Nearly 200 ladies started the year of America’s 250th with a sumptuous luncheon at a private club on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, each place setting gracefully adorned with a miniature commemorative Apricot’s Home Blossom Candle, a token party favour just the right size for a lady’s afternoon purse . The VIP gift bags were filled…
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Make it for the gram: black and tan
If you’re looking for the perfect March drink, with an Irish twist, the black and tan is an all-beer cocktail that is low-key enough for a pub crawl, and classy enough for entertaining. The layered beer creates an Insta-worthy visual appeal, while the creamy texture and subtly sweet undertones are hearty and satisfying. What makes…
The 5 best puppuccino recipes
There’s more than one way to make a pup cup, and, here are five of my puppy’s favourite puppuccinos. A little variety keeps treats exciting and fun for your puppy. I like to use 4-oz dishes for pup cups as they’re easy for a dog to eat from. The small white, porcelain bowls in the…
Make it for the gram: stunning candy cane cocoa
Candy cane hot chocolate is my favorite festive drink. It’s easy to make with the right ingredients and looks stunning in a photo. Unlike other holiday drinks, you can’t make ingredient substitutions. If you collect Christmas coffee mugs, this is the drink you’ll want to make! I like using oversized coffee mugs for Christmas drinks…
Make it for the gram: ultimate amaretto coffee
Amaretto coffee is the ultimate after-dinner treat on a snowy, winter evening. Sweet and aromatic, with a lively zing, but not too strong. It can be served on its own, or with a cookie or bonbon. The only secret to a good amaretto coffee is to be mindful with measuring the proportions. The flavour of…
Make it for the gram: quick pumpkin spice latte
Pumpkin spice lattes don’t have to be complicated to make. With the right ingredients you can make your morning coffee into a delicious PSL without any extra time or effort. When I make a pumpkin spice latte, I like to give my puppy a pup cup with a pumpkin treat at the same time so…
Make it for the gram: easy gingerbread lattes
Gingerbread lattes are subtly sweet with a little tingle of extra warmth that’s perfect for the darkest time of year. Making Insta-worthy hot chocolate and lattes is easy to do with the right kitchen setup. I like to keep my pantry stocked with a hot drink bar all winter long, especially during the holiday season….