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In Spain, cava (the Spanish word for the cellar where wines are kept) is the drink of choice around the holidays. Christmas Eve dinner (La Noche Buena) and New Year’s Eve (La Noche Vieja) just wouldn’t be the same with out it. But cavas are gaining momentum in America because they are delicious (made using the same method as French Champagne) and are more readily available and affordable than ever. They pair so well with the sweet and savory aspects of the meals served during this time of year, too. The six official types of cavas are as follows, depending...

Your holiday table can be everything from casual-country to elegant and formal, but whichever direction you choose, here are a few ideas to dress it to suit the tone you are looking for. We love to mix it up from holiday to holiday. If the weather is unusually warm, we’ll take it outside and mix and match chairs, hang lights in the trees and make a rustic go of it. Last year, we decided to go dramatic. Tuxedos and formal wear for all. Of course, we always break out the fine china and crystal no matter what. Take these tips...

  As a host or hostess, you have enough to do around holiday gatherings without having to be a bartender, too. So here are our tips for creating a serve-yourself, well-stocked holiday bar. THE LOCATION Find a place in your home that has enough space around it for people to get to. But an area that is not in the flow of traffic. A small table or cart is a perfect solution that you can locate where you want it. Resist the temptation to have any snacks on the bar area, so people can get in and get out without...

  Some foods just seem to cry out for being served in a glass. But a glass, you say, is for liquid items. Well we’ve found that’s not always the case.  Especially when you’re entertaining and want to add some panache to your party. In France they call this very trendy and elegant art a verrine (which means “protective glass.”) It’s all about color, flavor and layering. And lest we forget, simplicity. The formula is to layer items like cheeses, meats, veggies, fruits, creams and the like in a way that meshes deliciously. Small glasses work best, since these are...

Clients can be so hard to buy for. Your gift can’t be too personal, yet it has to impress. You can’t spend a fortune, but it does need to be nice. (Unlike the popcorn tin someone sent last holiday season.) We’ve found that our monogrammed barware and gifts are the perfect, and we have been told, PERFECT, gift for clients. Think about it. It’s impressive, thoughtful and useful (plus they’ll think of you every time they use it). Those rocks glasses with your client’s initials and a bottle of their favorite bourbon is a can’t-lose gift. Here are a few...

A simple post to offer you the gifts of some toasts for this Thanksgiving. We hope you laugh more and eat less (maybe) than last year, but always give thanks for what you have either way.                     Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at CLINK!   "May your stuffing be tasty. May your turkey plump. May your potatoes and gravy Have nary a lump. May your yams be delicious And your pies take the prize. And may your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off your thighs." Author unknown     "May rich blessings—Plenty, peace and prosperity be yours this Thanksgiving Day." ...