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Planning the Perfect Tailgate Party

Planning the Perfect Tailgate Party

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are well into fall and tailgating season and it’s time to make sure your tailgate parties are championship material! First off, you need to come up with a game plan. A great tailgate party cannot be thrown together last minute. It’s helpful if you can get people to rsvp. Plan food for 25% more than the number of people who said they’re coming. You’d be surprised how many hungry friends and friends of friends will stroll by. When putting together your plan, think about the basics: appetizer main dish dessert beverage[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In each category pick foods best served at room...

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Boozy Baking part 2- Turkey Style

Boozy Baking part 2- Turkey Style

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Boozing up your poultry Thanksgiving is almost here and it’s a fun time to get fancy with your turkey. And the good news is, if you find turkey’s intimidating, this recipe works for chicken, Cornish game hens, duck- really any kind of poultry will do! My favorite version of a boozy bird is using the new HDC Demitris Seasoned Vodka. The flavorings this vodka has work perfectly into a traditional turkey baste. Seasonings include: Rosemary, Thyme, Roasted Garlic, Black Pepper and Sun-dried Tomato’s.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Boozy Bird Recipe 1 C melted Butter 1T Oregano 1T Thyme 1T Sage 1T Poultry seasoning...

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Boozy Baking Series part 1

Boozy Baking Series part 1

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Baking with booze is easy and fun! A splash of spirits can make for a moist and tasty treat. And good news for the whole family- when you bake with booze the alcohol is burned off but the flavor remains. Can you say yum!!!  Starting our boozy baking series we are going to talk about PIE because dessert should always be first! The two most important ingredients you need to gather are: BSB Brown Sugar Bourbon and ElkRider Vodka [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spiked Apple Pie Grab your favorite apple pie recipe and make just two simple changes: Crust: Swap out the cold water...

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The History of the Old Fashioned

The History of the Old Fashioned

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]History of the Old Fashioned You've probably heard of an Old Fashioned. In fact, if you were a fan of Mad Men's Don Draper I'm sure you have, since it happens to be his drink of choice. However, the Old Fashioned has been around much, much longer than the 1960's of Don Drapers world. And thanks to Don we have seen a renewed interest in this and many other classic cocktails. Like many cocktails, it started out as a morning remedy for headaches and nausea. Which sounds like a lot more fun than Tylenol and a Tums! It was first...

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