Month: October 2017

TIP OF THE DAY: Halloween Party Wines

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For a Halloween party idea—or to augment the gathering you’ve already planned—look for holiday-themed bottles of wine. There are dozens of choices available nationwide—typically the winery’s existing wines with special labels. The Church Of Halloween presents 51 different wines with Halloween-theme labels. Some examples: Cabernet Sauvignon: Bat’s Blood, Chateau du Vampire, Freakshow Chardonnay: Bewitched, Ghostly…
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RECIPE: Pumpkin Cheese Danish & The History Of Viennoiserie

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[1] One of the most popular types of Viennoiserie is Danish pastry, typically round with fruit and/or cheese fillings (photo courtesy Visit Denmark). [2] Kouign amann may look like Danish’s country cousin, but the flavor is as royal as it can be (Here’s the recipe from The Kitchn). [3] Perhaps the most oft-consumed Viennoiserie choice:…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Betty For National Apple Betty Day

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[1] David Venable’s Apple Brown Betty. The recipe is below (photo courtesy QVC). [2] Have your betty a la mode (photo courtesy Cook Diary). [3] A pan full of betty. [4] Photos #2 and #4: Apple brown betty from Curious Cuisiniere (here’s the recipe). [5] For a special occasion, top the betty with hard sauce—perhaps…
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