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,…
The KGB cocktail is not named for the former Russian intelligence agency, and does not contain vodka. I just wanted to clear that up right off the bat, because that was my initial assumption the first time I heard about it. It gets its name from the fact that it’s made of Kahlua, Galliano and…
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,…
The Azteca drink recipe is one of those very rich, very delicious Kahlua cocktails. But instead of Kahlua’s usual partner in crime – Baileys – this drink adds something special: a dash of orange curacao. Along with that you get some creme de cacao, so the overall flavor is mocha with a hint of orange….
Retail has never stood still, but 2026 marks a clear turning point. Shoppers are more informed, more selective and more demanding than ever before. They expect experiences that feel personal, seamless and aligned with their values, whether they’re browsing online, walking into a store or chatting with an AI shopping assistant. At the same time,…
The Jack Knife drink recipe has just two ingredients: Jack Daniels whiskey and Baileys Irish Cream. It’s almost like having a whiskey with cream and sugar. This is a pretty powerful drink, containing no mixers – just straight alcohol. It’s not too sweet, and yet it’s far from straight whiskey. It’s reminiscent of a Warm…
When’s the last time you compared the inventory records from your point of sale system to the counted inventory levels in your stores? As every retailer unfortunately knows, inventory records and the results of an inventory count rarely match. While you always hope the discrepancy isn’t too large, you do need to reconcile inventory records…
The Western Sling cocktail is an easy-going fruity drink featuring three ounces pineapple juice – and most of an ounce of simple syrup, too. But it’s not as sweet as it sounds, because there’s also lemon juice and gin. It’s a variation on the Singapore Sling, and like the Singapore, the alcohol in it can…
When you run a business, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is how to accept payments from your customers, and with payment technology constantly evolving, it’s crucial to keep ahead of the trends. Two popular options are credit card machines and mobile payment solutions. While they both let you process card payments, they…
Every transaction captures specific details about inventory levels, customer preferences and staff performance. POS data is the foundation for strategic growth rather than just a simple digital receipt. POS data analysis turns raw numbers into actionable insights for multi-location operations. You spot trends early and optimize stock levels across all channels without the guesswork. We…
