I've just read that Cognac is coming back. I never knew it had gone! The side car is a wonderful alternative to the overdone Cosmo!

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The "Pink Panther" lives again! So good with Russian Cognac and garnish with a strawberry fan! Very special!

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Russian Cognac and Russian Vanilla Cognac in a simple pour, stir & serve cocktail from the era of Gable and Lombard!

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Mother's Day is approaching, and these beautiful berry muffins would make her day! These muffins are from Emeril's "Food of Love" productions and were featured on GMA. Use the recipe with different berries as they arrive from your local growers. Not only is local produce freshier, but theories abound tieing less allergies and all over better health to eating what grows near where you live.

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Made this for St Paddy's Day, and keep making it because it is way too good for only 1X a year!
Very easy, and it keeps well, and tastes great toasted running out the door for work!

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Rhubarb used to be a favorite where I grew up in the midwest during the spring. These days I find it fresh in the grocery many months of the year, and frozen all year long. These bars are rich and satisfying as a dessert any time of the year with their buttery pecan crust, and beautiful meringue topping. Muz was one of the worlds top bakers, and cooks and just happened to be my grandmother. All I love about food and cooking is because of her.

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