But this is one that I've been eying for quite some time. And when I saw it sitting on the store shelf by itself with its price tag slashed three times, I knew it was time to take action.Syrah ~ What a delicious varietal for the winter season. This 90 Point syrah "is rich and complex enough to put on the table beside a fine meal... Dry and finely tannic, it features flavors of black-berries, cherries, leather, mocha, tobacco, pepper and sage, and finishes long and spicy." Wine Enthusiast. Pair with beef short ribs, rich stews, and beef stew slow cooker.Grenache ~ What an amazing value for this 91 Pointer from Robert Parker. This seductively spicy wine offers both red and dark berry flavors, cracked pepper and smoky notes, ending with sweet cocoa powder in the lingering finish. Pair this Spanish wine with barbequed meats, slow cooked roasts, or even tomato based dishes, like lasagna. You don't want to miss out on this one. Great affordable gift idea for the fellow red wine drinker.Marinades for meats are a great way to learn how herbal blends can enhance the flavor and texture of meat. Just remember to use an acidic liquid such as apple cider vinegar, lemon juice or orange juice to marinade the meat with the herbs and spices.Spend a little time planning out some basic menus that you and the kids like. How about homemade chicken soup, or beef stew? Crockpot lasagna? Did you know that you can use your Crockpot to make an amazing rotisserie style chicken?Combine the brown sugar, bourbon, and chili sauce in a bowl and mix well. Stir in the sausages. Spoon the sausage slow cooker beef bourguignon mixture into a baking dish. Bake at 350 for 1 hr. or until the sausages are cooked through. Cut into bite sized pieces. Serves 40.Bends: Anywhere that the river slows is worth a try. A bend will naturally slow the current and here the fish will find food. Bait a slow run on a bend beef casserole red wine you'll get fish coming onto your baited area.Pho has become very popular in the United States. There are at last count over 500 Pho restaurants scattered across the US. Pho is often served with spring rolls and egg rolls.