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DIVERSE CUSTOMS OF DRINKING COFFEE AROUND THE WORLD
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THE BRIGHTEST GREETINGS TO YOU ALL FOOD LOVERS. Yet another month and another food magazine issue with great topics. Actually, it is my favorite one so far. COFFEE
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Who doesn’t like it and who doesn’t drink it? It is a great start to a new day, a great excuse to meet up a friend, and a great reason to stop for a well deserved break. So we will be talking about coffee from all over the world.
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We are not forgetting to talk about foods and their health benefits. Yogurt is the one of them. It is an ancient food with uncountable benefits. Also, Linh Quy had a very nice article for you about other super delicious health crazy foods such as carrots, eggs, watermelon and many more. Lets wake up a new day with a glowing skin without any dark circles around the eyes and healthy body. One of the exciting parts of this month’s issue is the mouth-watering recipes. You will find the top 10 best garlic recipes and another 10 most popular fish recipes. They all look very yummy. Also do not forget to check on Jessie Newton’s article. You might get some inspiration to match your delicious foods with a fine bottle of wine to complete your dining experience. Enjoy it and see you on our next exciting adventure.
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DIVERSE CUSTOMS OF DRINKING COFFEE AROUND THE WORLD
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Coffee is enjoyed by many around the world, in many different ways. The most popular way to drink coffee in the United States and Canada is black, with a little bit of cream or milk added to it, while some people enjoy the
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richer taste of espresso, which they often choose to drink with flavored syrups instead of cream or milk. Different areas of the world have created their own ways to enjoy coffee, however – here are some examples of diverse customs of drinking coffee around the world.
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NORTH AMERICA
In Texas, it is customary to pour a
Many countries in North America
time or out of gratitude for
have specific customs for drinking
something they’ve done for you in
coffee. In most Canadian
the past. As an added bonus, it
restaurants, tipping is expected
makes your own cup last longer!
little coffee into someone else’s cup as an offer to pour for the next
when you receive your coffee from a server. Otherwise, you will be
Many American citizens refuse to
considered cheap and rude.
drink their coffee black because they find it unappetizing compared to how cream and sugar make their coffee taste better. They feel that without milk or sugar their drink isn’t worth having.
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SOUTH AMERICA
Made from Mexican coffee beans, which are slightly different from
TBefore or after meals, it's
your typical Arabica coffee bean,
common for South Americans to
cafecito is a quick shot of espresso
drink strong coffee. Brazil is home
(you get it while you're ordering at
to cappuccino-like blends called
some cafes) that's served
café com Leite (or coffee with milk)
alongside a small cup of hot milk.
that are made by adding espresso
The combo is then stirred together
shots to steamed milk. Peru and
until frothy before being
Ecuador also have similar blends
consumed.
called café con Leche. Mexico has its own version, too: cafecito.
In Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala, drinking coffee can be an experience in itself—the grounds are often mixed into the water so that sipping on café de olla (coffee pot) feels like taking a bath in caffeine.
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Though not as popular as it once was in Cuba—it was once considered an upper-class beverage—coffee there still remains an important part of Cuban culture. The nation even produced one of history's most famous drinkers: Fidel Castro famously drank 12 cups every day during his time in power. And Costa Rica is known for having some of Central America's best brews. So next time you go to order a latte, don't forget about these countries' unique take on enjoying coffee!
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AUSTRALIA AND ASIA Australia and countries in Asia prefer their coffee as black as it comes, strong with rich flavor. It’s a common custom to sweeten your coffee yourself, rather than relying on a barista. In fact, many Asian cultures don’t include milk at all. So if you visit your local Starbucks in Australia or China, you’ll notice most people order black with sugar—and no milk!
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HEALTHY BENEFITS OF DRINKING COFFEE Though your morning cup of coffee might be an American tradition, we can't claim credit for originating it. In fact, coffee is a global beverage enjoyed in almost every country in some form or another. And drinking coffee isn't just popular—it's actually healthy, too! Research has shown that consuming around three cups of coffee each day can reduce your risk for many diseases, including type 2 diabetes and Parkinson's disease. It may even increase your lifespan by reducing obesity-related illnesses and cancer rates. To learn more about how to drink your cup o' joe safely (and why you should), read on!
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FOODS THAT HELP REDUCE DARK CIRCLES UNDER THE EYES Eye penetration is a problem that makes many people extremely uncomfortable because it makes your eyes tired, lacks vitality, and loses facial aesthetics. In order to effectively reduce ocular infiltration, it is also essential to eat foods suitable for treating ocular penetration from the inside.
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Reasons for the formation of negative bonds
If eye penetration is not treated in a timely manner, the skin will become darker and more difficult to treat later. The skin around the eye has a thin and sensitive structure, which contains a dense network of capillaries. When affected, these capillaries
Foods that flicker and wink.
rupture and form a laceration. The effects that make the eyes quickly penetrate must be mentioned such as staying up late, not sleeping enough,
Eating nourishing supplements to support the reduction of eyelid penetration is the most popular way to treat eyelid penetration from the inside. These foods not only help improve eye penetration
staying up late a lot, taking
but also help make the eyes more healthy, bright,
stimulants, taking a lot of
limiting the penetration back.
sunshine, the body lacking water... If eye penetration is not treated in a timely manner, the skin will become darker and more difficult to treat later.
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Adding carrots to your daily diet will help you reduce many diseases related to the eye area. Always present in good ophthalmic foods, carrots contain large amounts of vitamin A and vitamin E to help the eye be more refined, improve vision, maintain the function of epithelial cells, fade the eyespot. Adding carrots to your daily diet will help you reduce many diseases related to the eye area.
CARROTS Eating eggs will help you prevent the formation of ocular infiltrates effectively, but only up to 2 eggs per day should be eaten. In eggs, they are rich in proteins that promote metabolism and cell renewal. Eating eggs will therefore help you to prevent the formation of ocular infiltrates effectively. However, you should also know you should not eat too many eggs in one day. The average amount of cholesterol in chicken eggs is 146 mg/ egg and if you eat too much, there is a big difference compared to the
EGGS
body's needs. According to recommendations from experts, only up to 2 eggs per day should be eaten.
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Tomatoes contain many active ingredients that help support the reduction of eyelid penetration and wrinkles around the eyes. Eating tomatoes can help protect the blood vessels under the eye area thanks to the Lycopene and Quercetin ingredients found in tomatoes. If Lycopene (tomato red active ingredient) can support blood circulation, protecting blood vessels under the skin of the eye, limiting the formation of eye penetration. Quercetin is an antioxidant, reducing wrinkles around the eyes, reducing inflammation...
TOMATO Watermelon contains Lycopene, which is good for preventing eye penetration and skin oxidation. Like tomatoes, watermelon also contains many Lycopene active ingredients that are good for preventing eye penetration and skin oxidation. Besides, watermelon is also a fruit that contains a lot of water, which can help the body provide the amount of water. If drinking filtered water makes you feel dull, watermelon juice is a delicious drink and
WATERMELON
contains many beneficial vitamins.
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Eating a variety of Anthocyanin berries will help nourish the tissues around the eye. Berries such as blueberries, sour berries, raspberries, mulberries... contain Anthocyanin–a substance with good antioxidant capacity for the skin, enhancing blood circulation. Eating a variety of Anthocyanin berries will help nourish the tissues around the eye, help make the eye skin healthy, and improve the eye area significantly.
BERRY The two active ingredients Sesamin and Sesamolin contained in leek/ sesame can support the reduction of staining and, especially, the effective elimination of infiltration. According to many studies, leeks/ sesame seeds contain high levels of vitamin E to help protect the skin from damage from free radicals, antioxidants. The two active ingredients Sesamin and Sesamolin contained in leek/ sesame can support the
SESAME
reduction of staining and, especially, the effective elimination of infiltration.
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Eating seaweed enhances the ability of cells to transport nutrients and oxygen, which prevents the formation and improves ocular penetration. In seaweed, there are many nutrient components, especially iron – the core component of hemoglobin, which plays an important role in red blood cells. The addition of iron promotes the production of hemoglobin, improving the ability to transport nutrients and oxygen in the cells, preventing the formation and improving ocular
SEAWEED
penetration.
The fruits contain vitamin C to help nourish the skin of bright, healthy white eyes, limit blemishes. Vitamin C can help the body boost collagen production and remove free radicals that are harmful to the skin. In particular, Vitamin C also helps brighten the skin and reduce bruising, preferably eye penetration. Providing vitamin C daily from foods
FOODS CONTAINING VITAMIN C
containing C such as sour fruits (orange, lemon, strawberry...), broccoli, potatoes, papaya... will help increase the body's resistance and clearly improve eye penetration.
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According to some studies, 12% of people who have ocular gingivitis are caused by their body being deficient in vitamin B12. They commonly found vitamin B12 in animal meat such as beef, lamb liver, salmon, sardines, capers, etc. Vitamin B12 helps the body produce red blood cells, minimizing the risk of ocular infiltration. According to some studies, 12% of people who have ocular gingivitis are caused by their body's deficiency in
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vitamin B12.
It is recommended to combine the use of moisturizing products to improve the area of the eye to provide the fastest penetration treatment. – Besides eating foods that help limit eyelid penetration, you should also use more skincare products to improve eyelid penetration to achieve the desired penetration reduction effect. – Always protect your eyes from UV rays from
NOTES WHEN MAKING A NEGATIVE NOTE
the sun and blue light from electronic led devices. When going outdoors, always remember to wear a hat and sunglasses and limit excessive exposure to blue light devices. – To improve the quality of sleep, they recommended go to bed before 10: 00 and practice the habit of not staying up too late.
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I’M A CULINARY WRITER. THESE 5 KITCHEN TIPS CHANGED MY LIFE Recently, I started to go “all in” on my culinary work. It’s been a major change to my life. I got some cool foods to try to cook from actual companies, I started to brush up on my copywriting...and oh yeah, I got a mouse in my apartment and had a complete meltdown in the supermarket. It was about that time that I realized that I am going to be dealing with a lot more serious things if I’m going to write about this full-time. So, I started to give my kitchen an overhaul shortly after I got the mouse out. Here’s what worked for me: 20
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Get spice organization boxes. I belong to Spice Breeze, a monthly subscription box that comes with spices from around the world in small envelopes. It’s great. But, those little envelopes ended up being kind of a nightmare after a while. After a mouse got in, I realized I had to protect my spices. So, I bought tiny spice boxes for the kitchen, crammed the envelopes in them, and organized them by region of origin. It cleared up a massive amount of space.
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Practice FIFO.
In economics, this means First In, First Out. It’s a form of inventory or something. It means that the stuff that’s about to expire is going to be the stuff that you end up using first. This ensures that you don’t have any food go to waste. On a similar note, I’ve learned that I should never buy fresh stuff I don’t intend to eat within three days. Unless it’s canned or frozen, I usually end up forgetting about it until it’s too late and I have to salvage ingredients. Yuck!
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Practice mise en place.
IThe French know everything there is about running a fast kitchen, it seems. The practice of mise en place is widely used in the bartending and professional culinary world. This means “put in place,” as in, everything has a special place. In practice, this means putting stuff back and rinsing tools off the moment you’re done with them. Needed to add a dash of pepper to your sauce? Great, put it back in the cabinet immediately after, don’t leave it out on the counter. When you’re done cooking, you’ll still have pots and pans to clean in many cases. However, the overall amount of cleaning you need to do? Way, way less.
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4 Use shoeboxes to store gear that you don’t often use but want to keep around. II can’t be the only one who thinks these are good to use and pretty, right? Shoeboxes and photoboxes are remarkably useful for people who have tons of kitchen knickknacks. They also look a lot nicer than plastic bins, which are best used for food storage, anyway.
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5 Get on top of food expiration dates.
II keep bread for two days, unless it’s heavily processed. Buying smaller quantities of things that expire quick, like milk and shrimp, can also help you avoid throwing stuff out. The thing that really changed my life was basically forcing myself to eat stuff before it expired. While it may have been uncomfortable and I ended up grumbling a lot, it also was a reality check for me. I really needed to learn when to freeze my stuff. Nowadays, if it’s not for dinner, it’s in the freezer.
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Eating yogurt helps to beautify the skin every day, and four principles to remember
Yogurt offers many health and beauty benefits. Pocket the four essential principles of eating yogurt that make your skin beautiful every day. Yogurt has long been a food that offers many
To know how to eat yogurt properly to beautify
different benefits to human health. So, from the
your skin, take a moment to learn more
elderly to the young, especially women, love
through the article below! The secrets to
yogurt. Eating yogurt properly benefits the
eating yogurt later will help you soon to have
digestive system and helps to beautify the skin
the beautiful skin you want.
extremely effectively.
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The ideal time to eat yogurt In addition to using yogurt to make skin masks, eating yogurt is also a direct and quick beauty that you should apply. Eating yogurt properly at the right time is healthy and effective as desired. According to the doctor, you shouldn't eat yogurt when you're hungry because the acids in your stomach kill the beneficial bacteria in the yogurt. The ideal time to eat yogurt Accordingly, the best time for you to eat yogurt properly and beautify your skin is after a meal of 12 hours. Especially, you should eat yogurt in the evening so that the skin can absorb the nutrients in the best way. In addition to buying yogurt at the supermarket, you can make your simple yogurt at home.
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Do not eat more than two cartons of yogurt per day.
Selection of low-fat yogurt You can find sugar-free yogurt in shops and supermarkets. Or you can make your almond
Abuse of yogurt will not work best, even
yogurt at home. Not only does low-fat,
counterproductive. Eating too much yogurt in a
sugar-free yogurt help beautify your skin,
bottle will cause a sudden increase in Cholesterol
but it also doesn't cause you to gain weight.
levels, causing atherosclerosis, directly affecting
Foods that can be eaten with
cardiovascular health.
yogurt
No more than two boxes/day should be eaten. Therefore, you should only eat up to 2 boxes of yogurt per day to ensure your health and skin
While yogurt offers many health and beauty
beauty.
benefits, it's not because you combine it with other foods at your convenience. Therefore, you should eat yogurt along with fruits, juices...it both enhances the taste and helps combat oxidation to keep the skin fresh. Above are some secrets to eating yogurt properly to beautify your sister's skin that should not be overlooked. Eating yogurt properly will help to beautify the skin from the inside out. In addition, you should combine masking, skincare, healthy eating, and regular training to possess firm, supple
Selection of low-fat yogurt
skin.
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3.Toxic to the body Many genetically modified foods provide food sources with improved nutrition for humans such as Golden Rice (with vitamin A added), Lysine corn (providing functional lysine for pig and poultry feed), soybean SDA (additional content of Omega-3 fatty acids good for the heart). But there are doubts and small-scale studies on the pathogenic effects of GMO foods on the body such as a higher ability to cause cancer, a number of other diseases ...
So genetically modified foods, should or should not be used? In fact, the controversy is still going on without end, and there are no official results for the above issue.
2.Make antibiotic greasy
The WHO and FAO have developed
According to other statistics, people's health effects
management of genetically modified foods.
and even deaths due to antibiotic resistance have
In fact, there is no scientific basis to confirm
increased not only in the United States, where GM
that using genetically modified foods will
foods thrive, but also in many countries.
cause harm to health. Therefore, choosing
standards for the assessment and safe
genetically modified foods is still the choice for consumers today.
The cause of antibiotic resistance in the human body is mainly due to overuse of antibiotics. But the quality of GM foods remains questionable, as
Hopefully, the above sharing will help you
antibiotic resistance genes have been used to
better understand genetically modified
introduce GMO corn and soybeans. Of course, that's
foods.
still just a hypothesis.
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The Top 10 Best Wild Garlic Recipes
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Wild garlic, also known as ramsons or bear’s garlic, has been used in European cuisine since ancient times as an ingredient in sauces and bread. It has a distinct garlicky taste, but not everyone enjoys its flavor of it. In fact, it's even repulsive to some people. The following are the top 10 best wild garlic recipes you can use if you want to try this ingredient but don't know what to do with it.
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Growing Your Own
Fresh Raw Garlic
Garlic These recipes will show you just how easy it is to cook with wild garlic. All you need is a little time and space in your backyard to grow it! Better yet, if you’re using your own homegrown ingredients, they won’t cost much more than a couple of dollars per dish. Let’s get cooking! Preparing
For a quick and easy pickled
Your Garlic: The first step to
garlic recipe, combine 1 pound
preparing wild garlic is getting
of peeled garlic cloves, 1/2 cup
rid of any dirt or grit that might
distilled white vinegar, 1/4 cup
be stuck between its leaves.
sugar, and 2 teaspoons salt in a
The easiest way to do that is by
large saucepan.
washing it under cold water and rubbing its leaves gently
Bring to a boil over medium-
between your fingers.
high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 5
If you want to be extra careful,
minutes. Transfer mixture to an
though, run it through a salad
airtight container; cool
spinner before use. Cleaning
completely.
Your Ingredients: Before starting any recipe, make sure
Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
all of your ingredients are
Or freeze up to 3 months in an
properly cleaned.
airtight container or resealable freezer bag (press out as much air as possible before sealing). If you like spicy food, add hot pepper flakes when reducing the mixture in step 2.
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Toss garlic cloves in olive oil and
Roasted Garlic
salt and pepper, then roast them in a 400-degree oven for about 30 minutes. Squeeze out garlic from each clove and enjoy. Or mash to use as a spread on crackers or toast. Alternatively, you can make a quick pan sauce by sautéing garlic in butter and serving it over fish or chicken. Not only will it add flavor to your meal, but studies show that regular consumption of garlic can help reduce LDL cholesterol levels (aka bad cholesterol) while boosting HDL cholesterol (aka good cholesterol). All that being said, if you prefer store-bought roasted garlic, there are many brands available at grocery stores.
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Dehydrated Garlic Powder Crushing and dehydrating garlic not only saves time but also protects your hands from any possible burns. Grind several bulbs of garlic into a powder, and then spread it onto a baking sheet or flat tray. Dehydrate at 200 degrees for two hours. Once dry, rub off skins and store them in an airtight container. Use garlic powder as a replacement for fresh garlic in all recipes—it’s not just a time-saver, but also more shelf-stable. (A pinch of salt will help mimic fresh garlic’s saltiness.) It’s also perfect for those who have an aversion to cooking with raw garlic since drying eliminates all traces of pungency and odor.
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Fried in Oil If you’re growing your own garlic and want to save some time, consider frying it. The process is simple: Pour a little vegetable oil into a skillet over medium heat and add a few cloves of garlic. Stir constantly for about 2 minutes, until it’s slightly softened but not browned. Use tongs to transfer your fried garlic to a plate lined with paper towels and pat dry. Let cool before using in your favorite recipes, like homemade hummus or pesto sauce.
Grilled on Bread Many wild garlic recipes simply call for slicing up some garlic, cooking it, and serving it. More adventurous cooks will grate or slice their garlic and then marinate it in something like oil, vinegar, or wine to take away some of its bites and add a bit of extra flavor. Consider adding some
A wild garlic recipe with subtle
chopped wild garlic to your
flavors is best served on bread,
The subtle flavor of garlic gets
next smoothie for an added
either by using grilled bread as a
a boost when it's cooked. In
antioxidant punch and a
base for a simple salad or by
recipes that call for cooking
delicious flavor boost.
combining many ingredients into a
garlic, add chopped wild garlic
For example, blend in 1⁄4 cup of
Whisked into Soup
simmering so you don't lose
sandwich that can then be topped fresh herbs and 1⁄2 cup of water with cheese or meat. into 2 cups of frozen berries If you'd like to experiment more
any of its nutrients. Of course,
and 1 cup of non-dairy milk.
with your garlic, try grilling your
wild garlic isn't only suited to
For extra flair, sprinkle on some
slices before adding them to any
savory dishes.
cinnamon or fresh mint leaves
dish; simply cook them over an
after blending and garnish with
open flame until they turn slightly
some fresh berries on top.
browned and crispy (about 5
after a recipe has finished
minutes), but remember not to burn them.
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Infused in Vinegar IWhip up your own flavored vinegar using wild garlic. Add whole cloves of garlic to a large jar of white wine vinegar. Close tightly and allow sitting for several weeks. The longer you let it steep, the stronger your infusion will be. Strain out cloves before using them in recipes, or leave them in for a garlicky kick!
Sautéed with Beef and Vegetables A quick and easy dinner, garlic is tasty when sautéed with beef and vegetables. Cooking just one serving at a time in a pan allows you to add fresh lemon juice at each step of preparation.
Mixed into a Cheese Spread
From sandwiches to hot dogs,
These steps also ensure that your
you can add wild garlic to
veggies are perfectly cooked and
almost any savory dish. For a
still crispy! Make enough for
kick of flavor without
leftovers and enjoy your meal over
overpowering your taste buds,
pasta or rice for lunch. Just
mix it into an easy cheese
remember to save some for
spread for a quick snack or
breakfast!
appetizer. Simply whip up cream cheese with wild garlic and seasonings in a food processor, and then serve with crackers. It's also great mixed into mashed potatoes or stirred into marinara sauce for pasta night. But don't stop there—wild garlic makes any meal better!
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WINES YOU’LL LOVE BASED ON YOUR FAVORITE COMFORT FOODS So you want to explore the wine world, but you’re not sure where to start? One fun way is to use your favorite comfort foods as a jumpingoff point.
Wines can embody some of the flavors and mouthfeel you’re familiar with in your favorite foods. Try these wines on their own or use them to compliment your meal. Start with the flavors you know and love and then you can expand from there with this guide!
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BUFFALO WINGS Try: Syrah from California Suggested producers: Copain Winery or Qupé
Buffalo wings are tangy,
Enter: Syrah. This grape is
spicy, and buttery. These
known for notes of spicy
bold flavors mean you want
black pepper, game, violets,
a wine that won’t be shy.
and fresh cherries. Syrah’s from California tend to be riper in style with more fruit-forward notes than other regions, creating a delicious boldness that will dance on your tastebuds.
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CHINESE PORK DUMPLINGS Try: Pinot Noir from Santa Maria Valley, California Suggested producers: Cambria or Foxen
Chinese pork dumplings are
The Santa Maria Valley
so tasty you can never have
appellation is in Santa
just one. Similarly, I don’t
Barbara, CA; the land
think you can stop at just
where Sideways launched
one glass of Pinot Noir!
(several) thousand Pinot Noir lovers. Pinots from this area have notes of Chinese five-spice and a plush mouthfeel thanks to the long growing season.
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PIZZA Try: Barbera d'Alba Suggested producers: Marchesi di Barolo or Prunotto
Whether you’re indulging in
The grape Barbera d’Alba comes
pizza reminiscent of your
from Piedmont in Northwest Italy.
college days or artisanal
It has low tannins and a hit of
wood-fired pizza, pizza is
acidity similar to the one you get
always a good idea.
from pizza’s tomato sauce. This acidity will cause your mouth to water and make every bite of cheesy-goodness taste that much better.
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ALMOND CROISSANTS
Try: Soave Suggested producer: Pieropan
Almond croissants are light,
Although they are
flaky, and buttery with a
notoriously a French
nutty sweetness.
classic, the closest wine companion is found in Northeast Italy. Soave is a light-bodied white wine with notes of almond and orange zest with a smooth oily finish.
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MACARONI AND CHEESE Try: Chardonnay from Russian River Valley, California Suggested producers: La Crema or DuttonGoldfield
Many of us still run to the
The Russian River in Sonoma,
blue box when we need
California is known as one of the
some nostalgic comfort. The
best regions in the world for
difference is now we can
growing Chardonnay. So when
also legally drink!
you’re craving something creamy and buttery you can serve yourself a bowl of macaroni and cheese or you have a glass of Chardonnay. Or have them together!
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CHOCOLATE
Try: 10 Year Tawny Port Suggested producers: Graham’s or Taylor Fladgate
So you love chocolate? Lean
If you’re looking to
into it with your next new
compliment your dessert,
favorite wine. 10 year Tawny
the best wine pairing for
Port is sweet with notes of
sweet food is a wine that is
chocolate, caramel, and dark
as sweet, if not sweeter,
cherry.
than the food you’re eating. Otherwise, your wine will taste bitter. That is why 10 Year Tawny Port suits chocolate cake so well.
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SOUR PATCH KIDS Try: Riesling from Mosel, Germany Suggested Producers: Selbach-Oster or JJ Prum
The next time someone
Similarly, Riesling has high acidity
teases you for indulging in
that will tickle your tongue in the
Sour Patch Kids, share this
same way. Riesling from the Mosel
fact: when you eat sour food
has lemon-lime and apple notes.
the acidity interacts with
Again, you want to have your wine
taste receptors on your
as sweet or sweeter than your
tongue to trigger a release
snack so if you’re serving these
of serotonin.
together look for one designated “Spatlese”. It’s higher up in the sweetness scale.
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FRENCH FRIES
Try: Champagne Suggested Producers: Pol Roger or Laurent-Perrier
Ask any sommelier what
IWe are all about those high-low
their favorite wine to pair
pairings. The reasoning? The
with French fries and they
acidity of bubbly Champagne cuts
will inevitably say
through the salty, fatty fries like a
Champagne.
wave rolling over the sand. If you want to enjoy Champagne on its own, this wine has minerality and bread-y notes that any carb-lover, but especially fry lovers, will enjoy.
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SALAD Try: Sauvignon Blanc from Bordeaux, France Suggested Producers: Chateau Graville-Lacoste or Chateau Ducasse
First of all, you’re a monster
I’m kidding! But seriously, if you
if your comfort food is a
lean into the lean and green then
salad. You’re only allowed to
you’ll want your wine to match.
have water.
Sauvignon Blanc from Bordeaux (often called White Bordeaux) is dry with grassy notes and crispness for days. Your crunchy salad will feel decadent if you pair it with this wine.
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Tobias KUMWEDA
TOP TEN MOST POPULAR FISH RECIPES Fish are an excellent source of lean protein and are also rich in vitamins and minerals like vitamin D, B12, B6, selenium, and magnesium. Eating fish can help you stay healthy and fit. This article lists the top ten most popular fish recipes on the internet, perfect for both those who enjoy cooking at home and for those who prefer to order their meals from restaurants. Take a look! 46
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Fish curry is a classic dish that originated in Indian kitchens, and it’s one of my favorite fish recipes. Fish curry might just be my favorite meal; it makes for an excellent dinner with rice. Plus, it’s so easy to make! The most difficult part is finding fresh or frozen fish, which you can usually find at any grocery store. If not, try looking at your local Asian market —they almost always carry fresh salmon and tilapia fish. You can also use canned tuna if you really want to avoid going to an Asian grocery store.
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This is a delicious fish recipe that contains just a few ingredients and is easy to make. To do it, simply place four pieces of salmon on your grill with some lemon slices squeezed on top. This dish takes ten minutes to cook and only calls for three ingredients. It’s often considered a healthy dish due to its lean protein content, so if you’re trying to shed a few pounds while still eating satisfying meals, grilled salmon with lemon could be a great choice. It can also be served as an appetizer or used in sandwiches or salads! A wonderful taste and very easy preparation make grilling salmon one of our top ten most popular fish recipes!
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BEER BATTERED FISH RECIPE
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Beer batter is a fun and tasty way to cook almost any kind of fish. The best part about beer batter is that it’s incredibly easy to make; you don’t even need to go out and buy beer, as there are plenty of other liquids that can be used for moisture—like milk or soda! By taking note of your beer-batter recipe, you can easily vary your choice of liquid. Whether you have 2 minutes or 20 minutes, you can prepare a delicious fish dish. As with most recipes, using good quality ingredients goes a long way in ensuring optimal flavor. If possible, look for fresh local produce; however if you must use frozen items like fries and veggies, opt for thawed ones rather than re-frozen items.
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The secret to jambalaya is cooking everything in one pot, starting with onions and garlic sautéed in butter. Add rice to make it extra special, along with tomatoes and chicken broth. Then layer in your meat of choice: shrimp, chicken, or sausage. Everything comes together as it simmers, making cleanup a breeze.
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FISH TACOS WITH AVOCADOCILANTRO SAUCE
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If you’re looking for a quick and easy fish recipe, look no further than these tacos with avocado cilantro sauce. All you need is 20 minutes and some ingredients from your local grocery store to enjoy an incredible tasting meal that packs a healthy punch! If you’re not sure what kind of fish to buy, I recommend tilapia or cod. Tilapia is a white meat that’s mild in flavor but tasty on its own (even when cooked with nothing more than a squeeze of lemon juice), while cod has a very mild taste that stands up well to bolder flavors. Top off your tacos with fresh mango salsa for added sweetness!
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Another simple recipe, Fettuccine Alfredo with Tilapia takes just 30 minutes to make and is loved by kids and adults alike. The succulent fish can be prepared in a variety of ways, including baked, grilled or breaded. Baked tilapia is best if you’re looking for a more low-fat option. Using fresh pasta sauce instead of jarred ensures that your dish will taste homemade and delicious. And feel free to garnish your pasta with fresh herbs such as basil or parsley for added flavor. Be sure to ask your guests about allergies before you serve!
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COD WITH CORNMEAL CRUST
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The cornmeal crust on cod is a winning combination. Add on eggplant and cherry tomatoes, and you have a dish that’s crunchy, crispy, salty, and sweet all at once. The anchovies add depth of flavor to what would otherwise be a very lean fish. Some recipes call for breadcrumbs instead of cornmeal, but if you are trying to avoid gluten, cornmeal is a great alternative. The whole dish should take about 30 minutes to make from start to finish. Check out our recipe for Cod with Cornmeal Crust.
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Fresh grouper is one of my favorite fish, but I haven’t always liked preparing it. If overcooked, it can be dry and tough. But I recently tried pepper-crusted grouper with a sweet balsamic glaze that was very tasty. The pepper crust gave it an unusual taste and added a bit of crunch as well. Try substituting other fish for grouper if you like; haddock or salmon are both excellent choices for cooking in a similar way. I usually have all three on hand—it’s easy to switch them out when needed, although sometimes I may use frozen if fresh isn’t available.
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SALMON BURGERS ON PITA BREAD
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Salmon burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional hamburgers. You can make them with fresh salmon or canned salmon and serve them on a bun or in pita bread with vegetables for a complete meal. This recipe for Salmon Burgers on Pita Bread includes lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and a yogurt sauce to keep things low-fat but still super yummy. A yummy dinner choice for those following a Paleo diet or who are looking to reduce their carb intake.
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Poaching is one of my favorite ways to prepare fish. Since it keeps all of its moisture, poached salmon is tender and silky on your tongue. This recipe includes capers, dill, and lemon juice, which provide contrast in flavor and texture while complementing each other. I like to add a few slices of cucumber on top for color, extra flavor, and crunch. Enjoy!
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