FOOD FUN: Antipasto Cone Appetizer & Cocktail Snack

If you like to entertain with fun elements, how about a cone holder (photo #3)? Available in sizes from small to large, you can use them to serve: Ice cream cones Sushi hand rolls Popcorn and snack mixes Homemade potato chips or veggie chips Cotton candy Fries Fruit…and now… Antipasto!   We decided to try…
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All About Merlot & A Merlot Hot Chocolate Recipe

[1] Merlot with lamb is just one of numerous exciting pairings (photo © The Nibble). [2] For an after-work or pre-dinner glass of wine, pair Merlot with your favorite nibbles (photo © Rebelle Restaurant | NYC [now closed]). [3] If you’d like a red wine with your salmon, choose Merlot or a Pinot Noir (photo…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Tell If A Pear Is Ripe…& Ways To Serve Pears

> World Pear Day is December 8th. > The year’s 80 fruit holidays. Below: > The history of pears. > More ways to enjoy pears, plus a recipe for easy baked pears. Pears are one of the few fruits that don’t ripen successfully on the tree. They’re picked when they have reached full size, but…
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