Happy Hour
Happy Hour: X-Rated Sangria
I'll be up front and say that Valentine's Day is not my favorite holiday. I'm an idealist who believes that every day should be full of love and affection. But I do appreciate that it's the perfect excuse to eat a surplus of chocolate, and better yet, just about the only occasion when it's acceptable to drink ridiculously girly cocktails.
Hello Happy Hour: Calorie Edition
After work, most people love to de-stress by kicking back a few drinks with friends, and munching on some snacks. Whether you hit up your local sports bar or invite friends over to your place, knowing how many calories are in that glass or appetizer can prevent weight gain. Let's see if you know which drinks and foods are lowest in calories.
Drinking (and Eating) My Way Through ZAP
Last weekend I was lucky enough to attend one of my favorite events of the year: the Zinfandel Advocate and Producers (or ZAP) annual festival. On Thursday night I participated in a walk-around food and wine tasting. A bunch of wineries pair up with local restaurants and caterers who create a small dish to pair with the wine.
Come Party With Me: Romantic Dinner — Drinks
Before you sit down to a romantic dinner for two on Valentine's Day, enjoy each other's company over a blushing cocktail. This drink is the perfect boy meets girl concoction.
Don't be fooled by the pink color; it's gin-based, so it's not for the faint of heart.
YumTV: Super Bowl Drinks
Looking for a cocktail to serve at your Super Bowl bash? We've got three interesting ideas for you on today's episode of YumTV. Watch it now and learn how to score big with your drinks come game day!
Happy Hour: 2008 St. Supéry Barrel Fermented Chardonnay
Over the weekend, I jumped in a car with some friends and hightailed it to Napa Valley, where we enjoyed brunch at Thomas Keller's casual family restaurant, ad hoc. With full stomachs, we headed up Highway 29 to Rutherford to hit up some wineries. Visiting Napa wineries isn't unlike barhopping; the experience depends more on the tasting room staff and the crowd than it does the actual wine.
Happy Hour: Apple Whiskey Spritzers
On Wednesday FabSugar and I hosted our Apples to Apples game night. The party was a total success, and we had a great time thanks in part to a conversation-stimulating cocktail. Although I had planned to make a vodka-based drink, Fab asked me to do something with whiskey, so in the end, I went with these apple spritzers.
Happy Hour: Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi 2008 Moscato
If you're looking to expand your wine horizons, you might want to consider a light dessert wine called Muscat. A white grape varietal that's grown all over the world in wine-making regions from South Africa to Serbia, the Muscat grape is known for its highly perfumed floral aroma. Typically speaking, Muscats are fortified wines with moderate sweetness and a slight effervescence.
Happy Hour: Hot Toddy
After years of living in San Francisco, I've made peace with the constant, bone-chilling wet weather. But there are still days — like this overcast Monday morning — when I can't seem to get warm, even after several cups of hot coffee. That's when I pine for a hot toddy, the only cold-weather warmer that can shake off chills this fierce.
YumTV: Maple Manhattan Is Perfect Winter Cocktail
When the weather is frightfully cold, there's nothing quite like a potent and flavorful cocktail to warm the soul. Here, Jason Schiffer, the owner of 320 Main in Seal Beach, shows us how to make the Maple Manhattan, a combination of whiskey, maple syrup, and punt e mes.
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