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#MerlotMe"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;#WinePairingWeekend writers have celebrated #MerlotMe every October for the last seven years, reports Jeff Burrows of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/foodwineclick.com\/2022\/09\/19\/invitation-to-8th-annual-winepw-and-merlotme-celebration\/?fbclid=IwAR3-MXD9v9vpXB_w4N0T9brHdsa8BDmhoKOxXWIoS8mJ9SUagfBXYsQ0G4g\"\u003EFood Wine Click.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; Here are my past posts:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2021\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/10\/bonterra-and-creamy-lasagne-soup.html\"\u003EBoterra and Creamy Lasagne Soup\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2020\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2020\/10\/merlotme-and-no-noodle-lasagne.html\"\u003EMerlotMe and No Noodle Lasagne\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj5FftunsL6tdVmnEykbxZ7X_We_FgVi7A5ZcZ-QoHqQt__XQIV0P9ZasmG2RNCi-afhDVkoOMuKtyyvagMJ94Xw9c3ivjfMar8lKWKNn24Lnt1XmVCu-glLYJGVzsIw7atPgr6jQNLRPsqLvybx_o9nQfiTWqaaVvNmoohw2e-cOOFLULOcw\/s2016\/IMG_0066.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2016\" data-original-width=\"1512\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj5FftunsL6tdVmnEykbxZ7X_We_FgVi7A5ZcZ-QoHqQt__XQIV0P9ZasmG2RNCi-afhDVkoOMuKtyyvagMJ94Xw9c3ivjfMar8lKWKNn24Lnt1XmVCu-glLYJGVzsIw7atPgr6jQNLRPsqLvybx_o9nQfiTWqaaVvNmoohw2e-cOOFLULOcw\/w480-h640\/IMG_0066.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis year I received a delicious bottle of Decoy Merlot to taste. It is a fantastic Merlot.\u0026nbsp; I went to wine.com to look up their tasting notes and this is what they said:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFrom its plush, refined tannins to its rustic undertones, this alluring Merlot offers juicy layers of black cherry, raspberry, and plum. On the palate, the flavors are pure and polished, with a mouth-coating texture that carries the wine to a luxurious, fruit-filled finish.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiEwyE43OcWKdQ8gbOTSN9nf2gHfsBOU3bnxFzRTPLIqpaQn0s5TZINJVIfz2M7B7uc28Tnwa38FUV2k8PCQuuIs8rLQYFcEkdeW7tYqtpCiEjKoaNA5a_56wC3gdMFFEziUf9kqKdVmB-n6Z3cFkDOLKYifTuthtp2m0Y4ECTOZsbSKzgodA\/s2016\/IMG_0064%20(1).jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2016\" data-original-width=\"1512\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiEwyE43OcWKdQ8gbOTSN9nf2gHfsBOU3bnxFzRTPLIqpaQn0s5TZINJVIfz2M7B7uc28Tnwa38FUV2k8PCQuuIs8rLQYFcEkdeW7tYqtpCiEjKoaNA5a_56wC3gdMFFEziUf9kqKdVmB-n6Z3cFkDOLKYifTuthtp2m0Y4ECTOZsbSKzgodA\/w480-h640\/IMG_0064%20(1).jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWe served it with a French eggplant stew and boy, those two together were fabulous.\u0026nbsp; The Merlot is delicious with vegetarian dishes and chicken.\u0026nbsp; We added roast chicken to our dish and the wine just made the entire dish so delectable.\u0026nbsp; We will do this again, especially in the fall.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, Times, serif; font-size: 12px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E \u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003Cscript class=\"ccm-schema\" type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003E{\"image\":\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/YWwwhmC.jpg\",\"name\":\"Provencal Eggplant Stew\",\"prepTime\":\"PT15M\",\"cookTime\":\"PT1H15M\",\"totalTime\":\"PT1H30M\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Terri Steffes\"},\"recipeIngredient\":[\"1-1 1\/2 lbs of small eggplants\",\"4 garlic cloves\",\"1\/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided\",\"2 medium-sized yellow onions, sliced\",\"1 teaspoon dried thyme\",\"1 teaspoon dried marjoram\",\"1 1\/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided\",\"5 medium tomatoes, cored and seeded\",\"1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper\",\"6 button mushrooms, sliced\",\"1\/3 cup black olives, pitted and crushed\"],\"recipeInstructions\":[\"Preheat oven to 450°F.\",\"Trim eggplants. 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\u003C!--wp:list-item--\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELinda at \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myfullwineglass.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMy Full Wine Glass\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E shares \"Kicking off\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/merlotme?__eep__=6\u0026amp;__cft__[0]=AZXFfSE5wzhtvnut7AYNyb66x8HnsRgHSi6WVX7tgLPJ1ZzgK4XWp_q_ONRs6F5Cmhf-sfU6nGXR6HIDVXeygpOT2AaoEf-Hr49yvEGdERSw6CQGOmvyvflJCLQTGbd6U5w\u0026amp;__tn__=R]-R\"\u003E#MerlotMe\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;month with Napa Valley wine and no-bake lasagna\"\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:list-item--\u003E \u003C!--wp:list-item--\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJennifer at \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.vinotravelsitaly.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVino Travels\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E shares \"Warm up with Merlot and Pappardelle Bolognese\"\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C!--\/wp:list-item--\u003E 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Steffes"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02544793349029524184"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XkW8S9lj8zI\/XFeghB0TR_I\/AAAAAAAAub4\/ct5hgGjEcPACwOf_vHf7hGfXeqiBSAvqQCK4BGAYYCw\/s220\/IMG_1746%2B%25281%2529.JPG"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj5FftunsL6tdVmnEykbxZ7X_We_FgVi7A5ZcZ-QoHqQt__XQIV0P9ZasmG2RNCi-afhDVkoOMuKtyyvagMJ94Xw9c3ivjfMar8lKWKNn24Lnt1XmVCu-glLYJGVzsIw7atPgr6jQNLRPsqLvybx_o9nQfiTWqaaVvNmoohw2e-cOOFLULOcw\/s72-w480-h640-c\/IMG_0066.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20353823.post-6224637209938966133"},"published":{"$t":"2022-09-16T00:00:00.006-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-09-16T18:37:53.636-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dinner"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"French wine"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"wine"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Africa and France: A Cab Franc by Carmen Stevens and a Rich Pork Loin Dinner"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003EFor September our #winophiles group discussed French grapes that crossed continents.\u0026nbsp; For example, as our host Camilla from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com\/2022\/08\/youre-invited-as-winophiles-discuss.html\"\u003ECulinary Adventures with Cam\u003C\/a\u003E wrote, \"\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ECinsault but made in Chile; Sémillon from Australia; or Négrette made in California.\"\u0026nbsp; And as always, we paired these beautiful wines with delicious food and drink.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhv_Ct-pDtzIEppBFf7yu38H3RAHna_hRbNZCqvNy2HpPq0QV34RHpDe8_2A4otyTN3bUdxgqh0xpppctg8ZLwpt__k-9FrbO69FFpAK1PON4C1h7u8BrufgR2aZmGVQL3sCEFWQVzgl5-VPOcX1He-sZ5RrKimvyGDtKH-XGP3MuHQ6EhjDA\/s1500\/Cabernet%20Franc%20(1).png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhv_Ct-pDtzIEppBFf7yu38H3RAHna_hRbNZCqvNy2HpPq0QV34RHpDe8_2A4otyTN3bUdxgqh0xpppctg8ZLwpt__k-9FrbO69FFpAK1PON4C1h7u8BrufgR2aZmGVQL3sCEFWQVzgl5-VPOcX1He-sZ5RrKimvyGDtKH-XGP3MuHQ6EhjDA\/w426-h640\/Cabernet%20Franc%20(1).png\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELet me share the wine I chose.\u0026nbsp; I purchased a Carmen Stevens Cabernet Franc.\u0026nbsp; First, Carmen Stevens works for a top winery in South Africa (American owned), and this wine was given a silver medal at the Sunset International Wine Competition in 2022.\u0026nbsp; She was given the title of Winemaker of the Year at Naked Wines.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThis deep red wine is perfect for the dinner table with dark fruits, juicy, and nice spice. This is a red blend, consisting of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.\u0026nbsp; The grapes were harvested from vineyards near Stellenbosch, a city near the Western Cape province of South Africa. It was aged in French Oak for 14 months.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EAbout the Cabernet Franc grape, I learned that it is a parent wine to Cabernet Sauvignon, whose other parent is Sauvignon Blanc.\u0026nbsp; Seedlings of the grape were brought to the Loire Valley in the 17th century under the care of an abbot named Breton.\u0026nbsp; The grape buds and ripens a week earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon. In the 2000s the grape was the 6th most planted grape in France.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.1px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EIt is uncertain when the Cabernet franc was first imported into South Africa, but professor Abraham Izak Perold already recommended its cultivation in the 1920s, because of its ability to produce good quality wines. The variety was primarily used in producing Bordeaux-style blends until 1998 when Norma Ratcliffe from Warwick Estate near Stellenbosch, became the first South African to release it as a single varietal wine. (from\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0.1px;\"\u003Ehttps:\/\/southafrica.co.za\/)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjODkUXu4k9C5hQPofcR7rDXljQ8S86_BReDQ0s6PrAUzM6o-vdoPdiNG8AkfxTkMnC4-PnadBVzBH3zEnMwbiZDf5T6c-54M6Eb3kI0-ICy3XAjy3Cs_4o8wMBkWaQxx3JGCCTDGS1nKgodBvRBTMpTngaDXU2ttXbPNzPR7HeDD1HypdyXg\/s755\/Cabernet%20Blanc.PNG\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"755\" data-original-width=\"334\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjODkUXu4k9C5hQPofcR7rDXljQ8S86_BReDQ0s6PrAUzM6o-vdoPdiNG8AkfxTkMnC4-PnadBVzBH3zEnMwbiZDf5T6c-54M6Eb3kI0-ICy3XAjy3Cs_4o8wMBkWaQxx3JGCCTDGS1nKgodBvRBTMpTngaDXU2ttXbPNzPR7HeDD1HypdyXg\/w284-h640\/Cabernet%20Blanc.PNG\" width=\"284\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003Efrom Wikipedia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWe paired this wine with a heavily peppered pork loin roast, seasalt-encrusted baked potatoes, and roasted Brussels Sprouts with bacon.\u0026nbsp; The deep red wine paired nicely with all the different seasonings and stood up to the heavy pepper on the pork loin roast.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiLYL-mN-W6dLnt4LhnQiiHiSr0L2VzdtkuJtoxj2oryICIlrACJsMmD2OXgZK-iD8A7zdA5jjGQ64z0DnBcDU2q0PdhwIe9ObNdlxNWRauexNh1UvRt56FfVkCt54dfxD40MIqD2eTSsatIkAeWfOQlfyeot0fapeJBB2WPh6NA0Jci0QpnQ\/s2016\/IMG_8459.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2016\" data-original-width=\"1512\" height=\"640\" 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France: A Cab Franc by Carmen Stevens and a Rich Pork Loin Dinner by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOur Good Life\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFeeling French in Paso Robles – L’Aventure Côte à Côte 2019 and Modern Cassoulet by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.grape-experiences.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGrape Experiences\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHooray for Alicante Bouschet by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/winepredator.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWine Predator...Gwendolyn Alley\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENorthern Cypriot Chenin Blanc and an Indonesian Feast by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thequirkycork.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Quirky Cork\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETwo Wines from French Grapes Now Rooted in WA Soil by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myfullwineglass.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMy 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review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Movies and Munchies"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Letters to Juliet Inspires Mushroom Risotto #MoviesandMunchies"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003EI hadn't heard of this movie until our host for the month, Camille, from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com\/2022\/09\/risotto-allamarone-con-funghi.html?fbclid=IwAR1YbPyg-kFiHBZfSiJZ5dKHmwB-qLnif0f_1_eaMWE7EDuQ8hlZBIjT5wE\"\u003ECulinary Adventures with Camille\u003C\/a\u003E selected it for our movie of the month.\u0026nbsp; I love a good romantic movie, and so I snuggled down with some good wine and the mushroom risotto that I happened to make ahead of time.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhBvaHWhwS8fTUceda1QjG8iAyJtjDskzrsR5uZ1Aeo9HJ10l91QnfcqA5i7YqYvu6Z_MaJnTYrpu6TpRgnUQuIZO5u071HLawOF0icDnkqiZubvMPs81Ggy8_6451lVm5YQrelt3NKILqcocsVXHWsaU2b__tQoBDToGkmk9hDRtR6gAC9jA\/s1500\/MM%20Letters%20to%20Juliet.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhBvaHWhwS8fTUceda1QjG8iAyJtjDskzrsR5uZ1Aeo9HJ10l91QnfcqA5i7YqYvu6Z_MaJnTYrpu6TpRgnUQuIZO5u071HLawOF0icDnkqiZubvMPs81Ggy8_6451lVm5YQrelt3NKILqcocsVXHWsaU2b__tQoBDToGkmk9hDRtR6gAC9jA\/w426-h640\/MM%20Letters%20to%20Juliet.png\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESynopsis of the movie:\u0026nbsp; Engaged Amanda Seyfried is a writer about to embark on a \"pre-moon,\" a honeymoon that takes place before the wedding. Her fiance and she are headed to romantic Italy to look at vendors for the new restaurant that Franco Nero (the fiance) is opening in New York City.\u0026nbsp; To keep from being bored, Sophie (Seyfried) finds the Verona balcony where Romeo and Juliet once fell in love.\u0026nbsp; In the years following Shakespeare's play, the broken hearted lovers began making pilgrimages there to tuck love letters into the wall below the balcony.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuTIiaGQFD6d4udZBYgyF4biU_TSXI2yC_mDkfPCjwpFfccjts_Aa4NjKkiqtD__nqNCOn78x-QP7APokD34_tydc4481n7bXh_OaAZJbzowIje7Jd4vDkbBkDWxHPvc2FHoZNiErqPDW6jvenUnRMGKri-KVb47v4gk31SWFnDL_GdSzEJA\/s267\/Letters%20to%20Juliet.PNG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"267\" data-original-width=\"200\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjuTIiaGQFD6d4udZBYgyF4biU_TSXI2yC_mDkfPCjwpFfccjts_Aa4NjKkiqtD__nqNCOn78x-QP7APokD34_tydc4481n7bXh_OaAZJbzowIje7Jd4vDkbBkDWxHPvc2FHoZNiErqPDW6jvenUnRMGKri-KVb47v4gk31SWFnDL_GdSzEJA\/w240-h320\/Letters%20to%20Juliet.PNG\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA group of Italian women, Juliet's secretaries, answers each letter.\u0026nbsp; Sophie loves the idea of answering the letters and then discovers a letter tucked deep into a crevice in the rock wall. The letter is 50 years old and was written by Claire (Vanessa Redgrave) who left her Italian lover without any type of communication.\u0026nbsp; Sophie decides to answer the letter.\u0026nbsp; Sophie's fiance supports the idea, then leaves her to go to a wine auction for several days.\u0026nbsp; To find out what happens in the rest of the movie, you will need to rent it out here:\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Letters-Juliet-Amanda-Seyfried\/dp\/B003VS9V26\/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3CZ6MA4RD4AT9\u0026amp;keywords=letters+to+juliet+prime+video\u0026amp;qid=1663014387\u0026amp;sprefix=letters+to+ju%2Caps%2C93\u0026amp;sr=8-2\"\u003ELetters to Juliet\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiXYInNWeQ3nA930MdynLVYSkUoYtoOMfIDpaUpoNLz6LFW8GjdM3Zw8tsthXNlQ24imcUxyGHunbzMXDR2E5OiCoc7umXJIoj9B0ugU-am10GRDA15uxXF28hNVNzeXMlebjqlvm_9vPRWMB3BpsH_7RgS7fTOjrBemOmzmDtHyB0pRptiqg\/s2016\/IMG_8439.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2016\" data-original-width=\"1512\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiXYInNWeQ3nA930MdynLVYSkUoYtoOMfIDpaUpoNLz6LFW8GjdM3Zw8tsthXNlQ24imcUxyGHunbzMXDR2E5OiCoc7umXJIoj9B0ugU-am10GRDA15uxXF28hNVNzeXMlebjqlvm_9vPRWMB3BpsH_7RgS7fTOjrBemOmzmDtHyB0pRptiqg\/w480-h640\/IMG_8439.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemember I said I made a bowl of risotto before sitting down to watch the movie?\u0026nbsp; Here's the recipe I used to whip up some delicious mushroom risotto.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E \u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003Cscript class=\"ccm-schema\" type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003E{\"name\":\"Easy Mushroom Risotto\",\"prepTime\":\"PT10M\",\"cookTime\":\"PT45M\",\"totalTime\":\"PT55M\",\"description\":\"If you can stir, you can make this delicious mushroom risotto.\",\"yield\":\"2\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Terri Steffes\"},\"recipeIngredient\":[\"3 cups chicken broth\",\"3 cups water\",\"3 tablespoons olive oil divided use\",\"2 pounds mushrooms thinly sliced and chopped\",\"1\/2 teaspoon salt\",\"1\/2 teaspoon black pepper\",\"2 medium shallots minced (about 1\/2 cup)\",\"1 1\/2 cups arborio rice\",\"4 tablespoons butter\",\"1\/3 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated\",\"1\/2 c frozen peas\"],\"recipeInstructions\":[\"In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken broth and water to a simmer.\",\"Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.\",\"Add in the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and saute until nicely browned 3-4 minutes.\",\"Remove them from the pan and set them aside for now.\",\"Using the same skillet heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil.\",\"Saute the shallots for a minute and then add the rice.\",\"Toast the rice in the olive oil for about 3 to 4 minutes until golden.\",\"Pour in 1 cup of the simmering chicken broth in with the rice, stirring constantly.\",\"Once the rice absorbs all of the liquid, reduce the heat to medium and continue adding 1\/2 cup at a time until all 6 cups of chicken broth have been added in and absorbed.\",\"Stirring consistently will help the rice cook evenly.\",\"It should take about 30 minutes to add the entire 6 cups of chicken broth.\",\"Once all the liquid has been used, stir in the mushrooms, the butter, and the parmesan. Taste, and salt and pepper to taste.\",\"In the end, add in 1\/2 c frozen peas and cook until the peas are hot.\"],\"image\":\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/83fdlVS.jpg\",\"@context\":\"http:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Recipe\"}\u003C\/script\u003E \u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-card\" data-ccmcardid=\"4663014577717\" data-ccmcardnum=\"9\" data-ccmcopat=\"1663015279142\" data-ccme=\"dGVycmlAdGVycmlzdGVmZmVzLmNvbQ\" data-ccmuid=\"ACHfdbv7zeYeRTTFf9SY2WbFlBt1\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cscript async=\"\" class=\"ccm-script\" src=\"https:\/\/common.recipesgenerator.com\/f.min.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003C!--END The Recipe Box--\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/feeds\/4819253811635160686\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2022\/09\/letters-to-juliet-inspires-mushroom.html#comment-form","title":"13 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/20353823\/posts\/default\/4819253811635160686"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/20353823\/posts\/default\/4819253811635160686"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2022\/09\/letters-to-juliet-inspires-mushroom.html","title":"Letters to Juliet Inspires Mushroom Risotto #MoviesandMunchies"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Terri Steffes"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02544793349029524184"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XkW8S9lj8zI\/XFeghB0TR_I\/AAAAAAAAub4\/ct5hgGjEcPACwOf_vHf7hGfXeqiBSAvqQCK4BGAYYCw\/s220\/IMG_1746%2B%25281%2529.JPG"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhBvaHWhwS8fTUceda1QjG8iAyJtjDskzrsR5uZ1Aeo9HJ10l91QnfcqA5i7YqYvu6Z_MaJnTYrpu6TpRgnUQuIZO5u071HLawOF0icDnkqiZubvMPs81Ggy8_6451lVm5YQrelt3NKILqcocsVXHWsaU2b__tQoBDToGkmk9hDRtR6gAC9jA\/s72-w426-h640-c\/MM%20Letters%20to%20Juliet.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"13"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20353823.post-4241884132064974304"},"published":{"$t":"2022-08-17T07:07:00.002-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-08-17T07:07:21.077-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cooking"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dinner"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"4 Tips and Tricks on How to Cook Complicated Recipes Easily"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ECooking fancy food doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, with a few simple tips and tricks, you can make even the most complicated dishes seem easy. This blog post will share four of the best tips for cooking fancy food easily. So whether you're looking to impress your friends or just want to add a little extra something special to your dinner table, read on for some helpful advice!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-e55aea62-7fff-2874-a3ab-8b7b5a76791d\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E1) Get the basics under your belt\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EBefore you start trying to cook fancy food, it's important to make sure you have the basics down. This means learning how to \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/5-cooking-skills-everyone-should-know-by-the-time-theyre-30\" style=\"text-decoration-line: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Ecook basic dishes like roasted chicken\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E, grilled steak, and boiled potatoes. Once you have these techniques mastered, you'll be able to execute more complicated dishes with ease.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EIf you're not sure where to start, there are plenty of cooking classes available both online and in person that can teach you the ropes. Or, if you prefer to learn on your own, there are tons of great cookbooks out there that can \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/12\/4-must-have-tools-for-your-kitchen.html\" style=\"text-decoration-line: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Ewalk you through the basics\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E step by step. No matter how you choose to learn, just remember that practice makes perfect! The more time you spend in the kitchen, the better you'll become at cooking.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;\"\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/Smxd1TezEF9FgAwZ8lrTEA0obBwq1DINLIMvAaEWshFdV9d_FAvpynbjApTesNhlUm4edwK1EuGBV--jOsMpgjikQitDj6aSaqXSLe3lEb2ZrPU_EV3f0svGbV1xK5uEDz2qC1imtpnI5A_pGYO6-zw=w640-h427\" style=\"margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/woman-in-the-kitchen-cooking-2890387\/\" style=\"text-decoration-line: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Evia Pexels\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E2) Use fresh, quality ingredients\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EOne of the biggest keys to cooking fancy food is using fresh, quality ingredients. This means avoiding pre-packaged or processed foods whenever possible and opting for fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish instead. Not only will this \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/drinksfeed.com\/the-importance-of-using-quality-and-fresh-ingredients-for-food-businesses\/\" style=\"text-decoration-line: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Emake your dishes taste better\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E, but it will also make them healthier.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EWhenever possible, try to buy locally-sourced ingredients too. Not only is this good for the environment, but it also supports local businesses. Farmer's markets are a great place to find fresh produce, and there are often meat and seafood vendors as well. If you're not sure where to find a farmers market near you, a quick Google search should do the trick!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E3) Tackle one recipe at a time\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EWhen you're first starting out, it's important to take things one recipe at a time. Trying to tackle too many complicated dishes at once will only lead to frustration and burnt food. So instead, start with something simple and work your way up, such as this easy \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/hot-thai-kitchen.com\/pancit-canton\/\" style=\"text-decoration-line: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Epancit canton\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E recipe.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EOne great way to practice cooking fancy food is by recreating dishes you've had at restaurants. Not only is this a fun challenge, but it also allows you to see how professional chefs make their magic happen. Then, once you have the hang of things, you can start experimenting with your own recipes!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E4) Don't be afraid to ask for help\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EOne excellent resource for learning how to cook fancy food is YouTube. There are tons of cooking channels devoted to teaching viewers how to make all sorts of different dishes. Or, if you prefer a more hands-on approach, consider enlisting the help of a friend or family member who's already an expert in the kitchen.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EIn conclusion, cooking fancy food doesn't have to be difficult. By following these four simple tips, you'll be whipping up gourmet meals in no time! Just remember to take things one step at a time, use fresh ingredients, and don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. With a little practice, you'll be impressing your dinner guests in no time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/feeds\/4241884132064974304\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2022\/08\/4-tips-and-tricks-on-how-to-cook.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/20353823\/posts\/default\/4241884132064974304"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/20353823\/posts\/default\/4241884132064974304"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2022\/08\/4-tips-and-tricks-on-how-to-cook.html","title":"4 Tips and Tricks on How to Cook Complicated Recipes Easily"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Terri Steffes"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02544793349029524184"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XkW8S9lj8zI\/XFeghB0TR_I\/AAAAAAAAub4\/ct5hgGjEcPACwOf_vHf7hGfXeqiBSAvqQCK4BGAYYCw\/s220\/IMG_1746%2B%25281%2529.JPG"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/Smxd1TezEF9FgAwZ8lrTEA0obBwq1DINLIMvAaEWshFdV9d_FAvpynbjApTesNhlUm4edwK1EuGBV--jOsMpgjikQitDj6aSaqXSLe3lEb2ZrPU_EV3f0svGbV1xK5uEDz2qC1imtpnI5A_pGYO6-zw=s72-w640-h427-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20353823.post-482754687137371678"},"published":{"$t":"2022-08-11T01:00:00.005-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-08-11T01:00:00.211-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dinner"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Zappa Toscano and Big Night for #MovieandMunchies"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;Welcome to the August edition of Movie and Munchies where a group of food bloggers and Instagrammers merge together, watch the same movie, and take inspiration from the film to cook up something delicious.\u0026nbsp; We watched Big Night starring Stanley Tucci and Tony Shalhoub, two brothers who came together to America from Italy to open a restaurant.\u0026nbsp; This charming movie takes you through the daily trials of the food business and with a bold ending.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhOpejR5TX295K64bJX-ASdKIVK7HTLxC7UjvHrkBlJwcuaQoa9dc1Dz9FCsNGWd1EAjvg0_xtjJnRqRk4P8a0a3Lu9HjbyZNlQsVcphUp-vNlQMLKgufFB4tYAgCbpWhChQ24KqGqoEroU-4niGffqg2Fh6dPF9hP_B4D917LvaiHK2602yA\/s1500\/MM%20Big%20Night.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhOpejR5TX295K64bJX-ASdKIVK7HTLxC7UjvHrkBlJwcuaQoa9dc1Dz9FCsNGWd1EAjvg0_xtjJnRqRk4P8a0a3Lu9HjbyZNlQsVcphUp-vNlQMLKgufFB4tYAgCbpWhChQ24KqGqoEroU-4niGffqg2Fh6dPF9hP_B4D917LvaiHK2602yA\/w426-h640\/MM%20Big%20Night.png\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Big Night\" was written by Joseph Tropiano and Stanley Tucci and co-directed by Tucci and Campbell Scott.\u0026nbsp; They worked together to make this movie just want they wanted, a simple risotto with exquisite flavor.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgM3kj234HJM2a2mhr3oj2fa9fRcjpxApJcaDJvkp3WBus-N_AXoJzSzuW4f5Zgc1KsoMTDHcFmbtR1nFFsQnTwkcdUx-iL68kqxYtn3POAotWj5wla6SJCWmSk_ZLqVbG16ZMzAEE-xdJOhv6eOuqTA_uVTpiUxpd3-g96b67WbWCfg6oJYw\/s583\/Big%20Night%20Poster.PNG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"583\" data-original-width=\"495\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgM3kj234HJM2a2mhr3oj2fa9fRcjpxApJcaDJvkp3WBus-N_AXoJzSzuW4f5Zgc1KsoMTDHcFmbtR1nFFsQnTwkcdUx-iL68kqxYtn3POAotWj5wla6SJCWmSk_ZLqVbG16ZMzAEE-xdJOhv6eOuqTA_uVTpiUxpd3-g96b67WbWCfg6oJYw\/w544-h640\/Big%20Night%20Poster.PNG\" width=\"544\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have two favorite scenes, the first being when a beautiful timpano was sliced open and the patrons sigh with delight as it steams with perfection.\u0026nbsp; I love watching their eyes close as they take that first bite.\u0026nbsp; The second is when Tucci makes a simple but perfect omelet, sharing it with his brother and a kitchen worker in the early hours after the \"Big Night.\"\u0026nbsp; After watching Tucci's technique, I have tried making an omelet the same way, but I believe mine is even better.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn\u0026nbsp; a world where people can go broke by cooking great food, the restaurant's ending is painful. It made me wonder where in my own neighborhood this is happening.\u0026nbsp; I want to find it and share it with the world using social media and good reviews, something not available to Primo and Secondo.\u0026nbsp; Great names for the older and younger brother, don't you think?\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo how was I inspired?\u0026nbsp; I tried the omelet and if I ever see Timpano on a menu, I will try it.\u0026nbsp; But for now, in the middle of summer, we made a delicious soup with fresh kale from the Farmers Market.\u0026nbsp; It's easy and delicious and tastes like you have slaved over the stove for hours!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E \u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003Cscript class=\"ccm-schema\" type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003E{\"name\":\"Zuppa Toscana\",\"prepTime\":\"PT10M\",\"cookTime\":\"PT22M\",\"totalTime\":\"PT32M\",\"description\":\"This easy-to-make soup is delicious and makes you believe you are sitting in Tuscany.\",\"yield\":\"8\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Terri Steffes\"},\"recipeIngredient\":[\"1 lb sausage\",\"3 cloves garlic\",\"1 medium onion\",\"1 lb Yukon Gold baby potatoes\",\"4 cups of homemade chicken stock\",\"2 cups water\",\"2 cups chopped fresh kale\",\"1 c heavy cream\",\"6 pieces of bacon, cooked and chopped\",\"salt and pepper\"],\"recipeInstructions\":[\"Cook sausage in a large pot until browned and cooked through. 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