Favorites for the foodie: Christmas gift ideas from our writers

There`s no doubt we love our brandy here in Wisconsin, and Central Standard Craft Distillery has found fans with its award-winning North Brandy. Now, they’ve added to their Flannel Series of limited release flavors with the seasonal North chocolate brandy. Featuring nearly a half-pound of chocolate, this winter wonder adds a delicious holiday twist to cocktails like the old fashioned...

Island Orchard Cider

We’re lucky to have several Wisconsin hard cider brands, but the packaging and bottles of Door County’s Island Orchard Cider make theirs especially gift worthy.

In 2006, owners Bob and Yannique Purman planted their orchard on Washington Island to grow 41 apple varieties for cider, which they’ve been selling at their Door County Cider House and across the state since 2011. Today, they produce 23 varieties of cider....

Lost Whale cocktails at Blush Moon Aesthetics

Perhaps you`d like to give your favorite hard-working cook or cocktail aficionado some "me time" that comes with a good drink.

At Blush Moon Aesthetics, which offers facials ($95 to $175) and other services, customers are welcomed with a drink of their choice to sip. They can choose from cold-brewed or hot coffee, or Odyssea sangria or cocktails by the Bay View bar Lost Whale (which also consults on collaborations like this one)...