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Red + White Wines Go Green Part 3

T he Nebbiolo grapes that comprises collectible and more drink now variety of Barolos -in all of its chewy deliciousness---is made in the biodynamic-organic "slow wine" wineries in the Piedmont area of Italy. From the south east region -from the historic glorious single vineyards located in Monforte d'Alba-family owned Pecchenino produces a few Nebbiolo wines. Pictured above-the accessible + value priced medium bodied Barolo like Langhe Nebbiolo Briccco Ravera 2015 -fermented in stainless steel, aged in Austrian oak (2 years)-followed by 6 months in the bottle. Deep ruby color, ripe berry flavors, licorice, florals-roses+violets, and mint hints. Fresh balanced sip-pretty much ready now or next year-to drink. ($28) The Bussia Barolo DOCG 2013-back label pictured below---is worthy of seeking out and aged according to Barolo DOCG (38 months) requirements. ($75). Ruby red in color-and made in a traditional production style with a long fermentation with native yeasts ...

CONVENIENT EATS-Fancy Food Show Part 3

NYC: TRENDS: MIXES, KITS, HEAT+EAT, SHAKE+DRINK, GRAB and GO... BetterBatter ,  Bittermilk ,  Boulart ,  Jen+Joe's ,  LeCoq Cuisine ,  Looka , CAFE  Macaron ,  Maroc Export ,  Mocktails , Red Rocker Candy,  Sable+Rosenfeld ,  Scratch+Grain ,  Silverland Bakery ,  SOPEXA , Brownie Points Aisles in the supermarket- we usually skipped in the past ---shelf stable cake/cookie boxed mixes and frozen products --- are popular -giving consumers a homemade-ish option that requires little more than lighting a oven, stirring/slicing up and washing up the pan... Nowadays -the mess free mixes are mix-ups of more 'natural' ingredients -that can be pronounced without a degree in (food) chemistry...and often come delivered in festive packaging for the holidays or gifting (a latter post). Scratch & Grain Baking Co.....just add butter+egg---portion control always a plus as is -non-GMO ingredients and natur...