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Black cake, a labor of patience

Posted by Lesley Stockton

I have been wanting to try my hand at making fruitcake for many years, now. Every year I realize around the beginning of December that I missed the …

Food editor cookie swap

Posted by Lesley Stockton

Last week, the Everyday Food team stayed late after work last week to bake and swap cookies, so we had an array of treats to give our friends. …

cocktail o'clock: tangerine salty dog

Posted by Lesley Stockton

Coat the rim of a high-ball glass with kosher salt. Fill with ice, 3 ounces tangerine juice, and 2 ounces vodka. Stir and sip!
Makes 1 drink

cocktail o'clock: pink sake lemonade

Posted by Lesley Stockton

Muddle together a couple of lemon wedges, 4 small strawberries or raspberries and 2 teaspoons sugar. Fill with ice and 3 ounces dry sake and stir.
Makes 1 drink

cocktail o'clock: spiked Arnold Palmer

Posted by Lesley Stockton

In a shaker, muddle together 2 lemon wedges and 1 tablespoon sugar. Fill with ice, 2 ounces bourbon, and 3 ounces fresh brewed iced tea. Shake well, pour …

cocktail o'clock: minty peach cooler

Posted by Lesley Stockton

In a tumbler, muddle together half a peach, 6 mint leaves and 2 teaspoons sugar. Fill with ice, 1 ounce St. Germain, 1 ounce vodka, and top with …

Tervis tumblers

Posted by Lesley Stockton

I recently went back home to Texas for a friend's wedding and was reintroduced to the Tervis tumbler when my friends mother met us at the river with …

Cocktail O'clock: Brandy Milk Punch

Posted by Lesley Stockton

In a blender, combine 1 pint vanilla ice cream, 1 cup half and half, 1/2 cup brandy, and 2 tablespoons Cointreau. Blend until smooth, and garnish with freshly …