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Supermarket Wine Guide
Supermarket Wine Guide

My guide to over 50 delicious wines that can be found at almost any major supermarket.

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Drink ThisAlpana SinghMay 8, 2020wine guide, supermarket winesComment
And the best flavored sparkling water is…
And the best flavored sparkling water is…

This brand was the hands down winner in a blind tasting challenge of 12 different flavored sparkling waters.

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Drink ThisAlpana SinghMay 7, 2020sparkling water, flavored seltzer Comment
Mom Cru Virtual Wine Tasting
Mom Cru Virtual Wine Tasting

Join me for and Chicago Gourmet for a special Mother’s Day Wine Tasting on Instagram Live.

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Wine EventsAlpana SinghMay 7, 2020Wine tasting, Virtual wine tasting, Chicago GourmetComment
Tortilla Soup
Tortilla Soup

This hearty and flavorful tortilla soup is thickened with tortilla chips. Perfect for using up the broken bits at the bottom of the bag.

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RecipesAlpana SinghMay 5, 2020tortilla soupComment
Simple Sauce Vierge
Simple Sauce Vierge

Sauce Vierge - the French version of salsa will add a summery zing to your favorite dishes.

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RecipesAlpana SinghApril 30, 2020sauce viergeComment
Chickpea Tikka Masala
Chickpea Tikka Masala

Enjoy a plant-based version of England’s National Dish.

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RecipesAlpana SinghApril 29, 2020chickpea tikka masalaComment
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Cream cheese is the secret ingredient to making the most perfect pound cake ever!

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RecipesAlpana SinghApril 28, 2020cream cheese pound cakeComment
Cilantro Lime Rice
Cilantro Lime Rice

A fool-proof recipe for lime-scented rice pilaf perfect for Mexican-inspired rice bowls, burritos or as a side dish.

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RecipesAlpana SinghApril 27, 2020cilantro lime rice Comment
Le Cirque's Pasta Primavera
Le Cirque's Pasta Primavera

How to make the original version of Pasta Primavera.

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RecipesAlpana SinghApril 20, 2020pasta primavera, le cirqueComment
TKMC Glazing: Carrots
TKMC Glazing: Carrots

How to transform the humble carrot into a show-stopping side dish using Chef Thomas Keller’s technique for glazing root vegetables. No budget busting ingredients or special tools required.

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RecipesAlpana SinghApril 19, 2020glazed carrots, Thomas Keller Master ClassComment
Wagamama Katsu Curry
Wagamama Katsu Curry

I took Wagamama’s recently released recipe for their famous Katsu Curry for a test drive and put my own vegetarian friendly spin on it.

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RecipesAlpana SinghApril 18, 2020wagamama katsu curryComment
TKMC Big-Pot Blanching: Asparagus
TKMC Big-Pot Blanching: Asparagus

How to properly blanch your vegetables according to Thomas Keller. My first Master Class begins with a lesson on big pot blanching.

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RecipesAlpana SinghApril 17, 2020Thomas Keller Master Class, asparagusComment
DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookies
DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookies

The OFFICIAL DoubleTree Hotel Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe — it’s a winner!

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RecipesAlpana SinghApril 14, 2020doubletree chocolate chip cookieComment
Pasta Con Fagiole
Pasta Con Fagiole

Cherry tomatoes, lemon zest and fennel lighten up a hearty American-Italian classic.

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RecipesAlpana SinghApril 14, 2020pasta con fagiole, soupComment
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Think you can’t roast or char without an outdoor grill? Your oven broiler says otherwise. Use it to make a zesty roasted tomatillo salsa.

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RecipesAlpana SinghApril 11, 2020tomatillo salsaComment
Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

Canned adobo chilies are the secret to making these delectable shrimp tacos. You’ll wish every night was Taco Night!

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RecipesAlpana SinghApril 11, 2020chipotle tacosComment
Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Shrimp Scampi Linguine

The best part of shrimp scampi is the garlicky lemon sauce so how about adding some pasta to soak up all that tasty goodness. You won’t regret it.

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RecipesAlpana SinghMarch 30, 2020shrimp scampiComment
Terra and Vine GoFundMe
Terra and Vine GoFundMe

Donate to the Terra and Vine Employee Relief Fund.

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Alpana SinghMarch 29, 2020Comment
Uncorked Movie
Uncorked Movie

The new Netflix movie, Uncorked, is a game-changer for the wine industry.

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Alpana SinghMarch 27, 2020uncorked movie, netflixComment
Learn Wine on Instagram Live
Learn Wine on Instagram Live

I’ll be teaching a series of live wine classes on my Instagram account over the coming weeks. Please join me as I cover the basics of wine and how to taste and enjoy it like an expert.

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Wine ClassesAlpana SinghMarch 25, 2020wine classesComment
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