Best Value Wines

Here's a list that will pay for itself many times over! After hundreds of hours of analysis, we've pulled the best buys in wine as judged by the major wine competitions. These wines earned their marks in multiple blind taste tests. Each wine won several medals and is an excellent representative of its category. We assign each wine a Wine Medal Quotient to simplify your selection process. The majority of the more than 200 wines listed cost less than $10.00 per bottle (We've included a few in the $11-$25 dollar bracket if you have a very special occasion.) If you're trying to learn, tasting these wines is like a course in excellence. If you simply want to enjoy, why not buy the best and save a few bucks in the process?

American Holiday Tradition

Cook the finest regional American foods for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special day. In your package are: A tested Menu with clear, easy-to-follow Recipes (with short-cuts and variations) featuring regional American food favorites: American Cheeses with Homemade Crackers, Spiced Nuts, Mushroom Soup, Brine-Soaked Roasted Turkey with Wild Rice & Sausage Stuffing, Secret Cranberry Sauce, Relish Tray, Buttery Spinach, Squash-Apple Saut?, Baby Greens with Pomegranate Seeds, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and suggested Beverages. A complete Shopping List that is e-mailed to you (print or transfer it to a PDA before your shopping trip); A Time Line to tell you when each step has to be done so everything comes together for the big event; Printable and electronic Invitations; Photos of presentation plus creative Decorating Ideas so that you make a lasting impression.

Classic Cocktail Party

Give an exquisite version of this popular event (suitable for wedding receptions). In your package are: A tested Menu with clear, easy-to-follow Recipes (with short-cuts and variations) featuring fantastic "heavy" hors d'oeuvres: Glazed Ham, Lamb Kebabs, Smoked Salmon, Chilled Shrimp, Wrapped Asparagus, Walnut Salad, Skewered Tortellini, Bruschetta, and a suggested Bar List A complete Shopping List that is e-mailed to you (print or transfer it to a PDA before your shopping trip); A Time Line to tell you when each step has to be done so everything comes together for the big event; Printable and electronic Invitations; Photos of presentation plus creative Decorating Ideas so that you make a lasting impression.

Elegant, Simple Dinner Party

Make a delicious dinner that will have guests begging for your secrets

Mediterranean Feast

A tested menu with clear, easy-to-follow recipes (with short-cuts and variations): Baba Ganoujh, Figs, Melon, and Papaya, Dolmades, Chicken Kebabs, Lamb Kebabs & Swordfish Kebabs, Olive and Orange Salad, Insalata Caprese, Cucumber and Yogurt Salad, Spanakopita, Saut?ed Eggplant, Roasted Vegetables, Rice Pilaf, Fresh Fruit, and suggested Beverages