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S'more So Good!

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Earlier this week, we received this new S'more Tray, which is perfect for entertaining guests around the campfire! To go along with this fun tray, we're sharing a couple of our favorite twists on the old fashioned s'more!  This shot is from Jelly Toast and it inspired us to think about adding a fruity flavor to our traditional s'mores! Instead of graham crackers, use waffle cookies or graham crackers, a perfectly roasted marshmallow and a jar of Berry & Rose Conserve jam from American Spoon, sold at Little Luxuries (our sister store)! This shot is from Shared Appetite! Let's add some of our favorite Ned's pretzels to the s'more! Dip Ned's pretzels in some...

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Thanksgiving Cocktail

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Thanksgiving will be here later this week! We imagine big fireplaces, cozy sweaters and  food abounding with friends and family close by.  We wanted to share with you a cocktail that is sure to be on our tables later this week! It’s from the website 40 Aprons and is the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail to be added to the menu! This Cinnamon Apple Cider Mimosa is light and a crowd pleaser to be enjoyed throughout the day. The recipe below serves 8, so you’ll want to make more if you have a large crowd! You’ll need: (1) 750 ml bottle of dry...

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Labor Day Cocktail Recipes

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Happy Saturday!  Hopefully you are spending this long Labor Day weekend with friends and family outside at your family cabin, backpacking or on the water! In need of a fun cocktail recipe for the weekend? Here’s what we’re drinking this weekend! Boilermaker 12 oz. Beer 1.5 oz. Whiskey Fill up a pint glass with a beer or your choice Pour whiskey in a shot glass Mix the two & enjoy - simple as that!   Ramazzotti & Black Cherry Soda 2 oz. Ramazzotti Amaro Black Cherry Soda Brandied Cherry Fill up a highball glass with ice. Add Ramazzotti Top with...

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Cabin Cocktails

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Spending the weekend at your family’s cabin and needing the perfect drink to make for summer vacation? Here are a couple recipes that we think you’ll love! LOVE IN THE CABIN (Recipe & Picture from beautifuleatsandthings.com)  3 oz. Pomegranate Juice 1.5 oz. Orange Juice 1.5 oz. Gin  Mix & Serve!  WATERMELON MOSCATO SLUSH (Recipe & Picture from https://www.thekitchenismyplayground.com/2013/06/watermelon-moscato-slush-summer-fun.html)  Ingredients: 6 c. watermelon cubes, seeds removed* 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 c. Moscato {or other slightly sweet white wine} Additional Moscato for serving Directions: Blend watermelon until smooth. Pour the watermelon through a strainer, to...

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