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Earlier this season, I was sent a curious-looking bottle of pumpkin pie cream liqueur from Fulton's Harvest, a label I'd never heard of. With a bottle of something so distinctive (and with the potential to taste either phenomenal or terrible), I was at a loss for what to do — so I took to the Twitterverse for some answers. I soon found out more about Fulton's Harvest, including the fact that Read more
After Guinness, the Irish coffee is quite possibly Ireland's most famous drink. This hot cocktail is a mixture of coffee, whiskey, sugar, and cream. It's famous thanks to the Buena Vista Cafe, a San Francisco establishment that perfected the recipe in 1952 and has since served countless Irish coffees — including the world's largest one ever. I headed to the cafe to learn its signature technique Read more
While some people might want to dive headfirst into the world's largest Irish coffee, not everyone is a fan of coffee infused with booze. How about you? Do You Like Spiked Coffee Drinks? Of course! Coffee plus booze — what's not to like? Sometimes, if the mood strikes. No, I'm not a fan. Read more
Earlier today, at 1 p.m. PST to be exact, history was made at the Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco. Irish coffee making champion Frank Silletti, in conjecture with the staff of the Buena Vista, made the world's largest Irish coffee. I was there to witness them break the Guinness World Record. View 33 Photos › The famous sign. Everyone has an Irish coffee while they wait. TV crews on hand Read more
Today is National Irish Coffee day, and if you've ever visited San Francisco, then you've probably stopped by the infamous Buena Vista - home of America's first Irish Coffee. It all started back in 1952 when then owner Jack Koeppler challenged travel writer Stanton Delaplane to help re-create the highly acclaimed coffee drink from the Shannon Airport in Ireland. After much experimentation and a Read more
Since St. Patty's falls on a Thursday this year, get a head start on the festivities with some soulful weekend cooking. Bust out the slow cooker for savory corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes — and, of course, relax by sipping on stout while you're at it, whether it's in a Guinness onion soup, as an ice cream mix-in, or simply in a cold glass. Need more Irish inspiration? Be sure to check out Read more
Is imported Nutella really that much better? — Serious Eats Get excited for St. Patty's day with Irish coffee — Joy the Baker Bobby Flay wants to work with you to open a restaurant — FN Dish A simple recipe for chilaquiles — Spoon Fork Bacon Could there be a Kool-Aid comeback on the horizon? — Endless Simmer Coors Light Iced T beer actually sounds kind of delicious to us — Read more
If you've been known to enjoy a pint or two, then chances are, you'll be raising a glass this month in honor of St. Patrick. But 'fess up: between all that Guinness and red ale, do you know what you're really imbibing? For those who don't, we're here to educate you. It's true that unless you're a science fiend, home brewer, or brewing aficionado, it can be confusing to wrap your head around the Read more
If you're up to your neck in leftovers, make a turkey and cranberry pizza. 5 Fall foods, and what you should try making with them. Learn the secrets behind the sweetness of Mrs. Fields chocolate chip cookies. Pumpkin Irish coffee is a festive Fall nightcap. On honey, where it comes from, and what to do with it. Adios, Velveeta; hello, mushroom and goat cheese queso! Read more
After enjoying a frothy dessert cocktail on Valentine's Day, I decided to try another recipe, this one with a St. Patty's theme. It combines vanilla vodka with coffee and chocolate liqueur to create a decadent liquid dessert. My favorite part is the frothy whipped cream that gets poured into the mixture at the last minute — it reminds me of the thick cream that sits atop a classic Irish coffee. Read more
