Tapenade (TA-puh-nahd, ta-pen-AHD) is a blend of chopped olives, capers, olive oil and seasonings. Originally from France, tapenade is often served as an appetizer, spread on crackers or bread, used as a condiment or as a topping for pizza and pasta.

DENISON, Texas -- When horticulturist Thomas Volney Munson arrived in North Texas more than 100 years ago, he inspected the grapes growing along the Red River and declared the discovery of his "grape paradise."

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Case of six Burgundy wines sells for $14,200 per bottle

He was a pioneer in his wine-producing area. He established a winery that became well-known. He was an icon. He took his winery public, and later it was acquired by a large company, then he had to sit on the sidelines watching the winery that bears his name run by someone else.

I like wine that works with food. Some wine critics don't seem to care whether a wine works with food, they simply love to praise wines that have huge gobs of flavor.

NEW YORK -- As if the outsized pensions aren't enough, many companies ease their top executives into retirement with "consulting" jobs that often don't entail much more than picking up a hefty check.

KAESONG, North Korea -- Thousands of communist laborers toil under the supervision of capitalist managers in this fenced-in special zone, South Korea's economic beachhead in North Korea just beyond the border.

SAN FRANCISCO -- It's tragedy enough that Pat Williams' mother has Alzheimer's disease. But Williams is also terrified because her chances of inheriting the disease are much better than average.

NEW YORK -- The U.S. Postal Service is not doing enough to halt the illegal shipment of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco across the country, Sen. Charles Schumer charged Friday.