Maggie Hoffman's Profile

This Bitter, Spicy Amaro Cocktail Is Like a Dark 'n Stormy for Weirdos

@scalfin: I feel embarrassed to admit I've never tried Moxie. It's sorta regional? Now I'm determined to find + put it in a drink!

This Bitter, Spicy Amaro Cocktail Is Like a Dark 'n Stormy for Weirdos

@chi type: Happy birthday!

Turn Your Diablo Cocktail Into a Lemony Tequila Punch

@Ellen C; the lemon flavor might not be quite as fresh but it won't spoil overnight as long as the cocktail mix is in the fridge, a cooler, etc. Add the seltzer just before serving.

El Diablo con Limón (Tequila Punch With Cassis and Lemon)

@Nancy, it'll depend on the size of your glass, of course! But I'd say fill a Collins glass with ice, then 2/3 full with the cocktail mix. Add 2 to 3 ounces of chilled seltzer to taste.

How to Make the Best Arnold Palmer Ever

@Alfred O'Chicken, that DOES sound good!

How to Throw a Poke Party

At a recent picnic, friends brought poke fixings and kept them cool by balancing the bowls on big ice packs. Seemed to work well!

Homemade Cool Whip: How to Make the Best Freezer-Safe Whipped Cream

brownie sandwiches? yes please.

Homemade Cool Whip: How to Make the Best Freezer-Safe Whipped Cream

brownie sandwiches? yes please.

30-Minute Meal Plan: Quick and Simple Recipes to Free Up a Busy Week

@kevswick: extra inspiration here, feel free to swap out any meal with leftovers!

Triple Crown (Whiskey Sour Cocktail With Amaro)

@Monika K, Both Giffard and Combier make high-quality Pamplemousse. You can find it at Warehouse or Astor Wines in Manhattan or Heights Chateau or Smith & Vine in Brooklyn, among others.

3 Great Cocktails From Brooklyn Bartender, Your New Drinks Bible

@moosefight I haven't tried the Paula's, so I'm not sure if the sweetness level would be the same. I'd recommend Combier or Giffard . This might be a good way to find: Combier search or Giffard search, select your state.

How to Make Italian Seafood Salad (Insalata di Frutti di Mare)

Upon reading, immediately decided to make this for dinner tonight.

The Comfort Food Diaries: Whipped Cream Is All That Matters

Definitely read this and immediately went and bought fresh cream for whipping. How could you not?

A Hill of Beans, and How I Cooked Them

@coppertone, Rainbow Grocery. Still great, though it seemed more exciting five years ago. These days tons of shops offer great beans & other things in bulk. (Though the oil section at Rainbow is still pretty unusual.)

On This Week's Special Sauce: Dale Talde on Fried Chicken, Ranch Dressing, and Growing Up Filipino

@ajax62 Thanks, we're working to resolve the issue!

Meet the Serious Eats Podcast, Special Sauce

Here's the RSS feed for ya. Thanks for listening!

For Easier Entertaining, A Make-Ahead Aperitif

Hey @Moosefight, where are you located? Perhaps I can track down a store near you that has it! Also, you can purchase online from somewhere like Astor Wines if your state allows shipping.

The Food Lab: The Book Has Arrived

You guys, when you buy the book, be sure you have a weekend (or a month) free to dive in. You may not be able to tear yourself away. Congrats, Kenji!

How to Make Cherry Clafoutis, a Dessert so Elegant, Your Guests Won't Know How Easy it is

In the days of clipping magazines/newspapers, my mother saved a MILLION clafoutis recipes. She never, to my knowledge, actually made the stuff. It just always sounded so good!

American Booze Hall Of Fame: The Best Spirits of the Northeast

@patricius, that depends where you live! I recommend searching on Wine-Searcher for shops near you.

The Good Bagel Manifesto

Poppyseed bagels for life!

Joe Carroll on How to Learn About Barbecue and Beer

@CoryB, in the book, Joe mentions "a pocket of legitimate barbecue hidden among the heavily wooded Pine Barrens in the southern part of the state" including roadside stands. Two favorites he mentions: Uncle Dewey's Outdoor BBQ Pavillion and Henri's Hotts.

American Booze Hall Of Fame: The Best Spirits of the Northeast

@beebop, we tried to include only spirits distilled in the Northeast. Whistle Pig is growing its own grains to begin distilling soon, but I believe the spirit is currently distilled in Canada. Delicious stuff though! I definitely recommend tasting it!

How to Pair Wine With Summer's Best Dishes

@AlfredoL, here's a good place to start: The Ultimate Backyard BBQ Beer Pairing Cheat Sheet.

Bored With Maple? 26 Toppings for Your Pancakes

@lhg @linds774---aw, thanks. It was actually the frustration of writing this one that got me writing the other one! (Plus the frustration at googling "What can I eat with gestational diabetes" and coming up short.)