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In honor of Bastille Day, which celebrates the start of the French Revolution, mix (or order!) a French 75 cocktail.

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In honor of Bastille Day, which celebrates the start of the French Revolution, mix (or order!) a French 75 cocktail. Named for a type of gun, this drink was originally created by a World War I, French-American fighter pilot. The combination of gin and champagne packs such a potent kick that people believed drinking it was like being shot with the powerful gun.

Now, the French 75 is considered a classic Champagne cocktail. The strong concoction is easy to make and even easier to drink. Get the recipe and read more

Yummy Links: From Better Tasting Coffee to Emeril Live

Sick of the horrible tasting office coffee?

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Sick of the horrible tasting office coffee? Here are ten ways to make office coffee taste better. —The Epi-Log
Find the farmers market closest to you and discover recipes that feature the farm fresh products. —Culinate
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Learn all about Spain's most underrated wine: Sherry. — The Kitchn
Before you make homemade ice cream, read these tips for sweet creamy success. — Serious Eats
Help bring bitters back by making them at home. — Chow
What to eat before and after you work out. — FitSugar
Miss Emeril Live? Five never before seen episodes will be airing soon on his new network: Fine Living. — Fine Living

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Happy Hour: The Big Apple

Last year, while flipping through Blueprint magazine, I came across a beautifully styled drink called The Big Apple.

by POPSUGAR Food

Last year, while flipping through Blueprint magazine, I came across a beautifully styled drink called The Big Apple. The recipe sounded fantastic — whiskey, apple cider, vermouth — but the reason to drink it was even better. According to Blueprint, it makes the perfect "transitional" sipper and I couldn't agree more. It's definitely too cold for margaritas, and I personally can't do eggnog until Thanksgiving. Over the next two weeks I plan on enjoying a few of these Big Apples. Want to join me? Get the recipe, just read more

Definition: Bitters

Bitters A highly concentrated liquid made from distilling roots, plants, barks, herbs, etc.

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Bitters
A highly concentrated liquid made from distilling roots, plants, barks, herbs, etc. that is used to flavor cocktails, foods, or aperitifs. With a bitter or bittersweet taste, the stimulant is sometimes used for medicinal purposes. There are two types: aromatic bitters are made from the aforementioned roots and herbs, while flavored bitters are made from citrus fruits and the like.

When a cocktail recipe calls for Angostura bitters, Angostura refers to a brand rather than a specific type of bitters. Other well known brands are Fernet-Branca and Peychaud.