September 25th, 2008
Merry Meatball Holiday Recipe Contest
Do you have a great meatball recipe that you’d like to share. It could win you a new crockpot in Mama Lucia’s Holiday Recipe Contest. Simply create a recipe using Mama Lucia’s meatballs and submit it to [email protected] between now and November 22. Winners will be selected on December 6 and will be […]
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September 24th, 2008
Few cities take culinary traditions more seriously than New Orleans, where long-time Creole dining customs and iconic dishes contribute so much to the distinctive local cuisine. During the mid-1800’s, New Orleans’ Creole families celebrated the “Reveillon” (French for “awakening”) twice during the holidays. The first Reveillon came after Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, when […]
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December 30th, 2007
Conventional wisdom says that a flute, the tall and slender Champagne glass, is the best choice for sparkling wine as it concentrates the bubbles and keeps the wine from going flat quickly. That wasn’t always the case. In the early 20th century, the typical Champagne glass had a wide bowl and a short […]
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December 4th, 2007
What’s better than a table dressed in fresh holiday linens? One that’s decked out with fun and festive reindeer plates!
Snowflakes are dainty, winter scenes are heartwarming and Santa’s certainly earned his place at the table, but there’s something about a wacky reindeer motif that lightens up the party and makes for a great conversation starter. […]
By Liberty -- 3 comments
December 1st, 2007
Looking for something refreshing to serve the guests at your holiday party? Try this yummy Holiday Berry Martini. An added benefit? Cherries help promote restful sleep - which is something your guests will definitely need after whooping it up at your amazing party!
Holiday Berry Martini
Fill cocktail shaker with ice
Add 2/3 cup vodka
Add 1/3 cup tart […]
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