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Trend Alert: Wine With Everything
Drinking wine is more popular than ever, and now the oenophile trend is extending to home decor as well. Lately, I've noticed the iconic stemmed wine-glass shape is showing up in clever serving pieces — such as this Jansen + Co. Ming Oil and Vinegar Set ($28) — as well as candle holders, light fixtures, and one very cool doorbell.
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Joel McHale and Ken Jeong Share Details About Community!
Community is one of those shows where you know the cast has an awesome time together. So I wasn't all that surprised to hear stars Joel McHale (Jeff) and Ken Jeong (Senor Chang) fawn over one another when they recently sat down with reporters. I've been waiting to see these two cement their friendship on-screen too, and it sounds like I'll get my wish tonight.
Amanda Peet: So in Love
Amanda Peet is undoubtedly feeling great. She's starring in the number one film in the country, and in the December issue of Self the actress shares that nothing brings her more joy than hanging at home with her hubby and baby girl. In fact, the actress credits her husband, screenwriter David Benioff, as being her healthiest habit.
Behind the Iron Curtain: Was Sex Better Before the Wall's Fall?
Life may be better since the fall of the Berlin Wall, but is sex? It was at first. Prostitutes came in vans, porn was everywhere, and sex shops opened like wine bars in a gentrifying neighborhood.
Killer App: Savory Pumpkin Puffs
With it's flaky, crispy, and buttery layers, I never tire of puff pastry in a savory appetizer preparation. I always make sure my freezer is stocked with the easy-to-manage dough because it's ideal for impromptu entertaining. Roll it with some herbs and prosciutto and you've got pinwheels.
Happy Hour: Codorníu Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé
My favorite dance scene from the 1963 Ann Margret musical Bye Bye Birdie is entitled "Lot of Livin to Do." In it, she sings of "drinking Champagne as if it were water." But, not just any Champagne — pink Champagne.
Come Fab Finding With Me: Napa Day Trip
This weekend, I'm taking a day trip to beautiful Napa Valley. It's going to be scorcher, the weatherman predicted a heatwave — don't you love Indian Summers? The plan is to drive out there in the a.m., have a nice brunch, and start wine tasting.
Yummy Links: From Nirvino's Wine App to Eater's Expansion
- Introducing the newest must-have wine application for your iPhone. — Nirvino
- Fabio Viviani's cookbook by the numbers. — Eat Me Daily
- Here are 21 tasty bar snack recipes.
The Making of a Food Festival: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
This country sees scores of large-scale culinary events and food festivals each week, and from Taste of the Nation to Slow Food Nation, Party and I are always there. But while a culinary extravaganza merely requires several hours of our time, it takes months or sometimes years to bring all the elements of a production together.
During SF Chefs.
Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?
This week was full of exciting events. Food Network crowned its next star, Top Chef unveiled its own branded wine at the TCAs, restaurant critic Frank Bruni's successor was announced, and the highly-anticipated movie Julie & Julia opens today.
Were you around for everything?
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