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As children most of us remember the first of May and many the special little rituals that accompany this day. While the reason behind these fun games may be forgotten, to many the act of dancing around the May pole and surprising someone with flowers are still things to do on May 1. Many wine [...]
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As much as we like our wine the chances are once in awhile a bottle will not be finished in the evening leaving the problem of how to store it and what to do with it. If you plan on drinking the wine the next evening with your meal than there is no problem. But [...]
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For those hosting a dinner trying to pare a quality wine with the menu can sometimes be a challenge. Of course there are those general rules of thumb for paring food and wine. Generally wine enthusiasts know it is best to serve red wine with red meats and to serve white wine with fish. Of [...]
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We all know that fine restaurants not only serve fine wines with their meals but they also cook with them. Even though many wine connoisseurs know this for some reason they are reluctant to try this at home. While for many just finding the perfect accompanying wine for your meal is enough others want to [...]
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Looking for a new twist on your Thanksgiving bird this year? We came across this recipe that incorporates white wine into a sweet and citrusy glaze. Herb Roasted Turkey with Wine 1 15 pound fresh or thawed turkey 2-3 tblsp olive oil 3 large lemons – juiced 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 large limes – [...]
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According to The New York Times, montepulciano d’Abruzzo has a good deal in common with eggplant alla parmigiana. Both the dish and the wine are common staples in low to middle-tier Italian restaurants, and rarely reap raves. But alter the dish somewhat from its traditional preparation (greasily fried and heavily-laden with cheese), and you get [...]
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Poached salmon makes for a great light supper (especially when topped with a creamy mustard or dill sauce), and chilled overnight it makes a great simple lunch or salad topping. Here’s our favorite method for perfectly cooked poached salmon fillets. Perfectly Poached Salmon 2 salmon fillets, skin removed (ask fishmonger to do this for you!) [...]
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Big plans for the Holiday weekend? We will be headed to a BBQ, and just may have a container of this party-friendly, warm weather treat in tow… White Wine Fruit Cocktail 1 1/4 cups dry white wine 1/3 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1/2 cantaloupe, cut into bite-size pieces 1 cup seedless [...]
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Is it wrong that I don’t completely hate on Sandra Lee? Sure, she’s likely to still use Tang as an ingredient, and I am still getting over the great "Denim and Diamonds Tablescape" debacle of 2007, but you gotta admit, the lady throws a heck of a party. I happened to catch an episode yesterday, [...]
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Its a little hard to imagine enjoying red wine in this oppressive heat we’ve been experiencing in the Northeast (other than our go-to sangria), but I spotted a recipe this weekend that made me want to crack open another bottle. Giada’s Cantaloupe Red Wine Surprise is a cool and refreshing heat-wave treat. Giada De [...]
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