Beverages
Apple and Peach Compote
When apple season hits but peaches still linger at the market, it's time for a standout condiment to round out a main course or dessert.
Pappardelle With Pork Sugo And Hazelnuts
This Sunday sauce yields twice what you'll need, but it freezes beautifully; bank the extra and cash it in on another night.
Roast Goose with Oranges and Madeira
The goose is blanched briefly and then chilled for two days before roasting to ensure a crisp skin. Offer buttered peas and carrots with the goose, and pour a Pinot Noir. A pear tart would end the evening in style.
The Gibson
This version of the classic martini variation relies on gin, blanc vermouth, dry vermouth, and onion pickling liquid. The trickiest part of the recipe is preparing the pickled onions that are added as a garnish, but the effort is well worth it.
Better Vinegar Is Just a Wine Glass Away
One glass for you, one glass for your (vinegar's) mother.
A Drink to Redeem the Blender Cocktail
Who says farmers' market produce doesn't belong in a cocktail?
Root Beer Grows Up and Falls Flat
Boozy root beer isn't everything it's brewed up to be.
Life's A Peach Cocktail
Who says blender cocktails can't contain farmers' market produce? Here's a drink that highlights our favorite late-summer fruit.
Plum Wine
Plum wine is a traditional Japanese aperitif that's wonderful straight or with a splash of soda.
St-Germain Spritz
Spritzes use mixers and ice, so skip pricey Champagne.
Sloe Gin Spritz
Our warm-weather drinking philosophy in a nutshell: When in doubt, add bubbles.
The Ice-Free Way to Keep Wine Cold
All you have to do is treat your wine like beer.
Why You Shouldn't Just Drink Beer This Summer
What, you thought the stuff was just for drinking?