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B-GAME BITES-FAST+EASY for PLAYOFF PARTIES

Practically an American holiday-Sunday playoffs -for football-and B-Ball games leading up to March madness...are best watched with a another (or others). Best bites choices can be fast, easy and creative- to compensate for potential boredom. via GIPHY Some ideas that bring some sophisticated international flair for sophisticated palates...that pair up well with many kinds of beers/wines Chewy  Spanish Sabor olives -fresh green olives -are delectable on their own (or as the 'dirty' part of a chilled martini)-but for party-festive occasion...add some life...with fast dress-upped selections - stuffed with  smoked cheese/nuts/basil ,  goat cheese/chopped green apple ,  jalapeño, or classic pimento. Widely available Jalsberg 's delicious classic taste-mild, mellow and a bit nutty...naturally lactose and gluten free -now can be had in individually wrapped Cheese snacks -3/4oz in stick format-perfect for piling up in large serving bowls -right along...

WINES FROM SPAIN: Part 2 #SPAINSGREATMATCH

IAC BUILDING HQ/NYC Utiel-Requena Wines benefit from a Mediterranean climate-with vines 75% Bobal grapes-pictured Tharsys Unico 2008 ZOLLO:   Senorio de Astobiza  's white from Basque region made with native grape 80% Hondarrabi Zuri, 20% Hondarrabi-affordable fruity-smooth white pairs well with-meats and ripened cheeses Biodynamic Wine---we asked what that was-organic grapes and harvesting methods...Pablo Claro  Graciano-Cab. Sau.-tasty dark cherry, vanilla, spice fruity-sweet tannins-full bodied.From Terroir WIne Group Men de Mencia 2009, Soto del Vicario, DO Bierzo A fav...and the last wine we tasted--- Marquis de Riscal Gran Reserva  2005, DOCa Rioja deep dark cherry-black fruit, spicy and elegant with long finish, firm tannins, fresh and balanced. NICE. DO La Mancha Wines Oristan Crianza 2012, Bodegas Lozano, DO La Mancha-Tempranillo 70%, Cab. Sau. 15%, Shiraz 15%-good for a crowd-deep ruby red with coffee-tobacco -in...