Nancy Parode

Baltimore

Writer, avid traveler, foodie, musician, and history buff. Read my tips for travelers at https://t.co/XhxCXsUUKt, https://t.co/17FkEHUNQk, and in Chesapeake Family Life magazine.

Featured in: Favicon

greatist.com Favicon

tripsavvy.com Favicon

sixtyandme.com Favicon

intowine.com Favicon

chesapeakefamily.com Favicon

yahoo.com (+2) Favicon

flipboard.com Favicon

tastingtable.com Favicon

wetheitalians.com

Articles

Spottswoode 2021 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

3 weeks ago | intowine.com | Michael Cervin |Loren Sonkin |Nancy Parode

This wine, like most exceptional wine, is time consuming. Meaning that to properly enjoy and appreciate it, you must take time. This is not an hour-over-dinner wine, but a night-over-dinner wine; of conversations, a fireplace, perhaps a cheese course, and more conversation. This has always been the beauty of Spottswoode Cabernet – they are not beholden to time. Originally opened at 4 p.m. the wine was fairly tight, but the noticeable dark fruits of blackberry, blueberry and boysenberry are evident.
Turnbull 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Leopoldina Vineyard

4 weeks ago | intowine.com | Michael Cervin |Loren Sonkin |Nancy Parode |Erin Brooks

Having reviewed this wine for many years, quite simply, it never disappoints. It takes an old-school approach, meaning the fruit is evident, but not flashy. It is more an amalgam of various parts (fruit, wood, tannin, oak, acidity) rather than a one-trick pony. Blueberry, blackberry, black cherry, vanilla, sandalwood, charred wood with light violet, and new leather and plum command the initial sips.
The Celebrated Red Grape That Makes Sicilian Wine So Flavorful

2 months ago | wetheitalians.com | Nancy Parode

BY: Nancy ParodeSicily's wines, once mainly used for blending, have come into their own, and it's about time. Nero d'Avola, Sicily's famed red wine grape, is at last being celebrated for its bold, fruit-forward flavor, which pairs so wonderfully with Sicilian cuisine. Winemaking on one of Europe's largest islands dates back millennia - to around 4,000 B.C., in fact.
The Little-Known History Behind The Very First Dairy Queen - Tasting Table

Mar 7, 2025 | tastingtable.com | Nancy Parode

The Little-Known History Behind The Very First Dairy Queen Jetcityimage/Getty Images The world's first Dairy Queen opened on June 22, 1940, in Joliet, Illinois. Sherwood "Sherb" Noble and his business partners, John "Grandpa" McCullough and his son, Alex, knew that their soft serve ice cream would be a hit because they had tried it out in Noble's ice cream shop in nearby Kankakee during August 1938.
Does Store-Bought Fresh Pasta Contain Preservatives?

Mar 4, 2025 | tastingtable.com | Nancy Parode

Does Store-Bought Fresh Pasta Contain Preservatives? IriGri/Shutterstock Fresh pasta is an excellent main dish ingredient because it's quick and easy to prepare. Boil the noodles for a few minutes, drain, add sauce, and dinner, as they say, is served. These days, you can find a wide variety of fresh egg pasta in your local grocery store's refrigerator section, from long shapes like fettuccine or linguine to tortellini or ravioli stuffed with fillings.
Does Store-Bought Fresh Pasta Contain Preservatives?

Mar 4, 2025 | yahoo.com | Nancy Parode

Fresh uncooked tortellini on white background - IriGri/ShutterstockGenerate Key TakeawaysFresh pasta is an excellent main dish ingredient because it's quick and easy to prepare. Boil the noodles for a few minutes, drain, add sauce, and dinner, as they say, is served. These days, you can find a wide variety of fresh egg pasta in your local grocery store's refrigerator section, from long shapes like fettuccine or linguine to tortellini or ravioli stuffed with fillings.
Does Texas Roadhouse Offer Military And Veteran Discounts? - Tasting Table

Mar 3, 2025 | tastingtable.com | Nancy Parode

Does Texas Roadhouse Offer Military And Veteran Discounts? refrina/Shutterstock We contacted Texas Roadhouse Guest Relations via their online form and received a reply from Beatrice the same day. According to Beatrice, each Texas Roadhouse restaurant is individually owned and operated, so military discounts vary from restaurant to restaurant.
When Are Chicken Eggs Considered Kosher?

Mar 3, 2025 | tastingtable.com | Nancy Parode

When Are Chicken Eggs Considered Kosher? Zeedign.com/Shutterstock In the Jewish faith tradition, special attention is paid to food. According to Jewish dietary laws, or kashrut, which are based on the Torah, Jews are not permitted to eat certain types of food, such as pork and shellfish, nor can they eat meat that has not been ritually slaughtered. In addition, meat and dairy can never be combined.
Costco's Bulk Cases Of Soda May Not Be As Good A Deal As You Think

Mar 3, 2025 | tastingtable.com | Nancy Parode

Costco's Bulk Cases Of Soda May Not Be As Good A Deal As You Think KK Stock/Shutterstock If you're buying bulk, you're likely looking for how to save money at Costco. It's famous for its amazing deals — selling huge amounts of its stellar $1.50 hot dogs, among other great buys. However, there are times when you should take a closer look at the price tag before adding an item to your shopping cart.
The TSA Doesn't Prohibit Canned Goods, But There Is A Big Catch - Tasting Table

Mar 3, 2025 | tastingtable.com | Nancy Parode

The TSA Doesn't Prohibit Canned Goods, But There Is A Big Catch Joni Hanebutt/Shutterstock If you're planning to take canned food through airport security, there are a few things you need to know. While the TSA does not ban canned goods in carry-on bags outright, there are many canned food items that you won't be able to bring with you in your carry-on. This is due to TSA regulations that govern which items can go through the security checkpoint.