Simply Cutrer: Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay, Now In Cans!

Our first California Chardonnay obsession was Sonoma-Cutrer. We had “discovered” the wine, made in Sonoma’s Russian River growing region, on the opposite coast, in our hometown of New York City. When we took our first trip to Sonoma County, we were treated to a tour of the winery and an hour of relaxation in the…
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Dallmann Chocolates: Exquisitely Fine Chocolates

[1] Beautiful chocolates for any occasion (all photos © Dallmann Fine Chocolates). [2] Memorable chocolates for Mother’s Day in a choice of box designs. Mother’s Day box designs are also available for vegan chocolates. The history of chocolate. > Chocolate terminology: a glossary. > The origin of chocolate truffles. > “Chocolate” vs. “chocolates.” > Truffles…
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Brownwood Farms Dill Pickle Ketchup & Dill Pickle Mustard

[1] Hot dog with ketchup and mustard (photo © Milan | Pexels). [2] Brownwood Farms Dill Pickle Mustard, adding more tang and texture to whole-grain mustards (photos #2 and #3 © iGourmet). [3] Dill pickle ketchup.   We’re not far away from barbecue season. One way to add pizzazz to conventional burgers, hot dogs, and…
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Minnie Beasley’s Almond Lace Cookies: An Artisan Cookie Treat

[1] Minnie Beasley’s Lace Cookies (photo © Specialty Food Association). [2] A delicious bag of cookies (photo by Michael Steele | © The Nibble). [3] Cherry tuiles from Martha Stewart. Here’s the recipe (photos #3 and #4 © Martha Stewart). [4] Lace cookies can be flat. Lady Bird Johnson made them this way. Here’s a…
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Sheep’s Milk Yogurt Benefits & A Yogurt Dip & Sauce Recipe

[1] The recipe for this yogurt dip and sauce is below (photos #1 and 5 © Heraclea Olive Oil). [2] Old Chatham is one of the two artisan brands of sheep’s milk yogurt in the U.S. (photos #2 and #4 © Old Chatham Creamery). [3] The other delicious sheep’s milk yogurt is made by Bellwether…
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