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edible gifts
1 Make Your Own Marshmallows
Holiday
2 12 Days of Edible Gifts: Vanilla Hot Chocolate Mix
Wine
3 Would You Rather Drink Mulled Wine or Spiked Cider?
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4 Happy Hour: Hot Buttered Rum
Holiday
5 Would You Rather Drink Hot Chocolate or Apple Cider?
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6 Brrr . . . It's Hot Tea Time!
It's National Hot Tea Month, and it's no wonder the brewed beverage is in January's spotlight. Not only is it perfect for warming cold hands during Winter days, but many New Year's resolution-makers are swapping their cup of joe for a cup of tea to cut out caffeine or partake in a cleanse. From oolong to herbal, picking a type of leaf and flavor is almost as fun as taking the first sip — my Read more
Hot cocoa is a classic kid-favorite and the go-to when families want a comforting drink, but there are many other beverages that will warm up lil ones throughout the season. Whether your kids are clamoring for something creamy or a spiced concoction, check out five of these alternatives to the basic hot chocolate! Read more
A couple of years ago, I hosted a fondue party for Valentine's Day. I thought it would be fun to dip marshmallows into chocolate fondue and, always one to pay special attention to little details, I wanted heart-shaped, pale pink marshmallows. Since pink heart marshmallows are not sold, I decided to try making them. Now, I'm addicted to homemade marshmallows! The method is surprisingly easy, but Read more
Source: Flick users Charles Haynes and thedabble Would You Rather Drink Hot Chocolate or Apple Cider? Hot chocolate Apple cider Neither — I'll tell you my favorite hot drink below. Read more
Tomorrow, Jan.17, is National Hot Buttered Rum day. To celebrate, I'm heading over to my friend H. Joseph Ehrmann's bar, Elixir, in San Francisco's Mission district. They're having a little party, and hot buttered rums are the highlight. If you don't live in SF, no worries: H has shared his recipe with us, so you can make it in the comforts of your cozy kitchen! While some variations call for a Read more
During Winter, nothing epitomizes warmth more than a steaming cup of rich hot chocolate. This holiday, why not package that feeling for your loved ones by making inexpensive and thoughtful homemade hot cocoa? Unlike store-bought mix, which often tastes chalky and watered-down, this edible gift is velvety in texture and pure chocolate in flavor. This year, I'm making a large batch and distributing Read more
Source Would You Rather Drink Mulled Wine or Spiked Cider? Mulled wine Spiked cider Neither I prefer ______ . Eww both are gross. I don't drink. Read more
As you guys know already, I am really into tea. One of my favorite brands, Yogi Tea, just happens to be giving away FREE samples right now. What's more? You even get to pick out your desired tea experience (A World of Flavor, Fragrant and Uplifting, Seasonal Support, Wellness from Within and Especially for Women). Don't worry, you don't have to take a long survey or anything -- Just fill out the Read more
Standout accessories we're excited to see in the front rows during Fashion Week Would you drink a bacon shake? Prince Harry and David Beckham have a hot night out in London Celebs are loving Downton Abbey-esque updos Gwyneth Paltrow and more celebs who got active to support Planned Parenthood Start your party engines! How to throw a Cars-themed bash Easy tips to warm up the kitchen of your Read more
Brad Pitt stopped by the Lehmann Maupin Gallery to check out their Sandro Kopp exhibit in NYC last night. Sandro is a German artist and the boyfriend of Tilda Swinton, who worked with Brad on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Burn After Reading. Brad's been making the rounds chatting up Moneyball in the Big Apple all week including a stop by the Today show and The Daily Show. He also Read more
