How to choose a bottle of wine in a restaurant Channel: howdini Length: 0 Date: June 14, 2008 When you're handed the wine list at a restaurant, are you seized with panic, afraid you'll order the wrong bottle? Ray Isle, Seni...

How to buy a wedding gift Channel: howdini Length: 0 Date: June 14, 2008 Buying a couple a wedding gift has never been easier thanks to online registries and wedding websites. So why is it still so complicated? Here with...

How to stock your home bar with the right tools Channel: howdini Length: 0 Date: June 14, 2008 The right bar tools can make the difference between great cocktails and sad ones. But if you don’t know a jigger from a strainer, Mixologist Allen...

How to mix a classic manhattan cocktail Channel: howdini Length: 0 Date: June 14, 2008 A Manhattan is a sophisticated cocktail that isn’t for the faint of heart. Mixologist Allen Katz shows how to mix a classic Manhattan.

How to buy champagne at every price range Channel: howdini Length: 0 Date: June 14, 2008 A nice bottle of champagne doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are suggestions from Olivier Magny, a professional sommelier and owner of ...

How to make a perfect daiquiri Channel: howdini Length: 0 Date: June 14, 2008 Daiquiris bring a Latin flavor to every cocktail party. Mixologist Allen Katz shares his recipe for making a perfect daiquiri.

How to make a margarita Channel: howdini Length: 0 Date: June 14, 2008 Margaritas are a party in a cocktail glass, and if you’re mixing the drinks, you’d better know how to make one. Mixologist Allen Katz takes you to ...

How to make a margarita Channel: howdini Length: 0 Date: June 14, 2008 Margaritas are a party in a cocktail glass, and if you’re mixing the drinks, you’d better know how to make one. Mixologist Allen Katz takes you to ...

How to mix a perfect mojito Channel: howdini Length: 0 Date: June 14, 2008 Mojitos are one of the most popular rum drinks. Best of all, you get to use a fun bar tool called a muddler. Mixologist Allen Katz shows you how ...

How to mix a perfect cosmopolitan cocktail Channel: howdini Length: 0 Date: June 14, 2008 A perfect cosmopolitan is a must at any cocktail party. Mixologist Allen Katz shares his technique for mixing the perfect cosmo.

How to plan a wedding menu Channel: howdini Length: 0 Date: June 14, 2008 Planning a wedding? Then you're no doubt planning a menu, too. And you probably have more options than you think. Here's the lat...

How to properly taste wine Channel: howdini Length: 0 Date: June 14, 2008 Do you know when to swirl and when to sniff a glass of wine? Did you know that wine has 'legs'? Learn all about wine tasting fro...

How to properly taste wine Channel: howdini Length: 0 Date: June 14, 2008 Do you know when to swirl and when to sniff a glass of wine? Did you know that wine has 'legs'? Learn all about wine tasting fro...

How to create a gourmet cheese plate Channel: howdini Length: 0 Date: June 13, 2008 A cheese plate can be so much more than cheddar cubes with toothpicks. Here, Terrance Brennan, chef-proprietor of New York's Picholine and...

How to decorate a pillar candle Channel: howdini Length: 0 Date: June 13, 2008 Turn a plain pillar candle into a gorgeous decoration for the table. Floral and interior designer Rebecca Cole demonstrates how to decorate a pilla...

How to decorate a pillar candle Channel: howdini Length: 0 Date: June 13, 2008 Turn a plain pillar candle into a gorgeous decoration for the table. Floral and interior designer Rebecca Cole demonstrates how to decorate a pilla...

How to set a formal table Channel: howdini Length: 0 Date: June 13, 2008 Setting an elegant table is more than just knowing where the salad fork goes. It's paying attention to the small details that add up to a ...

How to set a great casual table Channel: howdini Length: 0 Date: June 13, 2008 Create the perfect atmosphere for a casual dinner party with warm touches and a simple centerpiece. Floral and interior designer Rebecca Cole shows...

How to make a hand tied bouquet Channel: howdini Length: 0 Date: June 13, 2008 One of the prettiest, and trendiest, ways to give a bouquet of flowers is to hand tie them with ribbons. Floral and interior designer Rebecca Cole ...