What’s A Ragù? It’s World Bolognese Ragù Day!

[1] The real deal: tagliatelle pasta with ragù alla Bolognese. Here’s the recipe (photos #1, #2, and #3 © Tina’s Table). [2] Tagliatelle are a traditional pasta from the Emilia-Romagna and Marche regions of northern Italy. They are long, flat ribbons that are wider than fettuccine but narrower than pappardelle (about 6 mm wide). [3]…
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For International Pinotage Day: What Is Pinotage?

October 8th is International Pinotage Day. What’s Pinotage, you may inquire? You wouldn’t be alone in asking. Pinotage is the flagship grape of South Africa, a red wine grape that is native to the country. The term refers to both the grape and the wine made from that grape. The history of Pinotage is below,…
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Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Coffee Cake Recipe: Yummy For Fall

[1] Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Coffee Cake: pouring on the glaze (photos #1 and #2 © Baran Bakery.) [2] The inside is studded with pecans. [3] Buy the freshest whole pecans and chop them (photo © Williams Sonoma). [4] Top quality dark brown sugar (photos #4 and #9 © C & H Sugar). The history of…
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