Recipes: Peach Sangria, Peach Sangria Popcorn & More Snacks

[1] Peach sangria popcorn will likely be a new treat for your family and friends. The recipe is below (recipe and photo © Popcorn Board). [2] While the popcorn recipe doesn’t call for peaches (just peach jam), we had a supply of dried peaches and added them to the mix. They made a peachy-licious difference…
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Try A Different White Wine For National White Wine Day

Updated July 2026 National White Wine Day is August 4th. Chardonnay is the world’s most popular white wine (source). But there’s so much more out there. For National White Wine Day, why not try something new? Suggestions follow. Elsewhere on The Nibble: > The year’s 22+ white wine holidays. > The year’s 25 red wine…
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Vinho Verde For National Wine Day, A Light, Refreshing White

May 25th is National Wine Day: a day to try something new. Have you had Vinho Verde lately (pronounced VEEN-yo VAIR-day, Portuguese for green wine, i.e. young wine)? A green wine is one released from three to six months after the grapes are harvested. They may be red, white or rosé, and they are usually…
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Sauvignon Blanc From Sonoma-Cutrer: For You, For Gifts

[1] Sonoma-Cutrer’s Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma County grapes (photos #1 and #5 © Sonoma-Cutrer). [2] The grassiness of Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully with asparagus (photo © California Wine Institute). [3] A pairing made in heaven: goat cheese and Sauvignon Blanc (photo © Fromages From Europe). [4] It’s delish with white-flesh fish (photo © Stella 34…
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Drink Pairings For National Clams On The Half Shell Day

[1] Cherrystone clams on the half shell with a glass of Chardonnay (photo by Chat GPT 2025-03-31). [2] Topneck clams with a glass of sparkling wine (photos #2 and #3 by FLUX 1.1 2025-03-31). [3] Littleneck clams with a beer. [4] A comparison of some quahog sizes, from the top: littleneck, topneck, and cherrystone. Here’s…
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