Blended and Varietal Wines by Darby Higgs Novice wine lovers soon come across the concept of blended and varietal wines. The two questions that spring to mind are, “what does it mean?” and “does it matter?” At the basic level, the difference is quite simple. Varietal wines are made from a single grape variety, while blended wines are made using two or more. The most obvious example is the difference between the two great red wine styles of France. Burgundy red wine is composed of the single variety Pinot noir. Bordeaux red wines are mo ... Making Chinese Tea by Wong Yee Lee Chinese Tea Chinese tea - water quality The quality of tea is controlled by the quality of the water. It was said in ancient China that water is the mother of tea. There are three categories of water: best is water from a hill, average is water from the river, bottom is water from a well. The best water from a hill is on a hilltop; the best water from a river is in the middle of a river; the best water from a well is from a well which is frequently used. It is not easy to get water from a hill ... One Bird the President Didn’t Pardon by Paul Rinehart Talking turkey The talk around town in November was mostly politics, but after the election, people started talking turkey. The thought of using a self basting or kosher turkey did not appeal to me, I’ve never liked taking too many short cuts, I find it ruins the fun. But I had heard a lot of talk about brining and how it cut cooking time down and made the turkey universally moist. I did a bit of research, reading magazines and online articles and finally I got the basic formula: one cup of sa ... The Mystery of Decaffeinated Coffee by Gary Gresham Caffeine has become America's most popular drug by far. 90% of Americans consume caffeine in one form or another every single day. Most of it comes from drinking coffee. But if you're a coffee lover who prefers to avoid caffeine, you can still enjoy a cup of coffee that delivers rich flavor with decaffeinated coffee. It's how the caffeine is extracted from coffee beans that is a mystery for most of us. These are some of the methods currently used for decaffeinating. Direct Contact Method In ... Chilean Wine History and Style by Tynan Szvetecz The Buddhists say that life is suffering. The capitalists say that life is a struggle. The communists say that life is a team-effort. But the Chileans say that life is beautiful. Why? Because sometimes you are just born with a full deck of cards. Chile is perhaps the only wine making country on Earth that seems to have everything exactly where it wants it. Spanning a formidable length of 2,700 miles, Chile is the poster child for geographic isolation. With the frigid Antarctic ice off its southe ... Chosing Organic for Health by Marjorie Geiser, RD We come from a society where growing organic and just growing produce and livestock for food was once one and the same. Small, family farms still grow their own food using traditional methods passed down through the generations. As commercial farming became big-business, however, growers and farmers started to investigate methods of increasing crops and building bigger livestock in order to increase their profits. This led to increased use of pesticides and drugs to enhance yield. In this articl ... Learn To Deal With the Wine Steward in Restaurants by Gusatore Delluva Ordering wine in restaurants is an essential step in 'enjoying your dining experience. You will find that there 'are two types of restaurants serving wine: simply, those 'that have a poor wine service and poor wine selections, 'and those that provide a knowledgeable and helpful wine 'staff, and stock favorable wines.' When faced with a restaurant with a poor selection of 'wines or a server with no knowledge of wines, your best 'bet will be to order something you recognize. Even bad 'restaurants ... Bertha, Vacuum Sealers & Frogs by Tina Shake I love kitchen gadgets. Over the years I have scoured the yard sales or scrimped and saved for various items like a curly potato maker, baked potato cooker, rice cooker, food processor, blender, ice cream maker, yogurt maker, snow code maker, well you name it and it has drawn dust in my cabinets. You know the story, get your gadget home and every night your family is eating curly fries and snow cones until finally you receive a petition signed by every neighbor and his dog supporting your family ... The Mystery of Decanting by Daniella Decanting is a strange word to many people. Some do not even know what it means exactly. Taking the sophistication out of it, decanting literally means pouring the wine from the bottle to a special glass container. This is done in order to expose the wine to oxygen and enrich it. What is the meaning of this process? Do all wines benefit from decanting or not? The wine experts are not in agreement. Some say wine should be decanted in order to allow it to “breathe” and develop fully before consump ... Food Lover's Gift Secrets by H Porter Gifts for Food Lovers Hampers are the perfect gift for people who have everything or those you are unsure about purchasing for. Rather than buying a ready made hamper personalise one for that extra special thought. Top tips for buying a Hamper Who is the Hamper for? Male or Female is it for a Couple, what age are they Young, Middleaged or older? Organic food or normal produce, more people are moving to organic produce for less interferance and keeping farming to the more traditional methods Does ... What is Fair Trade Coffee and Why Should We Buy It? by Serge Letaset Today's society is very familiar with fair trade coffee, yet it is unclear whether the true meaning behind the economic, environmental and social impact of purchasing and drinking it is understood. In order to comprehend the full impact fair trade coffee has on our society, one must learn what it means. A small number of large corporations around the world control the production, trade, and retailing of goods and services. These large corporations firmly influence free trade, which has become t ... The Annual Life Cycle of California Vineyards by Benjamin Bicais The annual life cycle of California Vineyards is generally considered to begin in the Fall immediately after the previous year's harvest. During this time, vines lose their leaves and begin to go dormant. The vineyard manager's primary concerns are pruning the vines and ensuring that they are protected from cold temperatures. Nature helps with the second objective. Sap from the vine drips towards the roots and creates a natural layer of insulation. Dirt can also be mounded around the roots for a ... Low Carb Dieting Tips: When You Reach Your Plateaus by Melissa White We all get to that place in out weight loss plan where we seem to be getting less results if any. Many of us may feel like it is hopeless and that we have gone as far as we can. A plateau refers to an extended period of time during our weight loss efforts where there is no weight loss according to the scale AND no loss of inches according to the tape measure. This can happen even if you are sticking to your low-carb diet plan. If this seems to be your case chances are that you aren’t as stuck as ... The Best Way to Use Low-Carb Control by Melissa White The benefits of low-carb dieting are easy to see and make clear why so many are choosing a low-carb way of life. For example, there isn't any counting of calories or measuring portions. In addition you do not have to cut out all the food you enjoy. You can continue eating burgers, cheese, and bacon. Putting yourself on an eating plan for most people is generally complicated and yet the low-carb diet plan is simple enough for anyone. Cut your carbs down and watch the pounds fall. No more waiting ... Low-Carb Dieting During Pregnancy May Benefit Your Baby! by Melissa White As low-carb dieters change there eating habits, it is likely that these habits will stay with them. There is no surprise then that more and more pregnant woman are trying to maintain there low-carb routine during the months of pregnancy. There are new studies being done on low-carb dieting that point to the fat that there may be benefits in the long run for children of low-carb dieting. Scientists from the Southampton School of Medicine have used mice to study the benefits of low-carb diets duri ... Coffee: A Historic Beverage And a Great Holiday Gift by Irene D. Hope Ah, coffee... a fantastic dark beverage that wakes us up in the morning. For some of us, it keeps us up during the day, or for late night study sessions. We drink it out of habit, we drink it for pleasure, we drink it for flavor; whatever the reason, it is surely a popular beverage. So where did this famed drink come from? Coffee, for Americans, is three hundred years old. In the East it was widespread at every level of society, since the earlier era. The most notable dates point to around 800b. ... Family Life or Wine for Christmas Dy by Elen Meerovich For your family and guests,Christmas is a day to spend time together, You expend so much energy planning for the big event that you may forget about the days before and after, when houseguests will still need to eat. If you know what varieties of wine you and your guests enjoy, stock up on them.No matter what food you'll be serving. What kind of wine should you serve with appetizers? Choose something pleasant and interesting, and save the serious wine for a sit-down dinner. Best of them: Piper H ... Best Recipes: Orange Sunshine Milkshake by Donna Monday Need a sunny pick-me-up? Try this delicious orange sunshine milkshake. It’s like transporting yourself to sunny California or a sand-drenched beach in Florida. The orange flavor will burst open in your mouth and put a smile on your face. Orange sherbet makes this fruit-flavored milkshake a real taste treat. It’s like drinking orange cream velvet on a beautiful sunshine day. Orange Sunshine Milkshake 1/2 quart orange juice 1 cup vanilla cream 1 cup orange sherbet Directions Combine all ingredient ... Best Recipes: Strawberry Orange Smoothie by Donna Monday Looking for a tasty fruit smoothie? Make this Strawberry Orange Smoothie in just a few minutes. It’s delicious and really good for you too. If you like strawberries and orange juice then this is a great fruit smoothie to have for breakfast or lunch. Strawberries and orange juice are healthy and very nutritious so you’ll be getting a health boost when you drink this wonderful smoothie. Just add a little ice and some honey and you’ve got yourself a quick yummy drink. Strawberry Orange Smoothie 1/2 ... Best Recipes: Pineapple Delight Smoothie by Donna Monday Do you have a passion for pineapples? Then this is your fruit drink. Enjoy a cool, refreshing Pineapple Delight Smoothie. It’s easy to make and will taste so good when you put it into a tall frosty glass. All you need is some sliced pineapple, bananas, milk and honey. Now doesn’t that sound dreamy? This is a great way to enjoy a sweet, tropical fruit drink whenever you’re in the mood for pineapple. Pineapple Delight Smoothie 2 cups nonfat milk 2 bananas, frozen and chunked 6 slices canned pineap ... Best Recipes: Raw Vegetable Smoothie by Donna Monday If you enjoy the taste of raw vegetables, then you’ll love this Raw Vegetable Smoothie. The health benefits of raw vegetables are well known and many people enjoy drinking their raw vegetables just as much as eating them. This Raw Vegetable Smoothie has a wonderful twang to it because of the picante salsa. It’s very flavorful and you will want to make this a regular staple of your raw foods diet. Raw Vegetable Smoothie 1 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice OR balsamic vinegar 4 tablespoons picante ... Best Recipes: Orange Fruity Smoothie by Donna Monday Orange smoothies are really delicious and this fruit-filled recipe for Orange Fruity Smoothie is one of the reasons why. You’ve gotta love a drink that has wonderful fruits like banana, peach, raspberries and mixes them with nutritious orange juice. Fruit smoothies are good for you and you will make this Orange Fruity Smoothie again and again. Orange Fruity Smoothie 1 medium banana, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 ripe peach, peeled, halved, pitted and diced 1 cup raspberries 1 1/2 cups fre ... Best Recipes: Banana Chocolate Milkshake by Donna Monday Got any ripe bananas sitting around the house? Great. Then instead of letting them get too ripe to eat, make yourself a nice, cold delicious banana chocolate milkshake. It’s fun and easy to do. All you do is slice up the banana and add it to some cocoa chocolate and milk and you’ve got yourself a nice afternoon snack. This milkshake will also give you a real boost of energy too. Now you know you’ll never have to waste another banana again. Banana Chocolate Milkshake 1 cup skim milk 2 tablespoons ... Best Recipes: Pina Colada Smoothie by Donna Monday Congratulations. You’ve found the recipe for a great Pina Colada Smoothie. If you love pineapple, bananas, and coconut, then you’ll love the taste of this tropical island inspired smoothie. One sip and you’ll be transported to a beautiful tropical island where the sand is plenty and the water is warm. A Pina Colada Smoothie is perfect for those times when you need to relax and enjoy a cool, breezy drink. Pina Colada Smoothie 1 cup frozen pineapple pieces 1 frozen banana, peel banana before freez ... Best Recipes: Mango Peach Smoothie by Donna Monday Do you like mangoes? You’ve got to try this delicious Mango Peach Smoothie. The mango gives this refreshing drink a luscious tropical twist and the peach brings a mellow groove that makes the flavors in this fruit smoothie really cool indeed. Mangos are becoming very popular and are a lot easier to find in your supermarket fruit section. So why not try something a little different? Bring home a mango and enjoy it in a nice cool smoothie with some peaches and a twist of lime. Oh, how sublime. Man ... | ||||||
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