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  • Guide to Chinese New Year Fortunes, Food and Wine
    February 12, 2021

    Guide to Chinese New Year Fortunes, Food and Wine

    The celebration of the Chinese New Year is upon us. Just across the Pacific Ocean, communities in Asia celebrate their biggest holiday of the year. The festivities will last typically two weeks long. In a none covid year, usually there will...

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  • Steak au Poivre
    December 12, 2020

    Steak au Poivre

    Classic steak au poivre is a simple dish of seared peppercorn crusted steak with a creamy sauce. In this recipe we use New York steaks and a splash of Cognac for the sauce. A good steak deserves a classic pairing with Bordeaux Red
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  • Festive Holiday Food & Wine Pairings: The International Edition Part I
    December 9, 2020

    Festive Holiday Food & Wine Pairings: The International Edition Part I

    In South Africa the holidays land in the summer, with hot weather and the youth on extended school break. This means many people head to the beach or the countryside to both celebrate and stay cool, and those who stay in the city revel outside on verdanas and in gardens and parks. Wherever the revelers are found, they will more likely than not be enjoying Braai, South Africa’s beloved BBQ
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  • Apricot Almond Panettone
    December 5, 2020

    Apricot Almond Panettone

    A twist on the classic Italian holiday dessert with a Californian flair. The use of California almonds and dried apricots compliment the Sauternes perfectly. Delicate, fluffy, sweet flavors melt together with the liquid gold. Further enhancing the nutty and ripe stone...

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  • What is Sauternes?
    November 20, 2020

    What is Sauternes?

    Some of the world's greatest wines are sweet. No, we are not referencing wines that have been altered with levels of sugar or halted fermentation to achieve sweetness. We are  talking about Sauternes, a golden colored, sweet French wine from...

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  • 4th of July Fusion! Asian Style Wings & Slaw
    June 29, 2020

    4th of July Fusion! Asian Style Wings & Slaw

    Fire up those grills and slather on the sunscreen. This year we have two iconic dishes with a twist on the traditional recipe. With this country's diverse cultural background, tired American recipes are begging for a kick with eclectic flavors. This recipe for Barbecued Chicken Wings,
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  • Blueberry Lavender Belgian Waffles
    April 21, 2020

    Blueberry Lavender Belgian Waffles

    Mother's Day in coming up very soon and time is running out. However there is still time to do something sweet to give Mom a little sugar. We suggest trying this recipe for Blueberry Lavender Waffles! The wonderful lavender aromas...

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  • Modern Seder Plate
    April 13, 2020

    A Modern Take on A Seder Plate

    Click on the image to view the Recipe from CBC: Lisa Dawn Boltons spread. Passover is a meaningful occasion that takes place in mid-spring, which is a perfect time to prepare a bountiful board. This holiday is rooted in the Jewish...

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