Viogner Wine & A Recipe For Chicken Salad With Walnuts & Grapes

[1] Use red grapes for color contrast. We like to add some arugula with the greens when serving Here’s the recipe (photo © Wonky Wonderful). [2] Pair the chicken salad with a Viognier wine, such as this elegant Condrieu from the best producer*** in the Rhône Valley of France, E. Guigal. The 2020 vintage is…
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Bothered By Sulfites In Wine Or Beer? Here’s The Solution.

[1] Small squeeze bottles fit into your pocket and can be added to your drink discretely (photos #1 and #2 © Drop It Wine). [2] Add a drop or two to your beer. [3] Drop It also works with sparkling wines (photo © Champagne Bureau | Facebook).   Are you a wine drinker with a…
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Riedel Tumbler Glasses, A Lovely & Calorie-Free Easter Gift

For an Easter gift idea that isn’t chocolate, take a look at these charming Happy O tumblers. The set includes 4 tumblers with color insets in pink, green, yellow, and blue, which not only add color to the Easter table. The pretty pastels are perfect for spring and summer. The color is only in the…
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A Different Take On A Corned Beef & Cabbage Recipe: Colcannon

Cookbook author, chef, and restaurateur Judith McLoughlin calls the recipe below “St. Patrick’s Colcannon & Corned Beef.” It’s an alternative approach to the traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage.But we wouldn’t want to limit this delicious dish to just one day a year (St. Pat’s). Judith adds: “Most Americans are shocked when I tell them that…
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Pairing Wine With Chocolate For Valentine’s Day & Beyond

If you’re planning to have chocolate with your dinner on Valentine’s Day, here are pairing ideas for red wine lovers. The California Institute Of Wine advises: “California wines bring a whole crew of aromas, tastes and textures to the table. And when they meet chocolate? It’s love at first sight. The sweet, bitter and rich…
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