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February 18, 2019

A beginners guide to Tannat wine

Today we’re going to look at a red wine that has only started gaining popularity in the last few years: Tannat. Tannat is considered the national grape of Uruguay, where it is grown in abundance. The country’s dry climate is ideally suited to this…

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February 7, 2019

A beginners guide to Pinotage wine

With the warmer months just around the corner, it’s a perfect time to explore some big and bold red wines. One wine, in particular, seems tailor-made to be enjoyed with the smokey meaty flavors of grilled foods: Pinotage. The Pinotage grape is the…

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December 18, 2018

What is pearl barley and what can you do with it?

Barley is a grain that, like other grains, must be processed to be edible. Hulled barley or barley groats are the most minimally processed — the inedible outer husk is removed and that’s about it. Hulled barley takes a long time to cook (say, two …

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November 21, 2018

You grilled what for dinner?!

You often hear about grilling steaks or burgers or hot dogs or chicken. Shish kabobs, peppers and onions, and mushrooms are all regular grill fare. And grilled pizza is becoming commonplace, too.

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November 10, 2018

How to Entertain: Crackers and Fruit Edition

So you’re hosting a party, and you’ve chosen your cheese. Now what do you add to your plate to round it out? With so many options to choose from, here are …

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June 30, 2018

The Perfect Gift for Parents of a New Baby

As the mother of two young children, I’ll let you in on a little secret. The absolute best gift for new parents is… wait for it…. food. No diapers, no baby toys, no cute baby outfits. Just food.

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April 6, 2018

Six ways to use shredded zucchini, every day

Whenever anyone mentions zucchini in the summer, they also probably mention its prolific nature. If you’ve ever grown zucchini in a home garden, you know exactly what I’m talking about. One day you have no zucchini, and the next you have three

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January 31, 2018

A Brief History of Sous Vide

Unless you have only a mild interest in all things culinary, chances are you’ve heard of sous vide. This once obscure cooking method is becoming increasingly popular amongst foodies and certain ahead-of-the-curve home cooks. While some have never …

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January 28, 2018

A beginners guide to Nerello Mascalase Wine

It’s always strange how some wine types capture the popular imagination while others languish in relative obscurity, enjoyed only by those who have been fortunate enough to try them. One of the best examples of an amazing wine that deserves more r…

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January 24, 2018

Three surprising uses for chocolate in the kitchen

The problem with chocolate is that one cannot eat it all the time. Or can you? Sure, chocolate is a great ingredient in deserts, and brunches but it’s not really a great addition to savory food, or so I thought. Yes, it seems that chocolate is a a…

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January 21, 2018

A beginners guide to Barbera wine

Nothing beats a great bottle of red vino, but with the heat of summer in no danger of abating any time soon, it’s difficult to find truly refreshing red wines to try. Fortunately, there are a number of fairly obscure reds that not only taste great…

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January 17, 2018

Why sous-vide meat is the best meat

I don’t know about you, but I find the process of cooking meat—particularly steak—intimidating. It’s so easy to get it wrong. One mistake can mean an overdone chewy steak or a raw quivering mess. And let’s not even talk about how annoyingly messy …

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