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I’ve tasted and liked the 2008 Honig Sauvignon Blanc in the past, but I recently sampled it again during a Sauvignon Blanc tasting and really enjoyed how different it was compared to the others. Here are three things I appreciated about this wine: 1) It is medium-bodied, which I miss in many other Sauvignon Blancs […]
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Kabab Paradise is a spotless, attractive restaurant featuring Afghan cuisine for onsite dining, take-out or delivery ($15 minimum). Chef Sal Fahim and his crew couldn’t be more customer-friendly. Diners are greeted warmly as they enter the restaurant and are treated like extended family as they dine in the cozy space. During a recent visit, I could […]
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Hey foodies, post a link to a recipe of yours on your blog that features 5 ingredients or less and get a chance to win a Le Creuset® Cassis Rectangular Baker 2-Piece Set! Don’t have a blog? No problem! Simply email your entry to Food and Wine Chickie! By 3/31/10, leave a comment on this post […]
[Continue reading...]Like Sauvignon Blanc and into Twitter? Don’t miss #sauvblanc Online Tasting on 3/4/10! The event is hosted by Rick Bakas of St Supery (@rickbakas). The Objective of #SauvBlanc Online Tasting: + Promote Sauvignon Blanc producers AVA’s worldwide by connecting w/ wine drinkers on Twitter + Share interesting content about your respective wine growing region + […]
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The name for these easy-to-make and succulent cookies comes from the fact that the baking of the cookies causes ‘crackles’ in the powdered sugar coating. Kids LOVE to help roll the unbaked cookies in the powdered sugar, so summon help! Ingredients: 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ tsp. […]
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When we were small kids, my sister and me attended a birthday party where our friend’s mom made these cookies. For years, we talked about them and how great they were and a few years ago, our childhood friend got her mom to share her recipe with us. These types of cookies are popular in […]
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Since I recently started a new job search, I’ve made lists of things I’d cut back on. Wine and good food just cannot be skipped no matter what, so I thought I’d get my social media wine friends to help me compile a list of 10 affordable wines that they’ve recently discovered or are enjoying […]
[Continue reading...]Got wind of this neat contest by Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse in New York City that I thought you might enjoy. Plus, free grub for the winner, can’t go wrong! Here are the deets: Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse presents our Who’s The Man video Contest… Show us what you got and make your BEST interpretation of William […]
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This is one easy and delicious dessert that anyone can make at the last minute using frozen mixed berries. Obviously, don’t skip the vanilla bean ice cream. Filling Ingredients: 1 pint (2 1/2 cups) mixed berries (blackberries, blueberries and raspberries are ideal) 1/3 cup sugar 1 tbs lemon juice 1 tbs cornstarch Crust Ingredients: 1 […]
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