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Tapas are a wide variety of appetizers in Spanish cuisine. They may be cold such as mixed olives and cheese, or warm like battered or baked chorizo, meatballs and potatoes. In Spain, patrons of tapas can order many different tapas and combine them to make a full meal.
The word “tapas” is derived from the Spanish verb tapar, “to cover.” It is common to place a small plate of tapas atop your wine glass, making it convenient to stand and move ..read more
Americans pack away 11 million pounds of chips on Super Bowl Sunday. Say “hola” to new tortilla popchips, and “adios” to guilt when you enjoy them in place of fried tortilla chips. Tortilla popchips are the perfect game time or any time snack with all the flavor and only half the fat of traditional flavored tortilla chips.
Keep reading for some better-for-you snacking tips from local nutritionist Manuel Villacorta.
Visually elegant and extraordinarily tasty, this Blue Cheese Crumbles & Pear Salad recipe is a keeper for entertaining company as well as everyday enjoyment!
This sweet & savory salad is made with pears that are cored and sliced, then layered with a perfectly dressed watercress/blue cheese/pecan salad. Litehouse’s Blue Cheese Vinaigrette adds another subtle layer of blue cheese flavor. Or, for an even more intense flavor, try Litehouse’s Original Blue Cheese dressing.
Keep reading for the recipe & assembly directions!
Mollie Stone’s offers a wide selection of the best caviars because nothing says “Celebrate!” better than caviar. Caviar is a very delicate food that should be carefully transported, stored and served to preserve the fragile eggs. Chew each bite slowly and use the tip of your tongue to burst the eggs against the roof of your mouth.
Keep reading to get our tips for enjoying your caviar with friends and family.
When King Antiochus prohibited the study of Torah (bible), Jews were forced to teach in secret. If one of the soldiers seemed to be approaching, they would quickly hide their scrolls and take out their dreidels, pretending to be playing.
On the sides of the “spinning top,” called a dreidel, there is a different Hebrew letter on each side. They are called Nun, Gimmel, Hay and Shin. These stand for the saying, “Ness Gadol Haya Sham.” In Hebrew, it means “A great ..read more
Pie Heaven at Mollie Stone’s!
Have you seen our tempting selection of Mollie’s Rustic all-natural fruit pies? Each pie is lovingly handcrafted with fruit grown in Oregon’s Willamette Valley that is picked at the height of the season.
We offer whole pies and pie by the slices, as well as half pies so you can mix and match to please everyone’s palate. Choose from:
Marionberry Apple Cherry CrunchTo dress up your pie for a festive holiday dessert, take it out of the box or plastic ..read more
Beaujolais Nouveau is a young red wine made from Gamay grapes grown in France’s Beaujolais region. The wine is bottled just 6 to 8 weeks after the grapes are harvested. Unlike most red wines that improve with age, Beaujolais Nouveau is all about freshness. Because it is fermented with carbonic maceration, it lacks the structure to age well and should be consumed within a year of its release.
The 2012 Beaujolais Nouveau will be released Thursday, November 15. This date is ..read more
We’d be hard pressed to find a better recipe for an incredibly tasty, gluten free and vegan dessert for the holidays than Earth Balance’s Coco-Peanut Butter Magic Bars.
This gluten free and vegan twist on a classic 7-layer or magic bar recipe begins with vegan “sweetened condensed milk” that’s made with coconut milk, a little sugar and a pinch of patience. The reward is a thick, creamy “milk” that’s just as velvety as its dairy based cousin. The second magic act is stirring in ..read more
Brining a turkey is a great way to enhance juiciness and flavor. Brining solutions include salt and seasonings, which help the meat absorb water and infuse flavor while breaking down the proteins for a tender texture. The extra water also helps prevent overcooking and dried out meat. However, home cooks are often reluctant to brine their Thanksgiving turkey due to the time it takes (24 – 48 hours) and the space required (imagine refrigerating a container large enough to submerge ..read more
Mary’s Free-Range Heritage Turkeys are based on the first breed of turkeys that existed in the United States. These authentic Heritage turkeys have a richly flavored, succulent and juicy meat with a uniquely firm texture. The excellent flavor of Heritage turkeys is a result of their lifestyle. They can fly and breed naturally, roaming in the fresh air outside with a high protein diet. The combination of their diet and exercise produce a lean and tasty turkey with a larger ..read more