Every year, as the hot months of summer tiptoe ever closer, we all begin to shed the comforting, hearty, heavy flavors of winter and dip into things that are lighter, brighter, and more refreshing.

If you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party this year, then your main focus is probably on appetizers and decorations. But you ...

It is a pleasure to open up the screen on which to write to you and to receive what you have written and pass it on. First, Gigi is hoping for a rediscovery of an overnight oatmeal/blueberry breakfast ...

In a cocktail shaker, combine the syrup, cognac and cream. Fill with ice. Shake, then strain into a tall glass. Top with club soda or seltzer. • Makes 1 serving. In a cocktail shaker, combine the ...

Making simple syrup is ridiculously easy — boil sugar and water — but most cocktail formulas call for only a spoonful. Do I really want to wash a pot just to have a splash of plain liquified sugar? I ...

This delightful strawberry lemon drop cocktail is an elegant, refreshing, and eye-catching drink that has a delicious balance ...

I’m not trendy. I’ve been wearing my Doc Martens (at present, in fashion) steadily for 30 years, but will never again put on high-waisted jeans (at present, in fashion). If I like something new, I ...

Easy Strawberry Syrup is one of those simple from-scratch recipes that instantly makes every day dishes feel special. Made ...

As someone who spent over 10 years working in some of the world’s best bars and restaurants, I don’t flinch at the thought of an elaborate multistep recipe that yields a very specific single cocktail.

This olive oil cake heralds the spring season and warrants a place at your Passover or Easter table. It’s drenched with lemon, and it’s gluten-free, to boot. Elegantly simple and refreshingly ...

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