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Irish Coffee is delicious any time of year, but tastes extra special as St. Patrick’s Day nears. Essential to this coffee cocktail is a good Irish whiskey. The word whiskey comes from the Gaelic term uisce beatha, meaning “waters of life.”
To make Irish Coffee at home, all you need is brewed coffee, thickened cream, brown sugar and of course, Irish whiskey. The coffee is drunk through a layer of cream, which floats at the top.
We recommend serving your Irish Coffee in a clear ..read more
Brine-preserving beef dates back to 11th century Europe. Traditionally, it was cured using coarse salt the size of corn kernels. The word “corned” is derived from an Old English word for grain, or small hard things the size of grain.
Interior fat (marbling) is what gives corned beef its tender texture and delicious flavor. Some cuts have exterior fat as well, which you can trim before or after cooking to your preference.
We have three different cuts of corned beef available from ..read more
Our Roberts Corned Beef is a taste of Old World San Francisco and a staple for St. Patrick’s Day meals. Mollie Stone’s is proud to carry Roberts, which has also found its way onto the menus of Tommy’s Joynt, Lefty O’Doul’s, Marin Joe’s and other quintessential Bay Area restaurants.
Roberts is a fifth-generation, family-owned business in San Francisco celebrating 100 years of business. The great-grandfather, G.H. Roberts, arrived in America from New Zealand with a family recipe for corned beef ..read more
Leap year only comes once every four years. Here are some things you may or may not know about February 29.
Why do we need to have leap years?
The ancient Egyptians were the first to determine that the Earth actually takes a bit longer than 365 days to circle the sun. The extra 5 hours, 48 minutes and 46 seconds annually are accumulated over the course of four years and we “catch up” with an extra day every 4th year (2012, ..read more
February 14th, Valentine’s Day, is the most romantic day on the calendar in the United States and is celebrated throughout the world. It is known as a lovers’ holiday. Whatever you choose to call it, one thing is certain: love is in the air.
In today’s society, love is expressed in many different ways. These include the giving of a love note called a valentine to that special someone or a more elegant gift such as roses or chocolates. 189 million ..read more
Did you know the Superbowl is the second biggest eating day of the year after Thanksgiving? Here are a few winning recipes for Game Day.
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Independence Day is not the only time of year for fireworks. Here are two sparkling wines that are sure to make your Valentine’s Day twinkle!
Louis Bouillot Brut Rose has long been one of our favorite sparkling wines. Louis Bouillot was founded in 1877 in a little village nestled in the heart of the Cote d’Or (Hill of Gold) in Burgundy, France. This Perle d’Aurose (Pearl of the Dawn) is made from 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Gamay grapes. The result ..read more
As you savor the last few moments of 2011 and ring in the New Year, impress your guests with an appetizer of KIND bars and cheese.
KIND bars are all-natural fruit and nut bars that make a great snack on their own. For a seriously scrumptious appetizer in a matter of minutes, simply cut each KIND bar into 6 to 8 pieces (bite-size) and top with a piece of your favorite cheese. We love the resulting combination of a sweet nutty ..read more
From our Sommelier, Ken Schroeder
There is no more celebratory holiday aperitif than a sparkling wine. The most popular ones are Prosecco, Cava, California Sparklers and Champagne. All of these wines are typically high in acid and lower in alcohol making them a perfect match for a wide variety of hors d’oeuvres and foods. Keep reading to learn about the differences between Prosecco, Cava, California Sparklers and Champagne.
Eggnog’s rich flavor and texture have become synonymous with the holidays, but why? And what is it made of, anyway? Keep reading to find out and for some recipes.