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Here are a few pointers on pairing food and wine from the experts at MyWinesDirect.com: • Wine should complement the food rather than dominate it: light food, light wine; heavier food, heavier wine. • Soups, salads and light dishes will taste best when accompanied by light, usually white, wines. • More-robust foods such as steak and pasta can handle bigger, full-bodied reds. Keeping these tips in mind, serve a pleasing, well-rounded wine that matches a variety of foods and all the dishes will have a chance to shine. And, with so many side dishes, it’s okay to keep the main dish simple. Try this easy, delicious holiday recipe served with a glass of Osprey Glen Sauvignon Blanc 2006 or a Stallion Cellars Pinot Noir 2005 and your holiday dinner will be a hit. Simple Roast Turkey Recipe 1 (16-lb.) turkey at room temperature 1 hour, neck and giblets removed and reserved for another use if desired 1 tablespoon salt 13⁄4 teaspoons black pepper 1 cup water Special equipment: 2 small metal skewers; kitchen string; a 17- by 14-inch flameproof roasting pan with a flat rack; an instant-read thermometer; a 2-qt. glass measuring cup. Families Who Play Together (NAPSA)—Vacations unite families and provide them with a way to share their interests with one another. Together, families can plan a vacation that will be memorable for each individual. First, get the family’s input on where to go. For families, beach vacations are widely popular. The best family vacations are those that offer activities for adults and children. Wine is just the thing to pull together a variety of foods at a holiday meal. Make turkey: Put oven rack in lowest position and preheat oven to 450 F. Rinse turkey inside and out, then pat dry. Sprinkle turkey cavities and skin with salt and pepper. Fold neck skin under body and secure with metal skewers, then tie drumsticks together with kitchen string and tuck wings under body. Put turkey on rack in roasting pan. Add 1 cup water to pan and roast without basting, rotating pan halfway through roasting, until thermometer inserted into fleshy part of thighs (test both thighs; do not touch bones) registers 170 F, 21⁄4 to 23⁄4 hours. Carefully tilt turkey so any juices from inside large cavity run into roasting pan, then transfer turkey to a platter, reserving juices in roasting pan. Let turkey stand, uncovered, 30 minutes (temperature of thigh meat will rise to 180 F). Recipe provided by Epicurious.com. Second, for an added savings, consider vacationing during an area’s “off-season.” In Florida, the summer is considered the best time to vacation because of its lower rates. Families can save up to $300 per night Mondays through Thursdays. When deciding on where to stay, do not rule out luxury hotels as many offer competitive packages and larger accommodations. The Atlantic Hotel & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. offers personal residences in lieu of simple guest rooms equipped with toys for the entire family, including full kitchens and ample living space. Set amidst 23 miles of sunsplashed golden beaches, The Atlantic offers families a private retreat with majestic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Hotel amenities include a pool with a view and the award-winning Trina Restaurant and Lounge. Parents can also escape to The Atlantic’s Europeanstyle spa, Spa Atlantic, during their time off from the kids. To learn more, call (866) 8374274 or visit luxurycollection.com/ atlantic. Tips On Halloween Etiquette (NAPSA)—Every Halloween, ghosts, goblins, witches and warlocks fly around our neighborhoods. But before you send your little tricksters out for some Halloween fun, it may be a good idea to review some simple Halloween etiquette. For instance, etiquette expert Peggy Post says to remember that ghoulish makeup and face paint are acceptable but to keep it age appropriate. Bustiers, heavy politically comical outfits and references to “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” are not considered kid-friendly. Consider these additional helpful trick-or-treating etiquette tips from Post, author of Emily Post’s “Etiquette” and etiquette expert for 1-800-flowers.com: • Remind your little goblin not to be greedy—one piece of candy from each house is the general rule. Also, saying “thank you” is a must. • If your neighborhood isn’t so kid-friendly, head to one that is. But don’t drop your kids off in an unknown neighborhood. Even if you think it’s safe, you should at least know a member of the neighborhood. • If you have really young ones, try trick-or-treating earlier, around 4:00 or 4:30 p.m. Your kids will be less exhausted and less Little ghouls and goblins should always remember to say “thank you” when trick-or-treating. likely to run into the really scary costumes and tricks of older kids. • If a friend is taking your kids out and you’re worried about how much she’ll let them indulge in their candy bags, it’s OK to talk to her about it. First, thank her for taking the kids, then ask her simply to keep an eye on how much they devour. • Love Halloween or know someone that does? Celebrate the day by sending the 1-800F L O W E R S H a l l o w e e n Tr e a t , featuring fresh fall flowers arranged in a glass pumpkin jar. Visit 1-800-flowers.com for more details.