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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Curry Pasta Primavera Recipe For National Curry Week

The first week in October marks the celebration of National Curry Week, a holiday begun in the U.K. 25 years ago. It was founded by a prominent journalist who had fallen in love with curry and wanted to create awareness of the burgeoning Indian restaurant industry, while also raising funds for charity [source]. Americans may…
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Yaza Labneh: A Thick, Delicious Lebanese Spread & Dip

[1] Start the day with a bowl of labneh, fruit, and granola (photos #1 through #7 © Yaza Labneh). [2] Spread labneh on your bagel. Here, it’s layered with sliced mini cucumbers and pitted olives. [3] Blend labneh and olive oil for a creamy salad dressing. [4] For a snack, top labneh with chopped cucumbers,…
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Fall Popcorn: Maple & Pecan Popcorn Recipe

October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month. Make your popcorn flavor of the month Old Fashioned Bourbon Maple Popcorn with Pecans. Accented with warming flavors of bourbon, orange, and bitters, this maple-glazed popcorn recipe is a fun, cocktail-inspired snack perfect for sharing. Serve it with cocktails, or grab a bowl for movie night. > Check out…
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