martinis

• If a classic bridal shower isn't your style, consider hosting a girls' night in martini party. — My Recipes
• Now that grilling season is upon us, be sure you know the difference between gas and charcoal grills. — Chow
• Over evite? Try the new alternative Pingg, an eco friendly, chic way to send invitations. — Pingg
• These luscious centerpieces make me want to host a Spring dinner party! — Hostess with the Mostess
• Slightly disturbing: the difference between portion sizes then and now. — Divine Caroline
• Watch as kung fu master, Ho Eng Hui, breaks through a coconut with his index finger, it's absolutely insane! — Serious Eats
• The city of Chicago has repealed the foie gras ban. —Slashfood

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You may be wondering why I'm writing about something so seemingly trivial as toothpicks, but think about it, toothpicks are essential to a bartender. More importantly, toothpicks are a crucial component to my favorite cocktail, the vodka Classic Martini. The olives float chicly on the side of the angular glass. Without toothpicks the martini is incomplete. Vital to creating cool, stylish garnishes, your bar is not complete until you have a small box of toothpicks. Toothpicks come in about a million varieties and it's fun if you are hosting a party to get a set that go along with your theme. However for everyday use, plain old wooden toothpicks work fine as long as you have a sleek little toothpick holder. I love this silver one by Target that runs for the moderate price of $9.80.

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