Cooking a complete Thanksgiving dinner is no small feat, but selecting the drinks is easy. With a few simple rules in mind, you can stock up on wine and spirits for the holiday effortlessly—especially if you get it all delivered to your door by ordering from FreshDirect Wines & Spirits. … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Wine & Spirits Recommendations
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A Lighter Cioppino Recipe for Seafood Lovers
This cioppino recipe is excellent for a quick and warming weeknight meal. Cioppino is a seafood stew that originated in the old Italian fishing neighborhoods of San Francisco. Typically, it would be made with whatever the catch of the day was, and you can feel free do the same here by swapping out any other fish or shellfish you've got—clams, crab, squid, lobster, halibut, or sea bass would all be worthy choices. Our chefs' take on it is a lighter than the traditional version—you could … [Read more...] about A Lighter Cioppino Recipe for Seafood Lovers
Organic & Biodynamic Wines at FreshDirect Wine & Spirits
Not too long ago, organic and biodynamic wines were a niche within the world of drinks. But recently, production and consumer interest in this category has grown rapidly, especially as the environmental impact of what we consume becomes front of mind. These wines have also outgrown their reputation for being unbalanced or difficult. Nowadays, many offer refinement and easy drinkability. FreshDirect Wine & Spirits, recently introduced new bottles that represent some of the best values and … [Read more...] about Organic & Biodynamic Wines at FreshDirect Wine & Spirits
Seafood Recipes for the Feast of the Seven Fishes
If you grew up in an Italian American family, you’ll know the Feast of the Seven Fishes, the big meal traditionally served on Christmas Eve. But no matter where you’re from, we can all agree that a get together with friends and family to eat a lot of seafood is always a good idea, especially during the holiday season. Whether it’s an old tradition in your family or a new one to start with friends, we heartily recommend trying a few (or all) of the seafood recipes that we like to break out for … [Read more...] about Seafood Recipes for the Feast of the Seven Fishes
Star-Spangled Sangria
This easy sangria will be the hit of all your parties! … [Read more...] about Star-Spangled Sangria