LYRA MAG.

Great gathering food/drink-options to bring along... READY TO DRINK: NY State of Mind: Hard Cider-is catching on as a refreshing party  (or anytime) alcoholic drink-that synchs well with late Fall's typical fare. Try crisp-sweet-to-tart/acidic-to spice-y fruit selections from the Empire State's culinary destinations-the bountiful Hudson Valley and Catskills Mountains-or  the beautiful Finger Lakes-known for its award winning Rieslings. New York's abundant apple crop-with the variety of apples grown= first in the USA...are picked and often distilled- right on the premises. via GIPHY The slight carbonation and low- like beer -ABV-makes it worthy of game watching thirst quencher status AND meal sipping liquid- pair with  T-day turkey, cinnamon accented cookies/pies, rich creamy pastas, New England oysters' anything, to bold cheeses and in fancy  crafted cocktails . TRY:  Raymor Estates Cellar -from the Finger Lakes Region- is a wonderful fruit...

Right up there with '...Raindrops on Roses ..." Peppermint flavors are a fav thing,   taste-wise - for the holiday season. via GIPHY TIP: Add authentic Peppermint flavor to baked goods, homemade candies (drool worthy Peppermint Patt ies alert), festive cocktails +/or  an aromatic accent to hearty winter dishes of lamb-poultry-pork... with Nie lsen-Massey 's purely delicious Peppermint Extract.   Kosher certified, gluten and GMO free -and free of allergens...available in 2-4 oz sizes. Insta-holiday extract-real taste you can actually taste-a drop-or a tsp- go a long way! 

Fancy Food Show 2017 New fancy waffle crisps and cookie bites- can dress-up ice-cream...just like statement making glammy accessories can add pizazz to any wardrobe ... via GIPHY source imgur.com Wonderful WAFFLES  Daelmans showed a new chocolate-caramel flavored with cinnamon and bourbon vanilla. .. STROOPWAFELS ...their take on the Netherlands thin crispy cookie-waffle hybrid - Yes-you can place over a hot cuppa to melt the sweet gooey interior...but we think worthy of  cold ice cream sandwich status...tempting tasty play on texture. Non-GMO and no artificial flavors or preservatives Belgian Butters-Mini Waffle Crisps ...are another delicious take on thin crispy cookie/waffle European treat. Made with real butter...and also available in larger size,  its resealable bag is handy.... just in case -not entirely eaten once tripped open!