Happy Salt Caramel Day & The History Of Salt (Salted) Caramels

[1] Our favorite salted caramel: the salted lavender caramel from Lillie Belle Farms (photos #1 and #2 © The Nibble). [2] A look inside. [3] The original: Henri Le Roux’s salted caramel with crushed nuts (photos #3 and #4 © Maison Le Roux). [4] Le Roux caramels, individually wrapped. [5] Caramels infused with bacon and…
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Tips On Tempranillo Wine For International Tempranillo Day

Chianti fans may be aware that the main grape in this classic wine is Tempranillo. But Spain has another great Tempranillo growing region, Ribera del Duero, a D.O.P. (Denominación de Origen Protegida) viticulture area in Spain’s northern plateau. The name translates to “riverbanks of the Duero [River].” The area, a plateau ranging from 2,200 to…
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Famous Chefs’ Surprise Ingredients In Deviled Egg Recipes

[1] Chef Ina Garten adds smoked salmon to her deviled eggs, with a topping of salmon roe (photo © California Caviar | Facebook). [2] Durkee’s Famous Sauce, used by our mother and grandmother (photo © B & G Foods). [3] Egg yolks mixed with mashed avocado create a creamier egg stuffing (photo © Avocados From…
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It’s National Carignan Day – Do You Know Carignan Red Wine

[1] Carignan wine has a dark red color (photo © Tribella Wine). [2] A cluster of Carignan grapes (photo © Vins Rhone). [3] Carignan is a great pairing with poultry. In the photo, it’s roast duck; but it can also be the Thanksgiving turkey (photo © Dean & DeLuca). [4] A glass of Carignan from…
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Try Pig Wings To Celebrate National Pork Month

[1] Barbecue pig wings (photos #1, #3, and #4 © Smithfield Food). [2] Buffalo wings—pig wings, that is (photo © Kingsford). [3] Plain pig wings served with a choice of dips. [4] Grilled pig wings. Here’s the recipe (photo © Real Food By Dad). [5] Raw pig wings.   October is National Pork Month (October…
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