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Miles Farmers Market has everything you need for holiday feasts—gourmet hostess gifts and loads of made-in-house gift baskets

From fun and festive to thoughtful and useful to those that wow, Miles Farmers Market’s gift baskets make the perfect presents. When it comes to unique gifting, this local farmers market is thinking outside the basket. In addition to fruit baskets overflowing with fresh apples, oranges, pears and other seasonal fruits, the staff puts...

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It’s not just a place for good friends and great food—Blue Heron Brewery is officially the best brewery in Greater Cleveland

Mike Piazza was a home brew hobbyist before he became brewmaster and co-owner of Blue Heron Brewery four years ago. Blue Heron’s regular crowd of beer-loving patrons has amply testified to the quality and creativity of Mike’s concoctions. But for good measure, last month Blue Heron further established itself as one of the best breweries in...

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This holiday season, enjoy authentic Italian cuisine at Bianca’s Ristorante Italiano

If you’re looking to celebrate the holidays with dining, carry-out, or catering—or you’ve grown tired of ham and turkey—look to Bianca’s Ristorante Italiano, a family-owned tradition for over twenty years. Owner Debbie Amata, along with her daughters Dianne Mennemeyer and Denise Witherspoon, serve up delicious and authentic...

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Savoring the Montepulciano spectrum

No matter your level of wine knowledge, picking out a bottle can be overwhelming. For the past several months, Jim Sperk of the Northern Ohio Wine Guild has been educating us on Italian wines of the Tuscany region. He’d like us to consider one more as he wraps up these flavorful red wines. “The names can get complicated as we wrap up this...

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The Starving Chef Recipe: Cranberry Lemon Curd Tart

Cranberry Lemon Curd Tart Prep time: 48 hoursCook time: 15 minutesMakes 1 tart Ingredients Lemon Curd:1 T lemon zest2 egg yolks¾ C sugar3 T butter1 ½ lemons, juiced Cranberry Curd:8 oz cranberries2 egg yolks1 T orange zest½ C orange juice½ C sugar4 T butter Ginger Snap Crust:⅓ C brown sugar24 gingersnaps4 T melted...

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