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July 11, 2019

A beginners guide to Pinot Noir

Today we’re going to look at one of the oldest, and in this writer’s humble opinion, one of the greatest wines grapes in the world: Pinot Noir. This highly prized grape is over 1000 years older than Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s also a remarkably fragi…

July 9, 2019

Fix-it-yourself: Sticky doors

There are few things more frustrating than a sticky door. Houses located in areas with dramatically fluctuating climates are particular prone to seasonly sticking doors. If you’ve ever noticed a door that used to glide closed with little trouble s…

July 6, 2019

A beginners guide to ice wine

Today we are going to be looking at one of the more unusual grape-based offerings available: Ice wine. This super-sweet drink is not for everyone, but those looking for a wine unlike any other would be hard pressed — pardon the pun — to find somet…

July 4, 2019

Three Thanksgiving desserts that aren’t pumpkin pie

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to start making meal preparations. Regardless of whether you’re entertaining, feeding your family, or just having a small intimate dinner, one of the crucial ingredients in any Thanksgiving feast…

Chicken

July 2, 2019

My Cook: Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake

Pasta bakes are comfort food that’s a great way to hide veggies. They’re also usually one of those one-pan meals that aren’t really one pan. All of the ingredients need to be cooked separately before they …

June 29, 2019

10 Minute Prep Meals

Sometimes we have an afternoon with nothing to do where we choose a complex, time intensive recipe we’ve been wanting to make for a long time…this list of recipes is not for those times. Here are your go to’s for the rest of the week when you’re…

Beef
Duck

June 28, 2019

A beginners guide to Mencía wine

There’s nothing quite like the joy of discovery. I love roaming through the wine aisle and seeking out unfamiliar varietals and bottles. Occasionally, I’ve taken a risk and bought a bottle of a wine I’ve never heard of only to discover upon openin…

June 28, 2019

A beginners guide to White Bordeaux

While the Bordeaux area in France is well-regarded for its red blends, it may surprise some to hear that the region is also responsible for creating some truly excellent white blends. The suitably named White Bordeaux is one of the best kept secre…

Slow Cook

June 28, 2019

Crumbles and Crisps with Suvie

Suvie baked fruit desserts are perfection. The slow cooked fruit becomes juicy and tender and, after a quick broil, the topping is delightfully crunchy. What more could you want from a dessert? Feel free to use the frozen version of your favorite …

June 27, 2019

A beginners guide to wine: Five key characteristics

In order to truly enjoy wine, you need to understand it. Crucial to that understanding are the five factors that characterize any bottle of wine. Acidity, alcohol, body, sweetness, and tannins are the first five factors anyone hoping to develop th…

June 25, 2019

Pad See Ew

This takeout staple comes home with our simple weeknight version of Pad See Ew. Pad See Ew (also spelled phat si-io, pad siew, or pad..

June 24, 2019

Meatless Burgers

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Burgers are the classic American diner food we all know and love, but in this day and age, many people are ch…

June 24, 2019

How to stick to a “no-phone” policy at bedtime

Smartphones, how did we ever live without them? I ask myself this all the time, most often when I’m using a map app to navigate around an unfamiliar city, or having the entire internet at my fingertips. But as undeniably cool as modern tech can be…

June 19, 2019

How to make your own muesli

One of the hands-down best breakfast foods is a simple bowl of muesli. This munchable morning food has got everything: oats for carbohydrates, nuts for protein, milk or yogurt for dairy, and fruit for… well fruit. Unfortunately, pre-packaged muesl…

Shrimp

June 17, 2019

Salad Spinners: Not Just for Salads Anymore!

Salad spinners, aside from drying lettuce what are they good for? Rather a lot as it turns out! Yes, it seems that the salad spinner has gotten a bit of a bad rap over the years. Far from being an unnecessary luxury that takes up cupboard space, s…