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,…
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,…
Cyndi Lauper famously said, ‘Mum’s just want to have fun’ – we might be paraphrasing – but as the indispensable glue that holds the family together, our mums are often too busy doing something for someone else (even if it is relaying the family gossip) as the fun unfolds around them. Our Mums are, and always…
Where would we be without our dads? Always ready to dole out advice (whether you asked for it or not), and help you out of a tight spot. They can be eccentric, immovable, occasionally wise, and without us realising it, often taken for granted. So Father’s Day is important. A time to show our dads…
Discover the Passion Fruit Martini: Cocktail Craft Elevated by Patrick Pistolesi The Passion Fruit Martini isn’t just another cocktail, it’s an expression of modern mixology at its finest with a popular elegant fancy side. A perfect harmony of exotic passion fruit, velvety vodka, and smooth vanilla, this cocktail has captivated palates across the globe. 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,…
Why Everyone’s Obsessed with Pornstar Martinis – And How to Recreate it at Home The Pornstar Martini isn’t just a drink, it’s a whole experience – with that ‘extra’ touch of easy chic attitude. Equal parts spectacle and seduction, it’s the cocktail equivalent of stepping into a velvet robe with champagne in hand. And now,…
A great spirits pairing can turn a meal into an experience. The right pour sharpens salty flavors, softens sweetness, lifts aroma, and keeps each bite feeling fresh. The wrong pour can flatten a dish or push it into bitter, hot, or cloying territory. If you’ve ever wondered why bourbon loves caramel desserts, why gin can…
Take one sip of a well-made daiquiri, and you can feel the structure immediately. You get a clean snap of citrus, a warm backbone, and a finish that stays bright rather than sticky. The drink tastes “right” because every element shows up in the right amount. That “right amount” is not a mystery. It comes…
Rum brands are embracing tequila’s “Additive-Free” labeling and coming for caramel coloring. Additive-free = Quality? Additive Free Alliance seal used for tequila Over the past decade, the term “additive free” became a quality signifier—and controversy—in the tequila industry. The founders of the Agave Matchmaker company created the Additive Free Alliance to test and promote brands…
