2015

Creating Themed Wine Gift Baskets To Give As Exciting Gifts

If you are looking for the perfect gift for an adult, a trip to a local liquor store or winery can be a wonderful starting point. Many people enjoy the taste of wine with dinner or as a relaxing cocktail. Consider purchasing a bottle of wine and dressing it up in a gift basket along with themed items. Here are a few ideas you can use to give you inspiration to give a gift that will be sure to be appreciated.

Look To The North For A Twist On The Classic Italian Christmas Fish Dinner

Certain holiday traditions come and go, but one that has stood the test of time for centuries is the beloved Feast of the Seven Fishes celebrated in many Italian homes around the country. Typically celebrated the night before Christmas, this classic meal features exactly what its name implies: seven different kinds of fish, often prepared in different styles. While there may be certain dishes that are mainstays in your family's feast, that doesn't mean that you can't switch things up a little bit, and one way you can add some great variety to your Christmas Eve dinner is by looking North, specifically, to the endless seafood bounty offered by Alaska.

Two Tips For Selecting A Wine To Go With Your Baked Poussin

If you are like a lot of people, you bake chicken from time to time. However, when you buy poussin chicken, also called spring chicken or simply poussin, it deserves something a little special to go with the juicier, leaner meat that this type of chicken is known for. Wine can be a perfect partner to a baked poussin, but you might not know what kind of wine to choose, as there are many types to choose from.

Appetizers For Dill Pickle Lovers

With the holidays on their way, dill pickle lovers everywhere are probably wondering how they can incorporate kosher dill pickles into their meals and parties. These festive and tasty dill pickle appetizer recipes are perfect for those of you who love to eat dill pickles day and night. Dill Pickle and Beef Wheels Not only are these little wheels tasty, but they're also colorful, which makes them perfect for generating holiday cheer.

Two Great Mediterranean Dishes For Your Next Dinner

Goat cheese is one of the most underrated ingredients in great dishes. This cheese, which is often called Feta, gives a wonderfully creamy, tangy flavor to any food. Here are 2 great dishes that will be taken up a notch by using Feta cheese. Greek Salad 4 ripe roma tomatoes 2 cucumbers 2 green bell peppers 1 sweet onion 8 ounces of Feta cheese 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil fresh ground black pepper kosher salt Cut the tomatoes in 8 slices.