The definition of barbeque has nearly as many meanings as sauces. First, you can attend an event or outdoor party, which, in Texas is usually held on a ranch. The act of barbecuing is the process of preparing food with smoke, low temperatures and long periods of time. Don't be confused by the backyard griller who claims to barbeque, but simply heats food outdoors, often over a…

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To Win a Late Summertime ‘Beach Getaway’

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The Wine Seekers' Guide to the Livermore Valley, by Tom Wilmer was not written for the wine snob. The book is aimed at those of us who don't understand the intricacies of the grape. I found the guide provided clear and helpful information in an easy to read format.



The book serves as the first exclusive guide to this little-known California wine region,… Continue

Red Velvet cupcakes seem to be popping up everywhere, so I just had to make a batch. And...I humbly confess, they're darn good!



Below is the recipe I used, however, I think I should have made fewer



cupcakes as mine did not rise to the top. Did I overbeat or was there



not enough batter for 30 cupcakes??? Who knows. I used the larger silver stand…

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Ski in Chocolate? Sounds like fun ...

but I learned to make chocolate

truffles in Florida.

Italy’s Cortina d’Ampezzo announced it will stage a ski race with a

chocolate theme during the Eurochocolate

Festival held in the famous Italian ski town from December… Continue