Preserve lingering fizz with champagne stopper tips
Washington Post wine columnist Dave Mc Intyre suggests using a clamp on champagne stopper to preserve sparkle for about a week after opening. Avoid ice cubes as they dull the wine’s oomph and consider day after mimosas for best leftovers.
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Champagne Sauce for seafood and chicken
A quick delicate sauce using shallot champagne vinegar and cream to create a glossy finish for seafood or poached chicken. Includes step by step reduction, butter whisking, and warm holding tips with nutrition facts and a credited chef source.
Orcas Island Honeymoon Brioche Memory Becomes Writing Spark
A honeymoon snack of day old candied orange brioche on Orcas Island inspires a lifelong shift to food writing. The narrator recalls touring in an electric blue PT Cruiser and a faulty Frommer's guide, while a dachshund bite and a kitchen mishap with a mixer add humor to the tale.
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