Introduction To Pinot Noir Wine For National Pinot Noir Day

[1] Getting ready to enjoy a glass of Pinot Noir (photo © Rebelle | NYC [permanently closed]). [2] Consider a wine vacation and the pleasure of tasting wine at the vineyard. This one is in the Okanagan Valley wine region in British Columbia, Canada, a perfect climate for growing Pinot Noir (photo © Kym Ellis…
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A Flaming Scorpion Bowl Recipe For National Rum Day

[1] The real deal: a flaming Scorpion in a bowl with hula girls. Check out the recipe and the video. (photo © Tipsy Bartender). [2] This Scorpion Bowl from The New York Times is made in a conventional bowl. Here’s the recipe, which uses dark rum, gin, and Cognac (photo © New York Times |…
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Singing The Blues Happily, With Deep Ellum Blue Cheese

[1] A wedge of Deep Ellum Blue (photo © The Mozzarella Company). [2] Serve Deep Ellum as a first course or a cheese course, along with figs and prosciutto (photo © Castello USA). [3] A glass of Port, be it vintage, ruby, or tawny, is an excellent accompaniment (photo © Taylor’s ).   The Mozzarella…
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