Bruschetta, from the Roman dialect, "bruscare" means "to roast over coals." Americans have applied bruschetta to describe the topping and not the bread.
Drink of the Week: Despite its spooky name and eerie orange glow, Satan’s Whiskers is not the least bit diabolical. It's a devilish mix of gin, orange juice, vermouth, and Grand Marnier.
Cream cheese isn't just for your bagels. Salami, pastrami, spinach, and cream cheese makes an absolutely delicious sandwich perfect for a romantic picnic.
Valentine's Candy Hearts in three variations: Dejected, Dysfunctional, and Dumped. And in the dumped selection there is even one that says "U HAVE A BLOG".
Like the now-trendy Chartreuse, Benedictine began its life behind abbey walls. It's also this month's 'Raiders of the Lost Cocktail' challenge ingredient.
So many recipes that call for sweet vermouth use just a splash, or drown its subtleties under a lot of strong liquor. But the Americano highlights vermouth's strengths. And it's perfect for holiday parties.