Boston area drinks expert Dale Cruise has embarked on a mission to drink champagne every day for year. His noble quest has had him drinking bubbly for 110 days now. Here is a snippet of a recent post: During this holiday season, I’ve met lots of new people. Invariably, when talk turns to what I do, I mention this Champagne Campaign I’m on to sip sparkling... [Read more...]
A well stocked bar is essential for entertaining with ease. It is such a hassle to run out to the liquor store every time you entertain so take some time to establish a stocked bar. Having the basic bar essentials on hands means you can be ready to entertain at the drop of a hat. Here are some tips for stocking your bar from the Boston Globe: BEER Ales and... [Read more...]
Didriks – Best of Boston Home 2011
Didriks is proud to have been awarded Best of Boston Home 2011 in outdoor furniture by Boston Magazine for the second year in a row! The Best of Boston Home awards are dedicated to the best in Boston design, shopping, architecture, and building, and we're happy to be beside some of our favorite local businesses including Frank Shirley Architects and Yayla Tribal... [Read more...]
Figgy pudding or plum pudding is a quintessentially British Christmas dessert that is steeped in holiday tradition. The sweet can be traced all the way back to the 1600s so clearly it must have something going for it! Interestingly, the pudding's high alcohol content was controversial and the Puritans banned the confection back in the mid 1600s. Makes it seem... [Read more...]
Wishing you could take a break from the craziness of the holiday season? Just imagine yourself sitting down with a freshly brewed cup of coffee in this sunny Brooklyn, NY kitchen. The apartment is designed by the Brooklyn Home Company and we think it is just about perfect. The open kitchen and living space is a mix of contemporary and rustic that is stylish... [Read more...]
