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.

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The Celebrated Red Grape That Makes Sicilian Wine So Flavorful

1 month 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

1 month ago | 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?

1 month ago | 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?

1 month ago | 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

1 month ago | 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?

1 month ago | 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

1 month ago | 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

1 month ago | 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.
Why Beer Steins Are So Popular As Collectors Items - Tasting Table

1 month ago | tastingtable.com | Nancy Parode

Why Beer Steins Are So Popular As Collectors Items shulers/Shutterstock Beer steins — lidded mugs with handles, used for drinking beer — date back to 14th-century Germany. They were originally created for beer drinkers who didn't want flies and other pests to dive into their beer, but have evolved over centuries to become more valued for form over function.
Why Beer Steins Are So Popular As Collectors Items

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Nancy Parode

German beer steins - shulers/ShutterstockGenerate Key TakeawaysBeer steins — lidded mugs with handles, used for drinking beer — date back to 14th-century Germany. They were originally created for beer drinkers who didn't want flies and other pests to dive into their beer, but have evolved over centuries to become more valued for form over function. And while most people still associate beer steins with Germany (and rightly so), they are actually made all over the world.