RESTAURANTS: Best Restaurant Meals Of 2009

Where did some of the nation’s top chefs and restaurateurs have their best meals of 2009? Participants in a survey conducted by Opinionated About included Dan Barber (Blue Hill, New York), “No Reservations” host Anthony Bourdain, Sean Brock (McCrady’s Charleston, SC), Michael Carlson (Schwa, Chicago), David Chang (Momofuku, New York), Daniel Humm (Eleven Madison Park,…
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Gourmet Giveaway: Nancy’s Frozen Hors d’Oeuvres & Desserts

Spinach Feta Stars are irresistible. Photo courtesy of Nancy’s. With the holidays upon us, Nancy’s is the quick, simple, go-to source for delicious hors d’oeuvres. From soufflés and quiches to deli spirals and mushroom turnovers, Nancy’s wide variety of hors d’oeuvres and desserts makes sure there’s something for every taste bud. New this season are…
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CONTEST: Design A Wine Bag & Win A Trip To Las Vegas

Is wine your bag? Design the winning wine tote and you could be headed to Las Vegas and a $2,000.00 shopping spree. Enter George duBoeuf’s Fashion your Bag contest, download the bag template and start designing. All the information you need is on the website. There’s only one catch: You’ve got to upload your design…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pomegranate Sangria For National Sangria Day

[1] Make pomegranate sangria for your guests (photo © Pom Wonderful). [2] Make pomegranate sangria for your guests (photo © Pom Wonderful).   There’s nothing more festive than a holiday punch bowl. Historically, Christmas meant gathering around the wassail bowl for good cheer. “Wassail” is Middle English contraction of the toast, wæs hæil, “be healthy.”…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Artful Candy

With the face of Santa, poinsettias and stars, these earn the name, “art candy.” Photo courtesy Hammond’s Candies. Pretty candies in a beautiful candy dish do double duty as an objet d’art—something not just to eat, but to admire. In honor of National Hard Candy Day, today, find candies in shapes and colors that add…
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