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Thanksgiving Tablecloth: Orange with vines

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

This deep orange cloth would be a simple but rich foundation for a Thanksgiving table setting.

From Bellingham, Washington-based artist margotbianca on Etsy.

Primo Naturale Salami: Good on a cheese plate

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

There are two kinds of people: those who consider a cheese-only cheese plate sufficient, and those who are looking for a little more.

I love cheese, don’t get me wrong. But when I’m drinking wine and chatting with friends, I’m a lot happier when there are a couple of other choices on the cheese plate.

Primo Naturale Salami is a great addition because it complements cheese, is substantive for those who are getting impatient for a real meal, and… who doesn’t like salami? (Don’t answer that.) Add a bunch of grapes, some crackers, and a few olives, and voila- you’re host[ess] with the most[ess].

Another reason I love this brand of salami is because of its coatings: black pepper (quite spicy, which I love) and, my favorite, herbs with wine. [The prices on the website are for cases of 16, so don't be alarmed. There's also a wishlist function!] Plus, it’s nitrite-free, nitrate-free and antibiotic-free, even if it’s not, you know, free.