So there I was, attending a hockey game recently at the Verizon Centre in Washington, D.C., on a rare trip to the nation's capitol. Of course I wanted a hot dog and a beer between periods... and that's when I first saw the "half-smoke," sizzling on a griddle at one of the rink's concession stands.

What is beer exactly, and what's the difference between bottles, cans and drafts? Whether you've just begun your beer education or are already a devoted fan, here are the top things every beer lover should know.

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Infusing white whiskey with blueberries seems a bit unconventional. Strange, even. Not at all, says George Smith of Copper Barrel Distillery in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

Some of my favorite foods--Greek Salad, Pizza, Salsa, Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce, Caprese Salad, Gazpacho--require tomatoes. Now I can add Tomato Pie to the list. Even though Roma tomatoes aren't the most flavorful, they're perfect for this dish.

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The flowers are blooming and it's time to get into a clean eating mindset with spring's fresh flavors and ingredients. We've rounded up some delicious, good-for-you recipes that will help you welcome the milder weather and wake up your taste buds!

With the coming of spring and eventually summer in New England, it's high time we began thinking of places to go and people to see.

Mina -- spinach pie -- is a Sephardi Jewish dish that is a Passover favorite. I've adapted a traditional mina recipe with healthy ingredients that are all plant based.

Pasta and chickpeas may seem unlikely bowl-mates, but the two are combined in recipes from several regions of Italy. If you love pasta e fagioli (beans), it isn't much of a leap to pasta e ceci, as chickpeas are called in Italian.

It's a cool, cloudy afternoon in Napa. I am heading up to Anderson Valley by way of Boonville, for a quick overnight in the Boonville Hotel and to talk further to the winemaker at Domaine Anderson, Jerry Murray.

You may know them as jalapeño poppers, armadillo eggs, rattlesnake eggs, or even ABTs. Whatever you call them, stuffed smoked jalapeños rock the grill across the U.S.

Since Passover is approaching, Jews and those who love us are on the search for the perfect wine to bring to the seder table. If you are doing the long version of the haggadah, you are going to need a good wine. It will be a very long night.

My favorite stuffed artichoke recipe is something anyone can make. So artichoke fans, this is your chance to impress the cooks in your family and quite possibly outdo your favorite restaurant's version of stuffed artichokes. Springtime brings with it a wonderful variety of artichokes.

Easy. Healthy. Impressive. The best part is hidden under the vegetables -- a kickass blast of flavor!