Let The Light Out

 

Orchids grown indoors require a special pot. The roots below ground require air to circulate through the bits of bark entwined in its root system.  These pots with its air holes also make great luminaries for parties or just a little mood lighting when it is just you.  Scour your local hardware store for interesting shapes, colors and designs.

ProTip; I only use candles that are sold in a glass container, saves on messy melted wax clean up.

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Valentine Date Class

 

Retailer Sur La Table offers their well known cooking classes online, only $29 per household.  How about a great Valentine gift for your BFF or Special Someone?

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Comedy Tonight

LET'S GET LIT WITH BLAZE!

There is a new Podcast out there like no other. I'm not just saying that to sound good, it really is one of a kind and fresh.  You take a great SciFi classic like H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds" and then you get notable Comedians to taunt and tease the story.  Remember the class clown at the back of the classroom that always cracked you up? Yeah, that guy/gal. Webby Award Winner Blaze Mancillas assembled a great cast of Comedians. Listen to Judah Friedlander, Josh Gondelman, Irene Tu, Veronica Garza, Lane Moore, Kenice Mobley, Shalewa Sharpe, Calvin Cato, Anna Roisman, Usama Siddiquee just to start with these comedy headliners.

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Vin Chaud a la Canel

Vin Chaud a la Canel is what you drink when in Paris, translation: warm wine with cinnamon. In America we call this libation Mulled Wine. What a perfect cold weather warm up and you make it ahead to serve whenever the mood strikes.

1-28 oz. apple cider

1 orange, peel zesty skin with a vegetable peeler

3 cinnamon sticks

12 whole cloves

2Tbl. sugar

Rich red wine (Cabernet, Petit Syrah, Zinfandel)

Pour apple cider into a sauce pan that does not have a non-stick lining. Add all spices and orange zest. Heat on medium until liquid just begins to boil and remove from heat.  When liquid is completely cooled pour all contents including spices and zest back into apple cider container and seal. Allow to steep for at least 24 hours, 48 hours is better.

When ready to drink heat 1part wine to 2 parts spiced apple cider and take that chill off.
The spiced cider is also brilliant to drink warm by itself.

Enjoy responsibly!

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Get It Right Next Time

Santa, Papa Noel or the Kwanzaa Fairy did not get it right this past holiday season?
Maybe you should have used "Amazon Assistant".  This is a browser extension that allows shopping items or even ideas to be added to one cohesive wishlist.  You can save items from any website for future consideration.  Create multiple lists for separate projects, birthdays, anniversaries, business vs. personal purchases, etc.

It is free and can be uninstalled at anytime

CLICK HERE for more Amazon Assistant information

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Hosting a NYE Party?

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Get ready for the holiday season with your party planning. Prepare early and you will be successful. Here is your beverage guide, courtesy of Beverages and More:

WINE
Red, white and sparkling wines are great for any occasion. Not sure which your guests prefer? An even mix of reds and whites will assure you won't run dry. Refrigerate white wine at least two hours before serving. Keep red wine cool at 60 degrees. Chill Champagne and sparkling wines in an ice bucket.
Wine 750 ml=5 servings
Sparkling Wine 750 ml = 8 servings
Case/12 750 ml bottles = 60 servings

SPIRITS
Create a full bar by stocking the spirits that bartenders serve most: vodka, tequila, rum, gin and whiskey. Consider serving a signature cocktail such as Martini, Margarita, Cosmopolitan or Bloody Mary, you can mix it in large quantities before your guests arrive.
Gin 750 ml = 16 servings
Rum 750 ml = 16 servings
Whiskey 750 ml = 16 servings
Vodka 1.75 L = 39 servings
Tequila 1.75 L = 39 servings

BEER
Stocking a variety of styles from light to dark will guarantee happy hop-heads. Consider adding seasonal brews into the mix. Beer loves food: A crisp Lager with sushi or fish; a robust ale with burgers or