Articles filed under Beverages
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Talking about Cabernet Franc, genetic father of wine we’ll drink tonightMay 12, 2024 4:05 pm - The first guideline for pairing wine and food — and the easiest — is to find familiar flavors. Good Wine’s Mary Ross starts the lesson with Cabernet Franc, the genetic father of Cabernet Sauvignon, the world’s most popular red wine.
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This $16 Italian white wine is wonderful for warm-weather mealsMay 01, 2024 6:00 am - Here are three wines for your spring and summer celebrations — and all are good values.
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Good wine: Why it’s great to be a wine buyer in the Chicago areaApr 04, 2024 6:00 am - Buying local is a big deal, judging by the Reader’s “Best of Chicago 2023” poll. But when I ask folks “Where do you shop for wine?” their reply is often “Online.” What’s up with that?
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How to store wine — and know when it mattersApr 04, 2024 6:00 am - When I wrote a few weeks ago about wineries that wait to release their wines until after they have properly aged, commenters began a spirited discussion of the best ways to store and age wine at home. So I decided to chime in with a few tips.
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Some of the best wine and food pairings from 2023 to enjoy nowFeb 07, 2024 6:00 am - Here are a few of Good wine’s Mary Ross’ best wine and food experiences from 2023, which you can re-create whether dining solo or in the company of friends.
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Comfort recipes from Hilton ChicagoMar 25, 2020 6:03 am - Hilton Chicago's Signature Carrot Cake Pop Recipe 3 eggs 2 cups sugar ¾ cup buttermilk ¼ cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tea...
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White Sands SmoothieSep 02, 2019 11:00 pm - 1 very ripe banana, cut into chunks and frozen 3/4 cup (1%) low-fat milk or plant milk of choice 2 tablespoons sliced or slivered almonds (unsalted) 1 tablespoon unsweet...
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The Turtle KrawlJun 19, 2019 6:00 am - 3/4 ounce white rum 3/4 ounce coconut rum 1/2 ounce dark or spiced rum Splash of Grenadine or maraschino cherry juice Splash of lime juice or Key lime juice Equal pa...
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Binny's Blackberry Bourbon SmashJun 05, 2019 6:00 am - The Blackberry Bourbon Smash is a quick, spicy and fresh cocktail with bright eye-catching color. Its herbaceous aromatics artfully accent a wide variety of summer fare....
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Sangria and punch recipesJun 05, 2019 6:00 am - Super Bloom Punch 1 part Hendrick's Midsummer Solstice 2/3 part Hibiscus Tea 1/2 part Lemon Juice 1/2 part Lillet Rose (or Cocchi Rosato) 1/4 part Simple Syrup 1/4 part ...