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Day 8 of the 12 Days of Christmas

On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me… Eight Maids-a-Milking, Seven Swans-a-Swimming, Six Geese-a-laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves and A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

We haven’t been able to find you eight maids-a-milking, but we did find you the new, state-of-the-art Hurom Juicer and stunning red cookware from T-Fal. The juicing trend is not slowing down and making it from home just got easier, as is cooking at home with the great meal delivery services! Now you just need the right equipment!

Hurom HZ Juicer

 

How do you take your juice? Our favorite is both sweet and savory fruits like apples and oranges with a touch of ginger. Green leafy vegetables are delicious like kale and spinach with a pop of pomegranate! Have you thought about making your own refreshing almond milk? With this stunning copper juicer, you can confidently pick and choose from a wide range of ingredients.

The Hurom HZ Hurom HZ Slow Juicer is priced at $599.00 and can be found at hurom.com

 

T-Fal Color Luxe Cookware

Starting out this year in your new home or want to switch out your old cookware, look no further. We’re feeling the love for this beautiful and durable jewel-toned cookware set with T-Fal’s signature non-stick interior for easy cleanup. On the eighth day of Christmas, we help make cooking and the cleanup a lot more pleasant, thus giving you more time to spend with loved ones over good food.

T-Fal Color Luxe Cookware is priced at $119.99 (NOW: $70.85) and can be purchased at amazon.com

 

 

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12 Heizenbergs Of Christmas At The Tuck Room

Our favorite mixologist, Adam Seger of the Tuck Room Downtown New York City, has created his very own 12 Days of Christmas.

Photography by Dimitri Mais
Be sure to catch one of Adam’s Twelve Heizenbergs of Christmas — it’s a real treat! Hurry, as there are only seven days left in the first round. It’s quite a sight, watching Adam create and brew his infusions, and even better is sipping his delectable concoctions afterward. We had the distinct pleasure of sampling the first day, a Partridge in a Pear Tree. His talent, personality, and charm will have you going back night after night.

 

Here are all the 12 days

DAY 12
Twelve Drummers Drumming
• Dewar’s 12-Year-Old, A Dozen Different Winter Citrus

DAY 11
Eleven Pipers Piping
• Balsam Magnolia Aperitif Wine, Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Syrup, Pisco

DAY 10
Ten Lords-a-Leaping
• Laphroaig 10-Year-Old Scotch, Laird’s 10-Year-Old Apple Brandy, Honeycomb, Winter Spices

DAY 9
Nine Ladies Dancing
• Appleton Female Master Distiller Year Rum, Ron Zacapa Female Master Distiller Rum, Nine Exotic Aphrodisiacs

DAY 8
Eight Maids-a-Milking
• Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka, Buratta, Micro Basil, Walnuts

DAY 7
Seven Swans a Swimming
• Seagram’s 7 Crown Whisky, Smoked Salmon, White Grapefruit, Fennel, White Pepper

DAY 6
Six Geese-a-Laying
• Grey Goose, Nutmeg, Cadbury Eggs

DAY 5
Five Golden Rings
• Gold Rum, Golden Pineapple, Gold Leaf, Goldschlager, Golden Brown Cardamom-Infused Turbinado

DAY 4
Four Calling Birds
• Wild Turkey 101, Rebel Yell Bourbon, Famous Grouse Scotch, Old Crow Bourbon, Crispy Duck Skin, Quatre Epices

DAY 3
Three French Hens
• Calvados, Cognac, Armagnac, Almond Financiers, Coconut Rochers, Bouche de Noel

DAY 2
Two Turtle Doves
• Sour Mash Bourbon, Deconstructed Turtle Chocolates

DAY 1
A Partridge in a Pear Tree
• St George ‘Terroir’ Spruce Tip Gin, Ruby Port, Heirloom Pears, Cloves

 

On Christmas Eve, the Tuck Room will be open from 11:30am to 9pm, making and serving the 12th night of Christmas Heizenberg. As a holiday gift to the city on Christmas Eve, they offer each Tuck Room guest a complimentary liquid nitrogen “aroma flight,” where you can experience the smell of each of the 12 days of Christmas Heizenbergs. If you like it, they’ll then create a bespoke cocktail with any of the 12 days of Christmas Heizenbergs (from the Liquid Library of infusions from the previous 11 nights) for $20 per cocktail.

Then beginning Christmas Day, when the Tuck Room is open from 4pm to 9pm, they’ll repeat the full 12 Days of Christmas Heizenbergs every day, ending with the 12th Day of Christmas Heizenberg on Friday, January 5th. You can sample a complimentary aroma experience of the evening’s Heizenberg and indulge in a bespoke cocktail made with any of the 12 Days of Christmas via bottles from the Heizenberg Liquid Library.

 

About Adam

Master Bartender / Advanced Sommelier, Adam Seger – Laudably dubbed “The Charlie Trotter of Cocktails” by Newcity Magazine and “Spirits Guru” by Food & Wine, Adam Seger takes a true chef’s approach to his creative libations, mindfully combining fresh ingredients and handcrafted elixirs in novel ways. Seger’s mixing style has put him on an international stage, being the first American to present cocktails to The Russian Cocktail Club in Moscow as well as giving the first Mixology Master Class to The International Association of Culinary Professionals. Seger is a Certified Culinary Professional, a Wine & Spirits Judge for The Beverage Testing Institute and a Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced Sommelier.

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Day 5 Of The 12 Days Of Christmas

On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… five golden rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree.

Except it wasn’t just golden rings, but rather beautiful white and black diamonds, and blue sapphires from one of our new favorite jewelry designers, Roberto Demeglio. With the holidays coming — and let’s not forget New Year’s Eve — be sure to turn heads by wearing a piece from his sparkling collections. Pure pleasure, passion for technology, deep artisanal tradition; Roberto Demeglio is the jeweler with a true balance of design flair, technical experimentation, and craft tradition. These jewels are for women who want to stand out!

 

Giotto large bracelet in gold and white diamonds

Giotto large ring in gold, black diamonds and spot

Giotto medium ring in gold, blue sapphires and white diamonds

About Roberto Demeglio

1902    Giuseppe Demeglio is born in Turin.

1922    
After beginning his career as a watchmaker, he opens his first jeweler’s store/workshop at via Borgodora.
1923    He becomes an official purveyor for the Italian Royal Family.

1928    The jeweler’s store/workshop is moved at corso Regina Margherita. Giuseppe Demeglio specializes in working with gold and setting precious stones.1958    Celestino Demeglio, Giuseppe’s son, moves the family business to corso Sempione.

1984    After training at the Benvenuto Cellini Art School and apprenticing with some of the best goldsmiths in Valenza, Milan, Bergamo, and Turin, young Roberto Demeglio opens his own jeweler’s workshop at 200 Corso Sempione, near his father Giuseppe’s store.

1989    The current workshop – a melting pot of ideas and jewelry – is opened on via Fratelli Calandra. Roberto Demeglio’s focus on design and technology allows him to satisfy a growing number of clients and to produce jewelry for famous international brands.

2008    Roberto Demeglio wins the Couture Design Awards, Town & Country competition in Las Vegas with Anaconda bracelet. He receives two nominations for the same competition and takes first and second place in the contest for the best jewel with an Australian pearl promoted by Platinum Guild and the Nishikawa Award. 2009  Roberto Demeglio wins again the Couture Design Awards, Town & Country competition in Las Vegas with Zebra bracelet. Roberto Demeglio celebrates the magic of pearls: the Nishikawa collection is born.

2011    A new big mill is opened in Valenza (Italy). Valenza is one of the most important Jewellery district in the world. Roberto Demeglio draws Margherita Collection which is launched with a significant advertising campaign.

2012    Roberto Demeglio wins the First Award at Platinum Design Awards 2012 of Basilea with the Kerouac bracelet.

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Day 4 Of The 12 Days Of Christmas

One the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree.

Except it wasn’t calling birds, but rather beautiful furs from the stunning NYC-based brand Pologeorgis. With the winter really picking up, we’re making it our top priority to stay warm and cozy, while remaining stylish. Pologeorgis carries a wide range of everything fur, from vests and coats to hats, gloves, and scarves.

The beautiful Anastasia Fox and Woll Blend Belted Vest will keep you warm, trendy and add a pop of color to your outfit. Works great with a pair of black dress pants and a white shirt. The vest has a silver fox hood, flat felled seams, and small side slits detail. It’s the perfect combination of fun, colorful, and elegant.

The Anastasia Fox and Woll Blend Belted Vest is priced at $965 and can be purchased at pologeorgis.com

The popular brand also goes beyond clothing. The collection includes slippers, bags, and even fashion jewelry. The Large Signature Pouch in Black with Gold is an all-time bestseller. It easily fits all of your personal belongings — and even has enough space for your laptop. It’s style and business all in one.

The Large Signature Pouch in Black with Gold is priced at $690, but is currently on sale for just $295 at pologeorgis.com

About Pologeorgis

Since 1960, when founder Stanley Pologeorgis established the company, Pologeorgis has been committed to developing innovative techniques and collaborating with designers to make fur modern and wearable. Starting with a collaboration with Pierre Balmain in the 1970’s, Pologeorgis has collaborated with numerous prestigious fashion labels including Michael Kors, Derek Lam, and Zac Posen. Pologeorgis Furs is renowned for their tradition of quality and unparalleled craftsmanship. Read more about its history here.