June 16, 2010 8:43 am

Wine of the Day: Duca Del Frassino Pinot Grigio

When you think of Pinot Grigio on a hot summer day, you might imagine the condensation forming on the outside of a chilled bottle as you pour yourself a glass. Not so with our Wine of the Day, Duca Del Frassino Pinto Grigio, which stands as Italy's first wine...in a box.

Produced by Cantina di Soave, one of the more prestigious wineries in the Veneto region, Duca Del Frassino is not your average college kids' fridge wine. Their Pinot Grigio boasts a crisp, well balanced fruit flavor with hints of white flower on the nose. Tip: This wine pairs well with fish or chicken, especially charred on the grill. At $19.99, it is an unbeatable price for your backyard bash, so pick some up and start sipping! And don't forget to try their Cabernet Corvina...it's quite delicious, too.

Photo credit: Duca Del Frassino

— Written by Kaitlin A. Lipe

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Tags : Box, wine, fish, chicken, pinot, grigio, duca del frassino, venezie, garganega

April 12, 2010 5:16 pm

Snack of the Day: Brazil Nut Crusted Chicken Fingers

With the launch of KFC's Double Down Sandwich (if one could even call it a sandwich), chicken has been all the hype this week. This seems like an appropriate time to remind readers everywhere that you can enjoy breaded chicken without wrecking havoc on your arteries, which brings us to today's snack of the day: Brazil Nut Crusted Chicken Fingers.

Brazil nuts are flavorful sources of protein, fiber and vitamin E; and their creamy texture and nutty flavor make them the perfect crunchy topping for chicken fingers. If you don't like Brazil nuts, you can always substitute almonds or pecans, which work just as well. Tip: Serve these snacks with a heart-healthy honey mustard dipping sauce. Mix together 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 3 tbsp. honey and 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce.

Photo credit: www.sugarlaws.com

— Written by Lisa Curry

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Tags : Behind the Burner, Lisa Curry, Double Down, KFC, Brazil Nuts, Chicken, Honey Mustard