Year: 2012

WINE: Nobilo Icon Pinot Noir & Sauvignon Blanc

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We’ve never been to New Zealand, but friends who moved there from the U.S. love it. It sounds like paradise: pristine waters, lots of sunshine and clean air, not to mention wonderful lamb and delicious wines. Considered one of the great wine-growing regions of the world, Marlborough, located on the northeast coast of New Zealand’s…
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FOOD 101: The Difference Between Coffee & Espresso

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We keep these stackable espresso cups right next to our espresso machine. Photo courtesy Harold Imports | AMZ.   The flavors of espresso are very concentrated, intense and dark. Espresso is drunk black; sugar is permissible but milk is not. If you want milk in your coffee, choose another dark roast bean: Italian Roast and…
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TIP OF THE DAY & VIDEO: How To Make Good Espresso

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  It’s National Espresso Day, so trade your regular cup of java* for an espresso. Some people are intimidated by an espresso machine. This video shows how easy it is to use one. Espresso can only be made in an espresso machine, which exerts a specific amount of pressure on the ground coffee beans. The…
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GIFT: Tortilla Warmer For The Microwave

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Looking for an inexpensive but useful gift for a fan of Mexican food? We’ve gotten a lot of use out of our microwavable tortilla warmer. It’s just $9.78 on Amazon.com. The tortilla warmer—an insulated pouch—holds up to 12 tortillas, and keeps them warm and moist for up to one hour. Simply place the tortillas in…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 5 Cures For Overeating

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If you ate more than this for Thanksgiving, you may need this article. Photo courtesy WilliamsSonoma.com.   During the holiday season, articles with tips on how to avoid overeating abound, starting with Thanksgiving dinner. If only we could follow that sensible advice! If you and your family have self-control on Thanksgiving, well, we wish we…
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