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Our four basic tastes, (sweet, sour, bitter, and salty) don't really tell us about the nuances of wine. It's our sense of smell that identifies most flavor characteristics. Wine is consumed through our mouth, therefore we use the term "taste." But, it is the marriage of our nose and tongue which sends a signal to the brain that says, "Oh yeah, vanilla is what I'm enjoying in this glass of Chardonnay."

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Create the Perfect Seating Chart

For a Thanksgiving dinner or lunch, you're likely to have somewhere between six to twenty guests. This is the perfect range of guests for creating a seating chart. There are enough guests that a seating chart is a good idea, but not so many that creating the seating plan will take hours.

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Bridal Shower Favors: "Love, Sweet Love" Cupcakes

Cupcakes are a fun bridal shower favor and they're guaranteed to be gobbled up by guests. Stack them in tiers to serve as cute decor for the party.

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Tasting the Tequila

1. Pour a small amount of Tequila into the glass.2. Note the Tequila's color by holding the glass up to the light.3. Swirl the Tequila in the glass.4. Inhale the aroma of the Tequila.5. Sip the Tequila.6. Read the tasting notes and discuss.

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Tasting the Beer

Showcase a variety of beer importers when selecting the beverages for your tasting. Follow these tips for a well-rounded experience:Choose 5 beers from 5 different countries. Vary beer styles from light ales to dark lagers.Set bottles of beer up alon...

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