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13 Under $20 Wines Perfect For Hostess Gifts
Do you have an iPhone? Then stop what you're doing right now and download the Nirvino (my preferred online drinking community) wine ratings guide. With over one million wines listed by name, price, grape varietal, flavor profile, region, and producer, the wine application is an amazing resource to always have at your fingertips.
10 Ways to Make It Rain Meatballs
The trailer for the new animated comedy Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs makes me hungry for a plate of spaghetti with meatballs. The giant pancake laden with butter and maple syrup looks pretty good, and the gelatin, well . .
10 Killer Vegetarian Appetizers
With the last few days of Summer upon us, and the start of football season, there are a multitude of reasons why I've been pulling all the best killer apps out of my hat. But in an attempt to lighten my carbon footprint, eat healthier, and gear up for National Vegetarian Month in October, I've also tried to steer clear of eating too much meat. Thankfully, my vegetarian options are so superb that I'm not missing out on the meat at all!
Top 10 Wackiest-Named Rachael Ray Recipes
41 years ago today, Rachael Ray was born in Glen Falls, NY. While she's probably not ringing in the year with another skydiving trip, the 30 Minute Meals and talk show star is doubtless just as campy as ever. The words she's introduced to the English language, like "yum-o" and "EVOO," may have you rolling your eyes, but American families' kitchens (and vocabularies) certainly wouldn't be the same without her.
10 Tasty Panini Recipes
In Italy, a panino (or panini, in the plural) can refer to a type of roll or a griddled sandwich, but here in America, a panini is always a pressed sandwich that is served warm. Why do I have panini on the brain? Because August is National Panini Month!
Yummy Links: From Grant Achatz to Top 10 Lists
- An inside look at Grant Achatz's yet-to-be-released memoir. — Eater
- Be inspired by a gorgeous Pucci-esque dessert bar— Hostess With the Mostess
- Did you know mint is a widely used ingredient in Italian cooking? — Serious Eats
- Before the season ends, you must make this strawberry dumpling.
Let's Dish: What's the Best Pizza You've Ever Had?
Thanks to an article that names the top 25 pizzerias in the United States, the food world has been obsessed with pizza this week. Alan Richman of GQ even believes that pizza is more American than it is Italian. He says,"pizza isn’t as fundamental to Italy as it is to America.
Ramsay Missing From the World's Best Restaurants List
Yesterday Restaurant magazine and S. Pellegrino announced its famed list of the world's 50 best restaurants. The list is developed by a large panel of well-regarded international judges consisting of 806 chefs, restaurateurs, food critics, and journalists.
Tampa Named the Most Caffeinated City in the US
A recent poll shows Tampa is the most caffeinated city in the United States. In the study, the Florida city is closely followed by Seattle, birthplace of the coffeehouse culture and coffee titan Starbucks, with Chicago placing third. Rounding out the top five are the top two most populated US cities, New York and Los Angeles.
Top 5 Flavor Pairing Predictions for 2009
At the onset of each year, American spice company McCormick offers its prediction for the top spice combinations. When we shared the company's top picks with you last year, your vote went to the vanilla and cardamom combo. Incidentally, throughout 2008, I encountered that flavor pairing in recipes and menu items from flan to peach pie.
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