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Red, White, and Pink! The Best Wines for Summer Barbecue Pairings

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Grilling season is upon us, and for some of us, a Bud Light, potato salad, and burgers with American cheese are perfectly acceptable. If, however, you’re like us, and prefer a bit classier of a menu, here are a few tips on how to pair wines with barbecue. Although red wines are normally drunk during [...]

Classic Gin Martini Recipes For National Martini Day

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Although James Bond might have you believe otherwise, if you wish to experience a martini in true, original style, gin is the classic choice of spirit. The Classic Martini In 1896, Plymouth Gin was documented as the gin used in the Original Dry Martini recipe in Stuart’s Fancy Drinks and How to Mix Them, New York [...]

Absolut Vodka Recipes For National Martini Day

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National Martini Day only comes once a year, and when it comes to a Vodka Martini, we turned to Absolut for some ideas to help our audience enjoy this day in style. CILANTRO PINEAPPLE GIMLET 1.5 parts ABSOLUT CILANTRO 0.75 parts Fresh Lime Juice 0.75 part Simple Syrup 0.75 part Pineapple Juice Add ingredients to [...]

Living Green: Earth-friendly Biodegradable Garden Shoes

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You can deal with a few holes in your gardening gloves, but an inept pair of shoes will make or break your daily gardening enjoyment instantly.  Ideally, they’ll be light-weight and washable, provide optimum cushion and offer adequate grip for wet or uneven terrain. At the end of the day, they should leave your feet [...]

Pinstripes & Two Brothers Brewing Company Team Up for Three Mid-Summer Beer Dinners

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As one of its most popular beers and a seasonal ‘must-have’ behind the bar, Pinstripes welcomes Two Brothers Brewing Company this July for three unforgettable beer dinners.  Straight from Warrenville, IL, the flavor-forward artisan beer creators will be pouring their hand-selected brews as Chef Cesar Gutierrez highlights the flavor profiles of the craft beers with [...]