Today’s Spotlight is on Merlot. Merlot is a dark blue–colored wine grape variety, that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. The name Merlot is thought to be a diminutive of merle, the French name for the blackbird, probably a reference to the color...
Today’s Spotlight is on Nachos. Nachos is a Mexican culinary dish consisting of tortilla chips or totopos covered with cheese or cheese sauce, as well as a variety of other toppings and garnishes, often including meats (such as ground beef or grilled chicken),...
Today’s Spotlight is on donuts. A donut is a small, fried, sweetened dough cake that is typically shaped into a ring or ball. They are popular in many countries and can be homemade or purchased in bakeries, supermarkets, food stalls, and franchised specialty vendors....
Today’s Spotlight is on Candy. Perhaps there is still some candy left over from Halloween. If so, today is the day to celebrate. Candy, also called sweets or lollies, is a confection that features sugar as a principal ingredient. The category, called sugar...
Today’s Spotlight is on Deviled Eggs. Deviled eggs, also known as stuffed eggs, Russian eggs, curried eggs or dressed eggs, are hard-boiled eggs that have been shelled, cut in half, and filled with a paste made from the egg yolks mixed with other ingredients such as...
Today’s Spotlight is on Calzone. A calzone is an Italian oven-baked turnover, made with pizza or leavened bread dough and sealed into a half-moon shape. It’s filled with cheese, cured meats, herbs, and vegetables. A typical calzone is made from salted bread...
