12 Classic Cocktails With A Twist
If you love making classic cocktails this unique collection of recipes is filled with twists that turn a host of favorites on their heads with clever techniques and creative ingredients.
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12 Classic Cocktails With A Twist
If you love making classic cocktails this unique collection of recipes is filled with twists that turn a host of favorites on their heads with clever techniques and creative ingredients.
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Getting Started Cooking Sous Vide
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Chicken, Potato and Chickpea Curry
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Stainless Steel Programmable Digital Crock-Pot, 3.5 quart
The programmable Crock-Pot makes family dinners, potlucks, and parties effortless. Its rectangular design is the perfect size and shape to ...
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OXO Good Grips Adjustable Measuring Cup
If you like to cook or bake with thick, sticky ingredients like honey, molasses, or peanut butter having an adjustable ...
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The Savoy Cocktail Book
One of the most famous cocktail books ever written the Savoy Cocktail Book is a classic post-Prohibition tome written by ...
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Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails: From the Alamagoozl...
Anyone who enjoys an icy drink and an unforgettable tale will love this expanded and updated edition of Forgotten Cocktails ...
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Flexible Silicone Skull Ice Cube Mold Tray
Have a little fun with your drinks with these skull ice cubes. This ice cube mold makes four giant cubes ...
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Spartan Knife Block
It's time to defend your kitchen with a Spartan knife block. Made to resemble a Spartan warrior this unique knife ...
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