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Why Winemakers Produce White Blends

Blending different types of grape improves the wine quality and is one of the most used methods among winemakers. The real secret of blending lies in the potential for adding multiple flavors and arom

How to Make Pumpkin Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a great way to start your day. It's a filling meal that takes minutes to make, and it will satisfy almost any morning hunger. Pumpkin, a good source of fiber and Vitamin E, can add a little flavor to your breakfast and spice up your daily routine.

Creole Spice Blend Recipe

This quick and easy spice blend is good on almost any savory dish, sprinkled on cream cheese, or used whenever a good combinations of spices with a bit of salt is desired.

Spanish Garbanzo & Chorizo Stew Recipe - Cocido de Garbanzo y Chorizo

A "cocido" in Spain is a stew, generally made with pork, beans, cabbage and sausage, and served in 2-3 courses. Our "cocido" recipe is simplified quite a bit by reducing the list of ingredients to garbanzos, chorizo, pork, garlic and cabbage. It is a warm and satisfying main cour

Red Hat Cake Decoration Ideas

"Red Hatters" are women age 50 and over who belong to the Red Hat Society. It is an organization that supports women in pursuing friendship, fun, freedom, fitness and the fulfillment of lifelong dreams. Members under age 50 are known as "Pink Hatters." Red Hat events occur on a regular basis, giving

Hand-Picking the Olives

Come November, if you take a drive out into the countryside in Tuscany or the other Central Italian regions, you'll see people spreading parachutes around the olive trees and climbing up into them to strip away the ripe olives with gloved hands. What happens next? The olives are carted off to t

Donut Sundaes

Donut Sundaes is a very quick and delicious, indulgent four ingredient dessert recipe that takes just minutes to make.

How to Order Sweet Potato Pie

Many people associate sweet potato pies with Thanksgiving, but you can order sweet potato pie as a main course or a side dish throughout the year. In addition to vitamins A and C present in sweet potatoes, sweet potatoes also include iron and calcium. The method of making sweet potato pie, boiling s

Red Wine Poached Pears

The recipe maximizes the pear's natural sweetness, combining it with a fruit-forward red wine and highlighting both with a touch of cinnamon and vanilla. Truly decadent!

Greek Grapes Make A World-Class Glass Of Wine

When thinking of Greece, many images come to mind, including the Acropolis, the Olympics and the beautiful Greek Isles. With Greece joining the European Union, it opened doors to the world to introduc

How to Store Steel Cut Oats

Steel cut oats should not be confused with instant or quick oats. This form of oat consists of the whole oat cut into two or four pieces resembling pinheads. Pinhead oats is just one of the many names given to steel cut oats. They are also called Irish oats or Scotch oats. Since they consist of the

How to Make a Winning Trifle

Trifle is a dessert that has been around for centuries. It was first mentioned in writings from the 1600s, and it has evolved over the years from a pudding-type dessert to a cake-like mixture of sponge cake, custard or pudding and some sort of fruit. It is typically served in a large glass bowl to s

What is Millet?

Although it may be most widely used a birdseed, millet is a whole grain that can be used like rice in vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes.

Marinated Fruit Salad

Searching for a fabulous way to use fruit? Marinate it! A simple combination of honey and citrus juices turns fruit into this wonderful Marinated Fruit Salad recipe.

Genmaicha

Pictures of condiments and ingredients used in Japanese cooking.

How to Oil-Poach Fish

Fish is a nutritious and tasty meal option for any day of the week; it cooks quickly and can be prepared a number of different ways. Oil poaching may sound intimidating but is actually a simple technique that imparts a lot of flavor to the fish. With a few ingredients and a little bit of time, any