COCKTAIL RECIPE: White Russian For National Coffee Day & National Vodka Day

[1] The classic White Russian cocktail blended all the ingredients together (photo The Artful Gourmet NYC | CC-BY-NC-ND-2.0 license). [2] We prefer the beauty of a swirled White Russian (photo © Yes More Content | Unsplash). [3] Or, create a cream top (photo © New Amsterdam Vodka). [4] A double old fashioned (rocks) glass is…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Chenin Blanc Wine From The Loire Valley

Our Top Pick Of The Week encourages you to try Chenin Blanc wines from the Loire Valley of France. These excellent white wines include familiar wines like Savennières and Vouvray, as well as other equally noteworthy but less-well-known white wines of the Loire. The Loire Valley (pronounced L-WAHR) is a paradise of beautiful scenery and…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: The History Of Corned Beef Hash For National Corned Beef Hash Day

September 27th is National Corned Beef Hash Day. When life gives you corned beef, make corned beef hash. Hash is a mixture of foods cut into small pieces. The term derives from the French hacher (ah-SHAY), which means “to chop.” To make corned beef hash, the chopped beef is typically mixed with chopped onions, diced…
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PRODUCT: Rave Apples For National Apple Day

[1] The juicy, crisp, refreshing Rave apple (all photos © Stemilt). [2] So many apples look alike. You’ll find a label that identifies Rave. [3] Rave apples growing on a tree in Washington State. [4] From the tree and into the box. [5] A flat of Rave apples at the grocery. [6] One of Rave’s…
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PRODUCT: 15-Minute Risotto & The History Of Risotto

One of the most popular ways of cooking rice in Italy, risotto is a Northern Italian rice dish cooked with stock or broth*, stirring regularly until it reaches a creamy consistency. Risotto can be embellished in many ways, from saffron to mushrooms to lobster and beyond. While we love risotto, we don’t have patience to…
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