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One super wine. It’s big and bold yet refined. Made from 100 year-old vines, this wine tastes of jammy sweet red fruit with deep earthy flavors and fine tannins. If you ever have the chance to sample this Portuguese wine from the Douro region, jump at it. Pairings: Grilled beef or lamb. Pasta with red […]
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Impress a loved one this February with the Dessert Fizz cocktail, created by The Cocktail Guru himself, Jonathan Pogash. This sensual concoction blends Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate vodka with fresh ingredients and is topped with Champagne – the ultimate toast for the evening’s festivities! Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz. Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka 1 large strawberry, chopped […]
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Everyone at work knows I am a food and wine blogger. At Christmas time, Judie, who I work with, brought me a tin of handmade caramels that she told me were a family heirloom. Her Aunt Mary’s caramel recipe is loved by everyone in her family, but Judie is the only one to carry on […]
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Need some inspiration for a romantic meal this Valentine’s Day (or any old day)? Here are four, simple-to-make dishes along with wine pairings that are sure to show your loved one(s) how much you care. Savory Cheese Tartlets with Blackberries paired with La Marca Di Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco ($12) Cream of Asparagus and Vermont Sharp […]
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The pale green color of this wine in the glass is a little deceiving to what this rich wine tastes like. On the nose, it’s an explosion of tropical fruit. In the mouth, it’s opulent with juicy grapefruit, lime and papaya. Nice mineral levels that complement the lushness of this Sancerre. This wine has a […]
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Celebrate National Wear Red Day® on February 3, 2012. Heart disease is still the #1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. This means mothers, sisters, wives, and friends are dying at a rate of one per minute. In fact, in the time it takes you to read this, another woman will […]
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Dark ruby in the glass, this Merlot offers a ripe cherry nose with some earthy notes. In the mouth, it’s a combination of dark berries with some chocolate undertones. The finish is uber dry and lovely. This wine could really use some breathing time and decanting for a good 30 minutes to help open it […]
[Continue reading...]I take no credit for this BBQ beyond buying the cookbook and trying it. It’s the legendary BBQ sauce by Joe Beef restaurant in Montreal, Canada. Without exaggerating, I want to bathe in this stuff, it’s that good. Sweet, spicy, full of depth and simple to make. This BBQ sauce would be great over grilled […]
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This will be the second year that we catch the Big Game at NJ Bar & Grill in Mine Hill, NJ. Not only is it a fun crowd, the staff of the popular Morris County bar feeds us a dish before the game, during halftime AND during each quarter! $16.99/person – $8 pitchers of Bud […]
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