In perhaps another sign of a recovering economy, millions of dollars worth of wines and spirits sold at three different auctions in New York over the weekend.

Knead until silky smooth and pliable and keep aside for 30 minutes under a damp cloth.　　2. Combine the minced meats in a large bowl and add all the seasoning.Substitute half the minced pork for an equal amount of minced prawns, or shredded dried scallops.　　1. Place raw dumplings neatly in a lightly oiled non-stick pan.

It's not just culinary etiquette to pair red wine with red meat not fish with a Japanese research team finding there is a scientific explanation.