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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Cooking Tip: What To Do With Celery Seeds

Do you have a package of celery seeds languishing in your pantry? Here’s what you can do with them. First…     WHAT ARE CELERY SEEDS? Celery seeds are tiny brown seeds (photo #1) that are harvested from the flowers of the wild celery plant (photo #2)—a different variety from the celery we eat. They…
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