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    Winter Recipe: Cheeseball Snowman

    Ingredients: 2 (250g) packages of cream cheese, room temperature 2 cups white cheddar cheese (or any other kind of white cheese), shredded 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ¼ teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tobasco) coarse salt and black pepper, to taste fresh rosemary sprigs 5 raisins pretzel sticks 1 baby carrot crackers (1 large Breton cracker for the base of the hat, and 3 regular Ritz crackers for the top of the hat) Mix the cream cheese in a bowl with 1 ½ cups of white cheddar cheese. Add the minced shallots, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Mix together and add…

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    Icewine 101

    Five Facts You Need to Know Before Sipping By Venetia Bodanis With the popularity of Icewine on the rise, it’s practically impossible to ignore the drink popping up in storefront windows all over the city. It’s tempting to purchase a bottle of this decadent treat after peering into wine shops on the Danforth. But before splurging (some Icewines can cost up to $70), take some time to learn the key facts about this cold winter treat. 1. It’s Not Just a Dessert Wine If you know what your options are, Icewine can be one of the most versatile wines on the market. It can be blended with brandy to make…