As their names imply in French, an apéritif is meant to be consumed before a meal to stimulate the appetite, while a digestif is served after a meal to aid digestion. Because sugar and alcohol can ...

Pleasantly bitter, herb-infused Campari is a bracing aperitif, especially when it's blended with a little sparkling wine as it is here. Neal Bodenheimer, the owner of Cure in New Orleans, loves how ...

FRANCE TAUGHT me some important customs: Substitute perfume for a shower in a pinch, buy bread and produce fresh daily, and cap the day with an aperitif. As a student in France half my life ago, I ...

For an impromptu aperitif or a homemade touch to your buffets, these puff pastry bites are just perfect! :) Easy to prepare, they combine the sweetness of cream cheese, the acidity of sun-dried ...

There are a lot of great European things that have, unfortunately, never caught on in the United States. Like four weeks minimum paid vacation time. Original Cadbury chocolate! And let's not forget, ...

When my husband turned 50 a few years ago, he decided it was time to grow up and buy some martini glasses. And not just any glasses but gorgeous Riedel stemware, plus a sleek stainless-steel shaker ...

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At Christmas, the aperitif immediately sets the tone: your guests arrive, conversations begin, trays are passed around and everyone grabs a bite to eat before the meal. Golden puff pastries, colorful ...