Articles for tag: Cheap Wine, Nectarines, Sangria, Spanish Wine

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Sangria – The Cheap, Fruity Wine that Tastes Good

Sangria is the wine that reached America in 1964 at the World’s Fair in New York City, all the way from Spain. The Spanish have been serving Sangria for centuries and Europeans have had variations of this fruity alcoholic beverage throughout the years. Sangria has since become popular all over the world, and Americans have ...

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All About Yakima Valley Apples

You might giggle about how this article came to be. The whole idea of writing a piece about Yakima Valley apples might seem silly, but to me, it’s a matter of principle. (And proving I was right!). It all stemmed from a disagreement my boyfriend and I were having about a local grocery flier that ...

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The Sunnyvale Farmer’s Market

The Sunnyvale farmer’s market is held every Saturday from 9am to 1pm in the Sunnyvale Caltrain Station parking lot. Although the parking lot is a fairly small space, the market coordinators are able to offer space to a wide variety of vendors, while providing enough space for visitors to walk and sit. The Sunnyvale farmer’s ...

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Best Fruit Buys Month to Month

No matter what you are buying you know that there are times when things are cheaper and a time when items are sky high in price. The easiest way to save money with your groceries is to do your month to month shopping during the best fruit buys. This means buying in season, when the ...

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Nectarine Trees: Choosing a Fruit Tree for Your Home Garden

You have decided that you would like the convenience, the (possible) cost-savings, and the (likely) nutritional boost from adding a fruit tree to your home garden. You already have a pleasant picture of yourself plucking a ripe fruit, taking a big juicy bite, and savoring the taste. Now back to reality. Your first choice is ...

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How to Grow a Nectarine from Seed

If you love nectarine fruit trees, but cringe at the prices of already rooted and growing trees in the nursery stores, why not grow your own. After you finish eating the fruit, you can plant seed. This is a fun and exciting project for your entire family. You can use it as a school project ...

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Summer Recipe Idea: How to Make a Great Fruit Dip

I have an incredible summer recipe for a great fruit dip. Read on… I love to eat fruit in the summer. I often find myself adding sugar to it, though. Not only is this not a great healthy idea, but it also gets kind of boring. Putting sugar on everything isn’t too exciting. I add ...

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The Best Apple-Picking Farms in Texas

Apple orchards that offer fresh apple picking are hard to find in Texas, but they do exist. It’s well worth the drive to come away with a few bushels of apples that are sweet, ripe and fresh off the tree. Be sure to contact the farms ahead of time for availability and directions. North Texas: ...

Blue and White Wedding Reception Colors

If you are color coordinating blue and white colors for your wedding reception but are looking for some more ideas, then keep reading this article. Here are five ideas on how to use blue and white colors for your wedding reception when it comes to tablecloths, wine glasses and centerpieces. Blue and Creme White Blue ...