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What we eat for Thanksgiving

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November 24, 10:24 PM

by Dining Dish, Baltimore Dining Examiner

When the welcoming Wampanoags Indians brought turkey to our forefathers and started the Thanksgiving tradition could they possibly perceive the tradition of bringing family and friends together to share the bounty of the land and its economic stimulus.

What we spend on the food and drink during Thanksgiving week:

$46 million – Stuffing

$34 million – Cranberries (canned & fresh)

14 million bottles – Wine (red and white with red a bit more – favorites are Pinot Noir & Riesling)

19 million cans or $14 million in sweet potatoes and yams

Chump change!

Figures were compiled by www.nielsen.com

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Is there a name for the night before Thanksgiving?

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November 24, 7:18 AM

There is Thanksgiving and then Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, but what is the night before Thanksgiving called? In my single days (back in the Stone Age), it was a night to hit the hotspots, see friends who were back in town... Read More
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Wine Harvest Event to Benefit Mother Seton Academy

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November 7, 7:44 AM

The Maryland Wineries Association is proud to sponsor the Mother Seton Academy Wine Harvest on November. 8 from 4-7pm at Loyola College in Baltimore. Taste wines from around the world (including MD!) — all proceeds benefit MSA, an all-scholarship,... Read More
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Michael Phelps launches performance drink at Chicago's Sports Authority

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November 3, 4:35 PM

Eight time gold medal winner, Michael Phelps, launched PureSport, his sports performance beverage of choice which he used to train for and during the Olympics, at Sports Authority in Chicago, IL on Saturday, November 1. More than 1500... Read More
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No Purple Feet for Me

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While harvesting grapes at Basignani Vineyards, I couldn’t help thinking of the great Lucille Ball and her infamous Lucy Riccardo grape stomping episode. My outfit differed, my head covered with a baseball cap versus Lucy’s bandana,... Read More
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A friend of mine challenged me to create a recipe using Pama Liqueur (www.pamaliqueur.com), the world’s first true pomegranate liqueur. Pama’s ruby-red nectar highlights the sweet-tart flavor of the pomegranate fruit with an alcoholic... Read More
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Stomp Over to Great Grapes and Become Uncorked!

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July 24, 5:26 PM

The Drink, Event, or Music Examiners should be writing about Great Grapes in Annapolis happening this weekend but it is, I, the Dining Examiner who brings this information to you. Come celebrate the taste of over 300 unique, diverse and flavorful... Read More
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Temporary Closing of VIN Restaurant for Remodeling

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Dining Dish received an e-mail that VIN Restaurant in Towson is temporarily closing August 3rd due to the Towson Circle III development. Note that starting July 18th through August 2nd there will be unique nightly specials and heavily discounted bottles... Read More
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This is my drink of choice this summer. The recipe is to taste, so if its too tart add more sugar or sugar substitute, add more lemon juice if it isn't citrusy enough. Try it - You'll like it. Lemon Basil Lemonade 2 to 3 ... Read More
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Day two at the International Fancy Food Show. I probably got to walk a 1/4 of the show before I went to work at tsp spices' booth.While traipsing through the Korean Section, I stumbled across a tea that is naturally sweet...yes, naturally sweet... Read More
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