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    Show Me the Chocolate

    ByGuest Mixologist

    Editor’s Note: This guest blog is by J.K.O’Hanlon and features content from her newest book, “12 Happy Hours,” available on Amazon and wherever books are sold in soft-cover and eBook formats.  It features drink and food recipes with monthly themes and entertaining tips for casual, stress-free parties. O’Hanlon, a former corporate attorney, gets her ideas and inspiration from years of hosting cocktail gatherings in her suburban Kansas home; so many, in fact, that she has … Read more

  • Oaxacan BBQ chicken

    ByDOTW Staff

    Ingredients:

    1/2 onion, minced
    4 cloves garlic, minced
    1/2 cup Tequila Don Julio Anejo
    1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    1/2 tablespoon sea salt
    2 cups ketchup
    1/4 cup plum tomato, chopped
    2 teaspoons mole negro
    1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
    1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
    1/2 cup shredded piloncillo, Mexican brown sugar (Substitute: 1/2 cup dark brown sugar and 1 teaspoon molasses)
    1/3 teaspoon Mexican hot sauce (Tamazula, Valentina or Búfalo)
    2 pounds chicken, cut … Read more

  • Top Five Drinks Trends for 2012

    ByRachel Halpren

    2012 is here! We’d been waiting for it, watching it creep upon us but for some reason it’s still surprising when it actually gets here. Now that the hoopla has died down, we have been thinking about what will be popular on the wine and spirits front in 2012.

      DIY – Do It Yourself continues to rage. Given the continuing uncertainty in the economy, people will continue to be their own bartenders, shaking and mixing
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  • Memorial Day Cocktails & Entertaining

    ByJonas Halpren

    Memorial Day celebrates those who have served our country, so please take a moment and raise a glass. The long weekend also marks the beginning of the summer holiday season. We’ve collected a few fun cocktail, food and history related links to help you get your summer season started right.

      10 Things to Remember about Memorial Day AmazingRibs.com Craig “Meathead” Goldwyn is the Oracle of the grill. This site is about more than just ribs,
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  • Cocktail Party Food – The Basics

    ByJonas Halpren

    With December just a week or so away, I thought a little cocktail party food refresher was in order. I always have an issue with this, but when trying to decide how much food to get for your cocktail party – always err on the side of too much! You can always put it in the fridge or send extras home with friends. I always seem to have takers. When planning party food, this is … Read more