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Brett Ashley McKenzie is a Chicago-based food, wine, travel and lifestyle writer for numerous print and online publications, including National Geographic Traveler, The Huffington Post, and Suite101.com.

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Best $15 and Under Wine Buys for Fall 2009

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Whether a wine buyer is searching for their new go-to Cabernet Sauvignon for Sunday night steak dinner or seeking...
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Meal of the Week: Mussels & Marsanne/Rousanne at Fiddlehead Cafe

(Note: "Meal of the Week" is a weekly food & wine pairing feature appearing on Examiner.com on Fridays, detailing an exception food...
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How to Throw a Glamorous Dinner Party with Wine

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In this economy, "dining in" is the new "dining out," and the dinner party is enjoying a burgeoning renaissance. The keys to...
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A Glass of Wine a Day Keeps the Common Cold Away?

I spent my Fourth of July weekend laid up on the couch with a terrible cold, a fever, and a puppy who was understandably furious that a patriotic romp...
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Wine and girls' nights in

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Whether gathering for a book club, to rehash a particularly dramatic break-up or particularly steamy first date, or simply to commiserate about...
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Move Over, Iron Chef: Chicago Culinary Stars Tackle "Green" Challenge

Six of Chicago's own top chefs and their teams arrived at the Calphalon Culinary Center in the early hours of this...
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Wine and mustard cilantro chicken

Chicago Cooking Examiner Talitha Daelemans recently shared her delicious recipe for "Mustard Cilantro...
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Wine and celebrities: who's drinking whom?

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In a recent post for Just Grapes' wine blog,writing on Scarlett Johansson's new leading role--as Moët &...
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Wine and brunch: beyond the Mimosa

There's times when a Bloody Mary is exactly what you need for a brunch the morning after a tough night. But throughout Chicago, favorite brunch spots...
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Wine and Hawaiian food: Aloha, Gewurtztraminer!

The succulent and salty pork, flavorful sides, and bright fruits and veggies in a typical Hawaiian meal provide a...
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