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Food editor, writer and connoisseur, focusing on fine foods and educating people about different foods. Many years of wine writing expertise as well. Yum!

Gift Of The Day: Adopt A Turkey From Farm Sanctuary

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Each November, The Nibble begins a month of “Gift Of The Day,” our recommendations for delicious holiday gifts. This year, we’re starting off with something a bit different. Whether or not you plan to eat turkey this Thanksgiving, you can “adopt” a turkey as a gift through Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt a Turkey Project. Since 1986,…
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National Breadstick Day & The History Of The Breadstick

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[1] Classic grissini (photo © iStock Photo). [2] The best snack or hors d’oevre with wine is an antipasto plate. Don’t forget the breadsticks (photo © Kelly Cline | iStock Photo). [3] Great crunch with a glass of wine or beer (photo Michael Steele | © The Nibble). [4] Pepperoni pizza dip with breadsticks. Here’s…
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For National Chicken-Fried Steak Day, A Recipe, History, & More

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What’s for dinner? October 26th is National Chicken-Fried Steak, celebrating a beloved Southern and Southwestern comfort food comprising a beef cutlet that’s pan-fried in the manner of chicken. You take a tenderized piece of beef (usually a cheap, tough cut like cube steak or ), coat it in seasoned flour, dip it in egg or…
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The Loveliest Chocolate Cherry Cordials From The Cordial Cherry

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[1] The best Halloween chocolate for the connoisseur (all photos © The Cordial Cherry). [2] Invite these Pilgrims for Thanksgiving. [3] Plenty of pumpkins. [5] Flowers are always in order. This is the fall bouquet. [6] For chocolate-loving football fans. [7] Gingerbread men, one of the many holiday designs.   It was a happy day…
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Pizookie Recipes & History For National Chocolate Chip Day

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We’re honoring National Chocolate Chip Day, May 15th, by baking this fun and fabulous Pizookie® recipe. Pizookie is a dessert that consists of a freshly-baked cookie usually baked and served in an iron skillet, typically topped with ice cream. > The history of the Pizookie is below. > The history of the chocolate chip cookie.…
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