Zinfandel, A Great California Red Wine For California Wine Month

Updated September 2026 September is California Wine Month, and one of California’s most exciting wines is Zinfandel. Some of the world’s best Zinfandel comes from California, so we made a point of trying several we hadn’t had before. You’ll see some of them in the photos. Each was distinctive and wonderful. And we don’t have…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Peel Potatoes In Advance

Baby gold potatoes, ready to peel the day before (photo © Melissa’s Produce).   September is National Potato Month. We’ve got a tip for anyone who peels potatoes, to cut down on potato prep time. The solution is a time shuffle: Peel the potatoes the day before. Sound obvious? It is! We peel potatoes the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Plate Rim Garnishes, Plus Dipping Waffles For National Waffle Day

  This article is ostensibly about rim garnishes for bowls or plates with enough of a rim to garnish. But in honor of International Waffle Day on March 25th, and National Waffle Day on August 24th, we’re featuring a mini dipping waffle along with the more logical rim candidates. There’s no need to wait for…
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