The One Mistake To Avoid When Pairing Wine With Spicy Food
With spicy foods, some of us just can't take the heat. In this case, it's best to avoid pairing certain wines with that spiciness so you don't fuel the fire.
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With spicy foods, some of us just can't take the heat. In this case, it's best to avoid pairing certain wines with that spiciness so you don't fuel the fire.
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