ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
” /> Storage cabinets play an essential role in helping your home or workspace stay organized, protect your belongings, and keep things and clutter out of sight. They come in many shapes and sizes, each designed to serve a specific purpose while adding to the room’s overall look. Whether you need extra storage space in…
The Story Behind The Horse Soldier Bourbon Left Hand Let the Horse Soldier Bourbon Left Hand be your right hand go-to holiday cocktail this year. Wrap your fingers around a delicate Nick & Nora holding this dark red cross between the Manhattan and Negroni. This sultry build of Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon, Select Aperitivo, and…
The best Hot Buttered Rum starts with vanilla ice cream and brown sugar to make a batter that is kept frozen…just add hot water and rum and you’ll be in heaven with this cocktail! I have a little recipe binder that I’ve had since my twenties that holds the recipe for the best Hot Buttered…
November 25 2025 Signature cognac drinks always feel right when temperatures drop. Something about the way it carries fruit, wood, and gentle spice seems built for cold evenings. Cognac behaves beautifully when warmed. It keeps its shape, brings its own quiet sweetness, and blends easily with ingredients that define the season. If you want drinks…
Thanksgiving, a time of gratitude, togetherness, and feasting, holds a special place in the hearts of many across the United States. But in Gainesville, FL, it takes on an even warmer hue. As the fall breeze brushes the streets, and the city wears its festive spirit, restaurants in Gainesville prepare to welcome locals and visitors…
If you want a fun Halloween cocktail that’s as cute and creepy as it is delicious, try my Spooky Spider Web Margarita! This is a simple three ingredient cocktail that’s dressed up for spooky season with a sticky spider web garnish. Read on to learn how to make marshmallow spider webs for all your Halloween…
AS with a game of hide-and-seek, half the fun of dining at some of the city’s trending hot spots is finding them. A wave of new restaurants and cocktail bars have opened in Houston that mimic the speakeasy-style concepts that have long been popular in New York City, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. These establishments…
Whether he’s an adventurer, teller of bad jokes, workaholic or simply the person who’s stood by you through bad times and good, your dad deserves something special this Father’s Day. Our gift guide has 8 suggestions for the whiskey, gin, or vodka-loving dads who adore a delicious, premium cocktail. Browse our list of Father’s Day…
The busiest sales season of the year is here, and now’s the time to take charge of your online presence if you haven’t already. Even if you think your business isn’t online, it is. People are talking about your products, leaving reviews, tagging your location or searching for your hours. Taking ownership of your digital…
