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From chili cheeseburgers to Hawaiian-style pineapple-topped burgers, Americans can't get enough of this classic sandwich. In fact, hamburgers top the list as the most popular grilled food, according to the 2001 Weber® GrillWatch™ survey. And, whether you're into bold flavors or basic toppings nothing tops off a burger better than a simple glass of wine. See below for specific pairings.
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Enjoying great food and wine doesn't have to end when the last fork falls at the holiday dinner table. In fact, next day leftovers can be as inspired as the actual holiday food spread. And, just like food, wine can be preserved for 3-5 days by simply recorking and refrigerating. If you have a variety of leftover wines or want to try a new wine with your next-day meal, check out this handy matcher.
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October is National Pizza Month, first designated in 1987 in order to celebrate one of America's most popular foods. And with approximately 3 billion pizzas sold in the U.S. each year, pizza is not only an American favorite - it's an obsession. And whether you're into frozen or delivery, pepperoni or pineapple, nothing pairs better with pizza than a glass of red or white wine.
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Since before the days when Marc Antony first fed grapes to Cleopatra, certain foods, beverages and ingredients developed a reputation as aphrodisiacs and have become intertwined with romance. Even the word “aphrodisiac” – with a nod to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love – conjures up images of magical ingredients and mystical love potions. Not surprisingly, wine tops the list of aphrodisiac beverages. "In today's enlightened times, love potions have more to do with slowing down, relaxing and fully enjoying your senses. Wine is part of the equation because it fosters relaxation," explains Martha Hopkins, author of InterCourses: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook.