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Every picnic deserves a special drink, and for a Winter picnic, I recommend a warm cocktail like a hot toddy. This classic libation is a combination of hot water, whiskey, lemon juice, and honey. Prep the beverage at home by juicing the lemons and combining the liquid with honey, sugar, anise, and cloves. Then, at your party destination, heat water on the grill and pour into mugs with the Read more
Though its name might conjure images of cold Russian Winters, the effervescent moscow mule is one of my favorite warm-weather cocktails. Gaining popularity in the 1950s and '60s, the American-born drink started off as a way to promote vodka, which was still relatively unknown in the US. A simple combination of vodka, lime juice, and the crucial topper of ginger beer — not the milder ginger ale Read more
Warmer, sunnier weather is thankfully blowing in, and with all that celebrating of the sun brings the risk of packing on a few extra pounds. Find out how Spring weather can cause you to gain weight, so you can be proactive and prevent it from happening. Forget the gym; I'll take a walk instead. The gorgeous weather can't help but inspire us to get outside and enjoy it, but replacing your intense Read more
The many uses of marmalade — The Kitchn Celebrate what's left of Winter with this savory salad — Honest Cooking Looking for a good high? Drink green juice — Food Republic The 20 best food trucks in the country — Smithsonian March food magazines with mouthwatering covers — HuffPost Food Martha Stewart makes green eggs and ham — Eater The best appliances for a tiny kitchen — Big Read more
At New York Fashion Week, we've seen a common thread throughout the collections: gorgeous Winter white outfits. It's a look we typically shy away from only because we're positive that wearing it out would cause coffee and city grime to attach to us like a magnet. Still, the look on the runway is dreamy, and we're thinking about giving it a try (we'll just drink water and eat tofu all day). Take a Read more
Kate Hudson flaunted her bikini body poolside in Mexico yesterday. She's vacationing with fiancé Matthew Bellamy, who lounged in his bathrobe and sipped on a cold drink. Bingham and Ryder weren't spotted with Kate and Matthew, who chatted on the patio. It's been less than a year since Kate gave birth to baby Bingham, though she already slipped into a bikini last Sept., just two months after Read more
The holidays are a time to celebrate, and what better way to make merry than with a festive cocktail in hand? Whether you're busy whipping up edible gifts, exhausted from last-minute shopping, or hosting your own amazing holiday party, here are several wonderful wintry cocktails to help you get into the spirit. Read more
We're approaching Winter Solstice, and it seems like every morning it's harder to wake up, because it's still so dark outside. To revive yourself and prepare for a productive day ahead, what beverage do you first reach for in the morning? Tell us in the comments below what's your go-to energizing beverage. What Is Your Energizing Morning Beverage of Choice? Coffee Black tea Read more
Any other time of year, a cocktail with "kiss" in the name might make me roll my eyes. But for Valentine's Day, this bright red, Winter-y drink is perfectly appropriate. Despite the name, I count the Amaretto-Cranberry Kiss among my favorite cocktails. Like some of the best couples, amaretto and cranberry juice are an unlikely match, but highly compatible, and this vibrant cocktail tastes Read more
Michelle Williams was the first presenter at this evening's SAG Awards, handing the outstanding supporting actor statue to Christopher Plummer from Beginners. Octavia Spencer took home the corresponding statue for her work in The Help. On the TV end, Alec Baldwin squealed with delight when he was named best actor in a comedic series, and an especially stunned Betty White, from Hot in Cleveland, Read more
