There are so many flavors in a bánh mì sandwich, we thought we might stump our wine guy Mark Raymond. But of course we didn’t; he came up with two wines, a red and white under $15, that are delicious with all sorts of grilled foods. They’re also perfect wines for bánh mì. H & B […]
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Top-Rated: Easy Grilled Shrimp and Basil Wrapped in Prosciutto with Caramelized Fresh Peaches
This is truly one of the most delicious and freshest dishes we’ve made all summer, combining fresh peaches with shrimp wrapped in basil and prosciutto. We adore this for its gorgeous flavor—the salty tang of the prosciutto against the sweetness of the carmelized peaches—and the extra bonus is that it’s low in calories. Now, if […]
Summer White and Rosé Wines Under $20
This is what we’re drinking and loving right now, each wine providing delicious and refreshing flavor to match an array of foods. At $17 a bottle, we recommend a sauvignon blanc from one of the most reliable producers in France, Pascal Jolivet. It’s called Attitude, and it has citrus notes for freshness, without needing to […]
Crazy Simple Summer Desserts
Summer eating means less stress, and while we love our bakers for their endless energy and precision, we also adore the carefree approach. For ice cream sandwiches, buy (or make chocolate chip cookies), and put some semi-soft ice cream in between them before freezing. Or, hand out Edy’s tangy lime bars on sticks and give […]
Be Very Careful of Exploding Champagne Corks
It happened shockingly fast. I was recently at a party when a champagne cork unexpectedly exploded from the bottle and hit a guest hard in the face, narrowly missing an eye. Out came the ice packs. Let’s talk about how to minimize the chances of this happening to you. First, keep your thumb on top […]
A Cheap, Fast Wood Fire Grill
When Faith or contributor Mark Raymond hit the beach in new places, they like to make instant wood fire grills, which you can also do in your own yard. Bring a grill grate on vacation, or buy just the grate at a hardware store. Near the beach, scour for some rocks and dried wood. Place […]
