totally necessary and which ones will collect dust. I'm interested in your thoughts on the subject. Take a peek at the eight appliances up for consideration and let me know if you totally need it or can leave it.
Warm Up to Homemade Chai Tea Lattes

As the weather cools and Autumn storms roll in, nothing is more warming and satisfying than a cup of spicy, peppery chai tea. Preparing a homemade batch is practically effortless and tastes a million times better than store-bought chai blends. Let the scent and flavor of these exotic spices keep you feeling cozy throughout the changing season.
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You can always shellac frosting over your cupcakes, but learning a few simple but sophisticated techniques can give your pretty pastries a professional touch, not to mention impress your friends and family. Here are five simple but dazzling ways to decorate your cupcakes.


