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Slashfoodhttp://www.slashfood.comSlashfoodhttp://www.slashfood.com/media/feedlogo.gifSlashfoodhttp://www.slashfood.comen-usCopyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/How to Hard-Boil Eggshttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/22/how-to-hard-boil-eggs/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/22/how-to-hard-boil-eggs/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/22/how-to-hard-boil-eggs/#commentsFiled under: Holidays, Recipes

how to ahrd boil eggs for Easter egg dying Photo: Getty Images

Easter-egg time is not the time to mess up the hard-boiled eggs. And, sure, you may think you've got it down pat. But here's the thing: If you cook those eggs beautifully now, after Easter has come and gone, you'll have perfect hard-cooked eggs to simply salt and eat or make into egg salad, potato salad, or a bunch of other delicious dishes. (Get a dozen recipes for leftover Easter eggs here.)

Hard-Boiled Eggs
Brown shells are thicker than white shells, and thus more crack-resistant, making them ideal for hard-boiling. There's no other differences between white and brown eggs -- they just come from different breeds of hen.

Cover the eggs with an inch of water, and then remove the eggs. Bring the water to a boil, and lower the eggs into the water with a spoon or tongs. The boil will die down, but when it resumes, lower the heat and simmer the eggs to your desired doneness (about 10 minutes). Experiment with timing to find what works best for you (you can cook them up to 15 minutes).

A pinhole in the tip of the egg will keep the shell from cracking due to trapped air.

Drain hot water and fill pan with cold water. Allow eggs to sit in cold water in order to stop the cooking process.

Watch a video on how to cook eggs.

Find out all about eggs: how to soft boil, hard boil, fry, scramble, bake and more in KitchenDaily's "How to Cook Eggs."

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]]>easter eggshard boiled eggshow+to+hard+boil+eggshowtohardboileggsSlashfood EditorFri, 22 Apr 2011 12:00:00 ESTButtery Easter Layer Cake with Lemon Curd: Recipe of the Dayhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/22/buttery-easter-layer-cake-with-lemon-curd-recipe-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/22/buttery-easter-layer-cake-with-lemon-curd-recipe-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/22/buttery-easter-layer-cake-with-lemon-curd-recipe-of-the-day/#commentsFiled under: Holidays, Recipes

Buttery Lemon Curd Easter Peeps Cake recipe Photo: Lara Ferroni

Rich lemon curd is the surprise sandwiched between layers of fluffy yellow cake frosted in buttercream in this spring-inspired Easter dessert. A ring of sweet Peeps surrounds the cake for a festive touch.

Get the recipe for Buttery Easter Layer Cake with Lemon Curd.

Get the recipe for Peep Cake Pops.

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]]>cakesdessert recipesEasterCakeSlashfood EditorFri, 22 Apr 2011 10:00:00 ESTBrown Sugar and Spice Baked Ham: Recipe of the Dayhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/21/brown-sugar-and-spice-baked-ham-recipe-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/21/brown-sugar-and-spice-baked-ham-recipe-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/21/brown-sugar-and-spice-baked-ham-recipe-of-the-day/#commentsFiled under: Holidays, Recipes

Brown Sugar Spice Baked Ham Recipe Photo: Lara Ferroni

Ham this good, and well-spiced with chili powder, cinnamon, allspice, and Dijon mustard, will do your Easter table proud. KitchenDaily contributor Melissa Clark's recipe tempers the spices with a healthy dose of brown sugar, which creates a beautiful caramelized effect.

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]]>easter recipesfeaturedham recipesMelissa ClarkSlashfood EditorThu, 21 Apr 2011 10:00:00 ESTEaster Bunny Cake: Recipe of the Dayhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/20/easter-bunny-cake-recipe-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/20/easter-bunny-cake-recipe-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/20/easter-bunny-cake-recipe-of-the-day/#commentsFiled under: Holidays, Recipes

Easter Bunny Cake recipe Photo: Elizabeth Hait, AOL

Hippity-hoppity, Easter's on its way. So get baking. Mr. Cottontail is a combination of yellow cake (in various sizes), vanilla buttercream frosting, a couple of candies (for his eyes) and a little fondant (for his ears, nose, mouth, and whiskers). It's an easy cake to make, and if you have kids, this is a great kitchen project for the whole gang.

Get the recipe for the Bunny Rabbit Cake.

Get the How-to for the Bunny Rabbit Cake.

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]]>bunny+cake+recipeeaster cakeseaster+bunnyeaster+bunny+cakeeaster+bunny+cake+recipeeaster+bunny+cakesSlashfood EditorWed, 20 Apr 2011 10:00:00 ESTChocolate Seder: New Tradition or Bad Idea?http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/19/chocolate-seder-new-tradition-or-bad-idea/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/19/chocolate-seder-new-tradition-or-bad-idea/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/19/chocolate-seder-new-tradition-or-bad-idea/#commentsFiled under: Newspapers, Holidays

chocolate milk at seder Photos: Getty Images

The Old Testament talks about a promised land filled with milk and honey. Apparently, they forgot about the M&Ms.

While in preparation for Passover, the most observant Jews will painstakingly remove all traces of leavened grain (chametz) from their homes (an ancient custom that commemorates their forebears' hasty flight -- they left so quick that they didn't have time to wait for the bread to rise). But one temple has gone in a pretty unorthodox direction. They've organized a "chocolate seder" for its youth group, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Gone are the regular staples of the traditional Passover meal, like matzo, parsley dipped in saltwater, and bitter herbs. Instead, the kids scarfed down green M&Ms and graham crackers slathered in marshmallow fluff after reciting an opening prayer: "Blessed art Thou, Eternal our God, Ruler of the Universe, creator of cocoa beans of the tree." Jugs of chocolate milk replaced the traditional wine.

"People get so caught up with the food and all the rules of what you are and aren't allowed to eat," the temple's rabbi, Amy Feder, told the Post-Dispatch. "What's neat about the chocolate is it's a reminder that the foods that we eat at Passover are symbols."

To which a ghost chorus of ancient elders replied: "Oy, vey!"

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]]>chocolate sederpassover sederJason BestTue, 19 Apr 2011 12:00:00 ESTSpice-Rubbed Brisket with Roasted Vegetables: Recipe of the Dayhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/19/brisket-with-roasted-vegetables-recipe-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/19/brisket-with-roasted-vegetables-recipe-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/19/brisket-with-roasted-vegetables-recipe-of-the-day/#commentsFiled under: Holidays, Recipes

Spice-Rubbed Brisket with Roasted Carrots and Parsnips recipe Photo: New Media Publishing / Flat Art Studios.com

Whether you're celebrating a Passover Seder or just love tender, delicious meat, this brisket is a sure thing. KitchenDaily contributor Ruth Cousineau rubs the beef with a mixture of paprika, salt, cinnamon and pepper, and roasts it with parsnips and carrots for a hearty, fragrant meal.

Get the recipe for Spice-Rubbed Brisket with Roasted Carrots and Parsnips.

Get a menu and recipes for the World's Easiest Seder.

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]]>brisketpassover sederSlashfood EditorTue, 19 Apr 2011 10:00:00 ESTPassover Recipes from a Book of Remembrancehttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/18/passover-recipes-from-a-book-of-remembrance/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/18/passover-recipes-from-a-book-of-remembrance/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/18/passover-recipes-from-a-book-of-remembrance/#commentsFiled under: Holidays, Recipes

Photo: Amazon

Passover begins tonight, and before heading out to your first Seder, you might check out this article in the New Jersey Star-Ledger to get into the spirit of things (and to remind yourself of the rich traditions of Jewish cooking, way beyond matzo).

The Jewish festival, of course, commemorates the release of the ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Everything that's served at a traditional Seder is steeped in symbolism -- which doesn't always make for the type of dish that you might dream about eating all year (celery with vinegar, anyone?).

But what about creamy noodle kugels, piquant cold borscht or the perfect marriage of warm potato dumplings topped with brisket? These and a host of other recipes culled from the memories of Holocaust survivors have been collected by June Feiss Hersh in a soon-to-be-released cookbook, Recipes Remembered: A Celebration of Survival.

The Star-Ledger profiled the work of Hersh and talked to some of the survivors she features in her book, which apparently also showcases some surprising recipes, like a tres leches cake and gnocchi alla romana, collected from Jews who fled the Nazis for places like the Dominican Republic or Italy.

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]]>cookbooksJewish foodpassover recipesJason BestMon, 18 Apr 2011 16:00:00 ESTWorld's Easiest Passover Seder Menuhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/18/worlds-easiest-passover-seder-menu/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/18/worlds-easiest-passover-seder-menu/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/18/worlds-easiest-passover-seder-menu/#commentsFiled under: Holidays, Recipes

Passover charoset recipe Photo: New Media Publishing / Flat Art Studios.com

Here's everything you need for a Seder dinner that is perfect for the occasion of gathering friends and family, and that's perfectly simple and delicious.

KitchenDaily contributor Ruth Cousineau has come up with a menu that includes charoset of apples, spices, and sweet red wine, light and fluffy matzo-ball soup, gefilte fish loaf, a spice-rubbed brisket with roasted vegetables, a parsley-fennel salad, and meringue nests with rhubarb and strawberry sauce.

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]]>brisketmatzo ball souppassover seder menupassover seder recipesSlashfood EditorMon, 18 Apr 2011 14:00:00 ESTPresident Obama's Passover Sederhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/15/president-obamas-passover-seder/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/15/president-obamas-passover-seder/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/15/president-obamas-passover-seder/#commentsFiled under: Holidays, Celebrities

President Obama's White House Seder Photo: Pete Souza, The White House / AP Photo

President Obama is hosting his third annual White House Seder on the first night of Passover, April 18, 2011, complete with a full Seder menu including brisket, noodle kugel and macaroons.

The tradition started in a windowless basement of the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Sheraton , during the April 2008 campaign, when Eric Lesser, then Ground Logistic Coordinator (he's now the Director of Strategic Planning for Austan Goolsbee, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers), got his hands on an "emergency Seder kit" from the University of Pennsylvania's Hillel Center. As Lesser and his fellow campaign staffers Arun Chaudhary and Herbie Ziskend were about to begin the Seder, Obama asked if he could join.

Instead of ending the meal with the customary "Next year in Jerusalem," Obama said "Next year in the White House." True to his word, the Seder continues at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

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]]>passover sederpresident obamawhite houseSlashfood EditorFri, 15 Apr 2011 14:00:00 ESTTake A Cadbury Creme Egg Quizhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/07/take-a-cadbury-creme-egg-quiz/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/07/take-a-cadbury-creme-egg-quiz/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/07/take-a-cadbury-creme-egg-quiz/#commentsFiled under: On the Blogs, Holidays

Cadbury Creme Eggs for Easter Photo: sea turtle, Flickr

What is it about Cadbury Creme Eggs that inspires such devotion? Sure, the chocolate's good, and the vanilla creme inside has the weird-egg-yolk-novelty thing going for it, but is it really any better than say, a Snickers bar? If you're a fan, you're not alone -- the company makes over 300 million of them each year. Surprised? YumSugar's got a fun quiz that reveals even more creme egg trivia.

Take the quiz at YumSugar.com.

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]]>cadbury creme eggscadbury eggscreme eggsCremeEggsSlashfood EditorThu, 07 Apr 2011 16:00:00 ESTDoes Peeps Art Belong in a Museum?http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/22/does-peeps-art-belong-in-a-museum/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/22/does-peeps-art-belong-in-a-museum/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/22/does-peeps-art-belong-in-a-museum/#commentsFiled under: Food News, Holidays

Peeps diorama at Daytona Beach Photo: Brian&Pam, Flickr

Either you adore Peeps or you find the puffy marshmallow forms disgusting. Before you shun these pastel-colored treats, look at what two Wisconsin museums have done to elevate their, er, art form.

In Racine, Wisconsin, Racine Art Museum is hosting the Second Annual International Peeps Competition. Entries will be exhibited at the museum during the month of April, with a submission deadline of March 27. Check out the link above for a super-cute video starring Peeps. Below that is a photo of the highly hysterical Peep-a-Roni pizza created by a past entrant.

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]]>featuredpeepspeeps competitionracine art musuemKristine HansenTue, 22 Mar 2011 13:00:00 ESTHappy Drink Wine Day!http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/18/drink-wine-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/18/drink-wine-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/18/drink-wine-day/#commentsFiled under: Holidays

Photo: Bbuffy Ghurl, Flickr

Happy Drink Wine Day!

Grapes have been fermenting for this beloved libation for more than 12,000 years. From Chardonnay to Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir to Sancerre, most wine drinkers have a preferred type, but how aware are drinkers of the categorized breakdown beyond the simple "red" versus "white"?

According to The New Food Lover's Companion, wine is categorized into four different types of groups:

Still wines, which may be rosé, red or white and fall into dry, semisweet and sweet qualifications;
Sparkling wines, which include Champagne, Prosecco and other bubbly international varieties;
Fortified wines, like sherry or port, with increased alcohol content from brandy or other spirits;
Aromatic wines, like vermouth, flavored with spices or herbs.

Of course, a serving of port wine isn't quite as drinkable as a crisp glass of white, so we'll inquire as to your favorite type of wine by the classic divide: white or red? Do you decide depending on what is served or are you a devotee according to color? Spill your opinions in the comments!

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]]>drink wine daywineAlexa WeibelFri, 18 Feb 2011 13:15:00 ESTHappy National Almond Day!http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/16/national-almond-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/16/national-almond-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/16/national-almond-day/#commentsFiled under: Holidays

Almond biscotti. Photo: Tristan Tristan, Flickr

Happy National Almond Day!

In light of many recent New Years' resolutions, instead of reaching for a bag of Cheetos, many of you may be snacking on nuts. And almonds are a great choice, being the most nutrient-dense tree nut, providing magnesium, potassium, Vitamin E and -- you guessed it -- a healthy dose of protein.

California provides 80 percent of the world's supply of the crunchy nut, which is often served bare, simply roasted or toasted and salted. Good enough to enjoy on its own, it's also delicious when seasoned -- served spicy with cumin and cayenne in this recipe, spicy-sweet in a honey-sesame crust, or served saccharine, with vanilla, sugar and cinnamon. What's your favorite recipe for spiced almonds? Share it after the jump!

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]]>almondnational almond dayAlexa WeibelWed, 16 Feb 2011 13:15:00 ESTA White Castle Valentine's Dayhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/15/white-castle-valentines-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/15/white-castle-valentines-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/15/white-castle-valentines-day/#commentsFiled under: Holidays, Chain Stores / Restaurants

For five years, we've been reading about White Castle's most successful marketing campaign: Valentine's Day at White Castle. On this day, lovers walk into a transformed chain restaurant: red tablecloths, waiters, candles and roses. Well, enough reading; last night we went to see for ourselves.

Walking into a New Jersey-based location at around 7 p.m., we were greeted by a smiling manager who happily showed us to our seats. Sitting at our red-plastic-covered table, we couldn't help but laugh and smile. Our tea-candle was lit and the faux smell of roses filled the air as our waitress came over to hand us the menus. Yes, menus! She, too, had a huge smile on her face and was excited to tell us that this was her first Valentine's Day with the company. She explained the menu to us and even promoted the "Sweetheart Special," which consisted of 10 hamburgers, two fries and two regular drinks. Priced at just $12.49, it was a deal. However, I decided to go with three classic cheeseburgers and take a chance on the Surf & Turf burger with cheese, the fish sandwiched between two burger patties, served with tartar sauce.

After ordering, I took a moment to look around. Every seat was filled with happy people, enjoying their burgers and getting a kick out of the décor. More than half the room was dressed in their date-night best -- women in red sparkling sweaters and men in suits with Valentine's Day-themed ties. There was one group of eight that had been coming to the chain for five years during this special promotion and they were pros -- they even brought their own wine. Who knew White Castle was BYOB?

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]]>featuredvalentines dayvalentines+day+at+white+castleValentinesDayvalentinesdayatwhitecastlewhite castlewhite+castle+valentineswhite+castle+valentines+2011white+castle+valentines+daywhite+castle+valentines+day+2011WhiteCastlewhitecastlevalentineswhitecastlevalentines2011whitecastlevalentinesdaywhitecastlevalentinesday2011Sarah De HeerTue, 15 Feb 2011 14:00:00 ESTHappy National Gumdrop Day!http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/15/national-gumdrop-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/15/national-gumdrop-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/15/national-gumdrop-day/#commentsFiled under: Holidays

Photo: Stevehdc, Flickr

Happy National Gumdrop Day!

Invented in the 1800s, this classic confectionery candy has been delighting sweet-tooth cravings for over a century with its fruity gelatin flavorings and sugar crystal coating. Although most prominently seasonally utilized during wintertime gingerbread houses, gumdrops are outfitted for each and every season, with springy fruit flavors, autumnal spices, and even more unique varieties, like that of "Crows" licorice.

For an artistic rendition of the whimsical snack, check out this lively video for an appropriately lively visual representation of the candy's vibrant taste.

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]]>gumdropnational gumdrop dayAlexa WeibelTue, 15 Feb 2011 13:15:00 ESTThe Pros and Cons of Papa John's Heart Shaped Pizzahttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/14/the-pros-and-cons-of-papa-johns-heart-shaped-pizza/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/14/the-pros-and-cons-of-papa-johns-heart-shaped-pizza/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/14/the-pros-and-cons-of-papa-johns-heart-shaped-pizza/#commentsFiled under: Holidays, Fast Food

Photo: Elizabeth Hait, AOL

Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day as your own best friend or with your significant other, Papa John's Pizza is offering lovers a thin-crust heart-shaped pizza for quick take-out. (Maybe you've got better things to do than eat.) After ordering a pie for lunch, we found a handful of pros and cons to ordering this pizza for what's considered a pretty special occasion.

Lovers, you'll have to decide for yourself.

Pros:
1. Papa John's is the only national pizza chain offering a heart-shaped pizza.
2. The shape makes it easy to fold over and convert into a calzone.
3. Clean-up? Not a problem.
4. It's way cheaper than an actual restaurant meal. (This can also be a con.)
5. You can spice things up with the pepperoncino that's included with your pie.

The cons after the jump ...

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]]>heart+shaped+pizzaheart+shaped+pizza+papa+johnsheartshapedpizzaheartshapedpizzapapajohnspapa johnspapa+johns+heartpapa+johns+heart+pizzapapa+johns+heart+shaped+pizzaPapaJohnspapajohnsheartpapajohnsheartpizzapapajohnsheartshapedpizzapizzaSlashfood EditorMon, 14 Feb 2011 17:00:00 ESTHappy Celebration of Chocolate Month!http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/14/celebration-of-chocolate-month/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/14/celebration-of-chocolate-month/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/14/celebration-of-chocolate-month/#commentsFiled under: Holidays

Dark chocolate cake pops. Photo: Elana's Pantry, Flickr

Happy Celebration of Chocolate Month!

"Chemically speaking, chocolate is really the world's perfect food," says nutrition researcher Michael Levine. And according to statistics, the general population agrees: In fact, more than $345 million worth of chocolate candy is purchased during the week of Valentine's Day alone, which adds up to a whopping 58 million pounds. The most lucrative chocolate sale day this week? Apparently sweethearts plan ahead, since it's not Valentine's Day but February 13th -- with February 15 close on its heels, as smart shoppers swoop up discounted chocolate.

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]]>celebration of chocolate monthchocolateAlexa WeibelMon, 14 Feb 2011 13:15:00 ESTHappy Potato Lover's Month!http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/12/potato-lovers-month/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/12/potato-lovers-month/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/12/potato-lovers-month/#commentsFiled under: Holidays

Photo: Ataradrac, Flickr

Happy Potato Lover's Month!

Often overlooked as but the carb-ier half of "meat and potatoes," taters have actually been around since 500 B.C., when they were grown -- and worshiped -- by the Incas. But despite the potato's storied history (including Spanish Conquistadors, King Louis XVI's strategic planting of the crop, the Great Famine and Idaho's embrace), these days it's often taken for granted on the American table.

We hope these unique recipes spark some new enthusiasm for the tater!

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]]>potatopotato lovers monthAlexa WeibelSat, 12 Feb 2011 13:15:00 ESTFive Quirky, Romantic Wine Labelshttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/11/five-quirky-romantic-wine-labels/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/11/five-quirky-romantic-wine-labels/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/11/five-quirky-romantic-wine-labels/#commentsFiled under: Holidays, Drinks

Cycles Gladiator romantic wine label Photo: Andy Field (Hubmedia), Flickr

For Valentine's Day this year you could give your sweetheart one of our favorite boxes of chocolates or take our advice on a bottle of great sparkling wine. Or, you can celebrate humor and wit with one of these bottles. Each of the five labels we've selected is tongue-in-cheek, funny or downright obnoxious. But they're romantic all the same.

Without further ado, here are five of our favorite quirky, romantic wine labels.

Cycles Gladiator 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, California ($10)
The red-haired woman cycling naked through a midnight sky is borrowed from a vintage (1895) French poster by G. Massias. In 2009 the state of Alabama deemed this logo -- from Hahn Family Wines -- pornographic and consequently banned its sale there. (Note, you can also purchase a Chardonnay, Syrah, Merlot and Pinot Grigio with the same label.)

Naughty Cellars 2004 "Racy Red" Blend, Napa Valley, California ($50)
Is the cherub on the label creepy or naughty? You decide. Since it's Napa Valley red fruit you probably can't go wrong with this wine. Buddies Steve Reynolds (owns Reynolds Family Winery) and Oscar Renteria (a seasoned member of Renteria Vineyard Management) teamed up to create this juicy blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Cabernet Franc, as well as its very suggestive label. And it doesn't stop with "Racy": the collection also includes "Sticky" (Semilion and Sauvignon Blanc), "Inky" (Petite Sirah and Syrah) and two "Naughty Bubblies" (Rose and Brut).

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]]>valentines dayValentinesDaywinewine labelsKristine HansenFri, 11 Feb 2011 17:00:00 ESTHappy Peppermint Patty Day!http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/11/peppermint-patty-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/11/peppermint-patty-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/11/peppermint-patty-day/#commentsFiled under: Holidays, Recipes

Heart-shaped peppermint patties. Photo: ErinCooks, Flickr

Happy Peppermint Patty Day!

Chocolate and mint have rarely been married before in such hearty packaging as with these heart-shaped peppermint patties by blogger Erin Cooks. Although Hershey's York peppermint patties may have perfected the 1940 recipe, these lookers come mighty close in taste; in fact Erin describes them as having an "eerily similar" flavor.

As they say, the best way to a man's heart is through his stomach -- so show your valentine how much you care by whipping up a batch today with this simple-but-sticky recipe.

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]]>peppermint pattypeppermint patty dayAlexa WeibelFri, 11 Feb 2011 13:15:00 EST