What's one of my favorite things about fall? Warm apple cider with cinnamon and autumn spices, of course! I've been guzzling it at the farmers' market (with these amazing apple fritters) like it's going out of style.

I actually prefer to make my own cider at home because it makes my house smell so delicious! Keep reading for five easy apple cider recipes...

I'm having some friends over this weekend to watch Mad Men (my favorite show) and in trying to figure out what to feed them besides martinis, I stumbled upon the perfect menu.

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Fourth of July is already here?! Seriously, where has this summer gone?

I went and saw the movie The Hangover this weekend (by the way, absolutely hilarious), so I was inspired to do a link roundup about those (more or less) pre-baby boozing days.

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It's Kentucky Derby time! Are you going to watch this weekend?

It just wouldn't be the Road to the Roses without fried chicken and ice cold mint juleps. Food Network chef Tyler Florence was on the Today show this week showing us how to make these tasty Southern treats...

Don't you wish every morning could start with an Irish coffee buzz? I do.

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, here's the classic way to mix up this delicious beverage. (And for the non-drinkers of the bunch, I've got some options, as well).

Here's an interesting Food and Drink Question that's sparked quite a bit of controversy among CafeMoms:

Should children be allowed to bring parents a beer from the fridge?

Today, Feb. 22, is National Margarita Day! Sounds like a fake holiday to me, but I'll take any chance I can get to celebrate tequila and America's favorite cocktail! I found some recipes (non-alcoholic, too!) so you can shake up your own frosty concoction at home.

Uh oh. Like I need another excuse to drink more wine...

Fear of carb- and sugar-overload (sometimes) is enough to deter me from over-serving myself. But now a new naturally sweetened wine made in Indiana called Slender Wine has no sugar, no carbs, and no fat. There's even three kinds: white, red, and blush.

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Will you be tuning in today to Barack Obama's Inauguration? Better question: How will you be celebrating the swearing in of the new president? Folks in Washington D.C. are toasting this event with an Obama-themed cocktail called, "The Dream," offered in several area restaurants. Keep reading to find out what goes into this tasty beverage...