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Here’s How To Make History’s Most Refreshing Whiskey Drink…
The Scofflaw cocktail was created in Paris at Harry’s New York Bar, named for a Prohibition-era term used to describe those who imbibed booze illicitly in the U.S. It’s one of several drinks tied to the legendary bar, including the Boulevardier, Between the Sheets, and possibly even the Bloody Mary. The drink’s name came about…
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Homemade Ricotta Is Easy to Make and Impossible to Resist
Easy and forgiving, homemade ricotta cheese is one of those culinary endeavors where the outcome far exceeds the effort. Even the hastiest, most inexpertly made version will have exponentially more flavor than supermarket tubs. It’s an ideal dish for DIY enthusiasts or anyone looking to impress at their next dinner party. “I think ricotta is…
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How Breast Cancer Changed My Relationship With Wine…
September 17, 2021, Victoria’s Secret finally restocked their Body by Victoria Full Coverage bras. Waiting for my imaging tech to perform my annual mammogram, I ordered eight to replace my stretched-out, nearly decade-old collection. On the way home, I stopped at the wine shop to restock my favorite bottles, planning to host small gatherings, which…
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Everything You Need to Know About Buying, Storing and Cooking with Olive Oil
Olive oil is a beloved kitchen staple, whether used as a condiment, cooking oil, marinade, or something else. But where did this all-important ingredient come from? And how do you select the best bottle? Here’s everything you need to know about olive oil. A Brief History of Olive Oil The International Olive Council (IOC) originated…
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How to Make A Classic Piedmontese Dish That Will Knock Your Guests Socks Off!
It is the weekend, so let’s start with a delicious recipe if you have company coming over. This dish will make your mouth water, and your guests will applaud for more. Preheat the oven to 250ºF. Cut a round of parchment paper to fit the diameter of a 5- to a 6-quart Dutch oven or a…
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The 4 Best Ways to Pair Wine and Ricotta…
An unripened soft cheese, ricotta is endlessly versatile. It’s easy to spread, whip, and incorporate into recipes. Ricotta is one of the world’s oldest known cheeses: Its earliest incarnations have ambiguous roots around the Mediterranean, where its production method—via “recooking” whey leftover from the creation of hard cheeses—caught on among traders who would bring it…
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Here’s 9 of the Best Vodkas for Bloody Marys (2022)
We may earn a commission when you buy something using retail links in our stories. Wine Enthusiast does not accept payment for reviews of wines, beers, spirits, or other products. Read about our blind tasting and review process here. Prices may vary depending on the retailer. Your Bloody Mary vodka matters whether you’re batching drinks…
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‘A Beverage Revolution’: How Restaurants Craft Nonalcoholic Drink Menus
It’s no secret that nonalcoholic beverages have stirred up the passion of consumers. According to Nielsen, sales in 2021 increased 33% from the previous year to $331 million. With such demonstrable growth, restaurants have made room behind the bar. Chef-driven, nonalcoholic menus have popped up throughout the country. Sean Brock, chef, and owner at Audrey…
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How to Open a Champagne Bottle Without Spilling a Drop!
As cinematic and celebratory as it may seem to loudly pop a cork and spray frothy bubbles, few of us want to waste wine or clean up the aftermath. Fortunately, it’s easy to learn how to open a bottle of Champagne and not lose a drop or dodge projectiles. Here are five steps to…
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Piedmont’s Underdog Reds: 5 Native Grapes That Aren’t Nebbiolo
Celebrated for structured, ageworthy reds made with Nebbiolo—think Barolo and Barbaresco—and for delicious and fun full-bodied Barberas, Piedmont also turns out fascinating reds from other little-known native grapes (some once nearly extinct) chock full of personality. Made with indigenous grapes Ruchè, Pelaverga, Freisa, Grignolino and Vespolina, a few of these lithe reds have genetic…