Have Some Cabernet Franc On International Cabernet Franc Day

[1] Pouring a glass of Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley (photo © Ashes & Diamonds Winery). [2] Clusters of Cabernet Franc grapes (photo © Mauro Lima | Unsplash). [3] A charcuterie board with Cabernet Franc (photo © Gamble Family Vineyards). [4] Ashes & Diamonds Winery is known for producing wines that are influenced by ‘60s…
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Parfait History & A Key Lime Yogurt Parfait For National Parfait Day

[1] A strawberry parfait built in a milkshake glass (photo © Fortnum & Mason). [2] An over-the-top chocolate Oreo sundae with chocolate and vanilla ice cream, crushed Oreos, fudge sauce, and whipped cream, served in a jumbo brandy snifter (photo © Emile Mbunzama | Unsplash). [3] Vanilla ice cream with lemon curd, raspberries, and chocolate…
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32 Ways To Eat Canned Sardines For National Sardines Day

November 24th is National Sardines Day. Wild Planet, which sells premium canned sardines, sustainably fished, shared these different uses for canned sardines. Although fresh sardines can be found year-round, the warm seasons, from May to October, are the best fishing seasons. The surface waters are warmer, plankton is more abundant and sardines overeat, bulking up.…
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What Is Carmenere Wine & The History Of Carmenere

[1] Carménère has become a flagship grape in Chile (photo © Dziana Hasanbekava| Pexels). [2] The wine pairs very well with aged cheeses—in this photo, it’s Parmigiano-Reggiano (photo © Luigi Giordano | Dreamstime). [3] Serve it with steak and most other meats (photo © Organic Beef Company| Facebook).   November 24th is National Carmenénère Day.…
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French Fries With Kimchi Sour Cream For National Kimchi Day

[1] Fries with kimchi sour cream. The recipe is below (photo © Roy Choi | Idaho Potato Commission). [3] You can serve a variety of fries with different dips (photo © Stonewall Kitchen | Facebook). [3] Classic kimchi showing two different cuts (photo license CC-BY-SA-2.0 KR). [4] Napa cabbage, the most commonly-used vegetable for kimchi…
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