Sparkling wines a refreshing summertime option - Wed, 28 Jul 2010 PST

Its a fact that more than three-quarters of all Champagne sales occur between Thanksgiving and New Years. But that doesnt mean you shouldnt enjoy good bubbly year-round. Well-made, dry sparkling wines are among the most versatile in the world. They pair with summer foods, appetizers, and picnic fare especially well.

The gym will totally still be there after you finish that creme brulee.

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Key Largo Seafood & Wine Festival

Ballyhoo's Seafood Grille, 97860 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo. 305- 852-0822. BSG.

Need Help With Dinner? Niche Companies Offer Meal Plans, Meal Prep, Shopping Lists, Recipes, Nutrition Advice

We're all busy. Who isn't busy? Even people who have buckets of free time sometimes would rather do almost anything than think of what to make for dinner.

Small Bites: Picking beets; prosciutto tastings; Ron Paul's guacamole

This week, Small Bites weighs in on the latest book by Rick Bayless. Meanwhile, taste prosciutto made from local hogs fattened on hazelnuts, and sample Ron Paul's easy recipe for traditional.