Costco is recalling bottles of bubbly in 12 states, saying they could explode unexpectedly. The retailer issued a letter to customers who purchased the Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene between April 25 and August 26. The letter said that unopened bottles of the house brand prosecco could shatter, even when not handled or in use. "If you have an unopened bottle, do not open it," the letter said.
We recently ranked classic Italian cocktails, and the Bellini came in dead last, but it wasn't always that way. When it first appeared at Harry's Bar in Venice in the 1940s, the Bellini was light, seasonal, and full of charm - just Veronese white peach purée and prosecco. Simple, but when made with care, it worked. The problem was that it got too popular. Over time, fresh peaches were swapped for syrup, and sparkling wine quality dropped.
