Pairings
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Get Ready to Refresh and Recharge with the Top Rated Cold-Press Juicers!
The newest on-trend gadget for making killer cocktails isn’t a fancy shaker or blender. Tapping into a desire for working only with ingredients you can read on a label, and turning to whole foods whenever possible, it’s a cold-press juicer. “They preserve the nutrient value of fruits and vegetables while providing exceptional taste and texture,”…
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Tony Parker Reveals How Basketball and Wine Share Similar Values
As the football season comes to an end, the basketball season heats up. This is the final episode in a two-part series we’re calling Wine and Basketball, in which we chat with NBA stars who decided to get into the wine game. This week, Wine Enthusiast Assisted Editor Jacy Topps sat down with four-time NBA…
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Transform Your Taste Buds with These Surprising Saké and Food Matches
When you think about saké, you may think about a Hibachi chef serving the drink from across the cooking surface or a small white ceramic bottle adorning a sushi spread. But, the way saké has become synonymous with these styles of eating is not at all what was originally intended. In fact, saké food pairings…
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Enjoy an Unexpected Twist to Your Bar Cart with Fernet
At the far side of a dimly lit bar, two bartenders share shots of an unknown brown liquid. They’re drinking fernet—most likely Fernet-Branca—and taking part in a well-known industry ritual often referred to as “the bartenders’ handshake.”This bitter Italian herbal spirit can be found on the shelf of almost any rickety watering hole or high-end…
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Unlock These Secret Ingredients For an Unforgettable National Margarita Day 2023…
Ah, Margarita Day – the one day of the year when everyone is encouraged to celebrate their favorite tequila-based cocktail. That’s right folks, February 22nd 2023 is National Margarita Day and it’s time to whip out your shakers and get ready for a good time! National Margarita Day celebrates this classic cocktail that first…
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Uncover the Secrets to Sipping on the Best Sake in Town
You may have come across sake on the menu of your local Japanese restaurant or seen bottles start to pop up in your neighborhood spirit shop. If you’re unfamiliar with this fermented rice beverage, consider this your sign to get to know it better. “Sake is both a drink and a window onto Japanese society,”…
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You Won’t Believe What Happens When You Try This Vermont Sugaring Season Beverage
An invisible magic clings to Vermont in late winter. Weeks before spring arrives, when snow drifts can still swallow your shins as the days grow milder, maple trees begin to stir by running sap through their veins.Once the sap starts flowing, usually in late February, clouds of steam billow from sugar houses that dot the…
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Treat Yourself To A Memorable Dining Experience At El Dorado Kitchen
Welcome to El Dorado Kitchen: A Delicious Dining Experience in Sonoma Nestled in the picturesque town of Sonoma, California lies a restaurant that’s known for its stunning interior design, delicious food, and friendly service – El Dorado Kitchen. As soon as you walk through the door, you are greeted by an elegant and warm atmosphere…
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We Tried But Here Are The Drinks That Ruined Our Dry January
True story: We’re super impressed by and supportive of folks who’ve decided to reassess their relationship with alcohol. Whether that means deciding to drink less, exploring the world of non-alcoholic spirits and non-alcoholic wines or quitting cold turkey, these folks have our admiration. But of all the people in the world to attempt Dry January—the…
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This Baba Au Rhum Recipe Might Make You Fall in Love
The classic French pastry baba au rhum looks and tastes like a special-occasion dessert, but is surprisingly easy to make. You can prepare multiple babas to feed a crowd or scale back proportions for an intimate dessert à deux. No matter the format, one of the most important ingredients in any baba au rhum recipe…