Cocktails on Shine

Stuffed? Two Remedies for Your Post-Thanksgiving Coma

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Indigestion is as much a Thanksgiving tradition as serving turkey, which makes it the ideal occasion to partake of a little after-dinner digestif. These strong, often bitter alcoholic spirits are said to ease the stomach discomfort caused by overindulging. (A potent elixir of Green Chartreuse is…

10 No-Fail Tips for the Perfect Thanksgiving

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Make your holiday a celebration to remember with these easy steps from expert chefs and party planners!

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5 hot drinks to perk up your punch bowl

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This is my favorite time of year to invite friends over for drinks and nibbles. And when it's cold outside, there's nothing more welcoming than a pot of hot cider simmering on the stove or a mug of mulled wine to offer my guests as they arrive. These delicious hot toddies (with alcohol and without) are festive enough to serve all season long. And the best part is they’re easy to make for a crowd, which means I’m not stuck in the kitchen mixing cocktails all night long.

Can breastfeeding moms party hardy on Halloween?

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A mom over on CafeMom wants to have a few drinks at a Halloween party, but here's the hitch -- she's breastfeeding. So the question came up: Should she "

Should you sip—or skip—that drink?

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I don’t always pour myself a glass of wine with dinner. Frankly, there are days when I’d rather “spend” those extra calories on a larger dinner portion or dessert. After all, a 5-ounce glass of wine has about 120 calories, a 12-ounce beer has 150 and mixed drinks like pina coladas or margaritas can boast 300+ calories. But what I often forget is that when it comes to drinks, it’s not just about the calories. There are health reasons to drink—or not—too.