The European secret to surviving the feast is an after-dinner drink, called a digestif (pronounced die-jes-teef). These are liquors made to help settle an over-full tummy.
Posted on November 16th, 2010 by James
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As we continue our look at summer cookbooks, we now go out on the veranda for something cold and wet.
Posted on August 15th, 2010 by James
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Sparkling wines can be just as much fun in summer as they are on New Year’s Eve or other special occasions. And you don’t need a special occasion to have a bit of the bubblie.
Posted on June 29th, 2010 by James
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Now that you know a few things about wine and you’re starting to taste different wines, it’s time to think about keeping your wine in the best possible quality.
Posted on June 28th, 2010 by James
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Recently, I’ve talked about the joys of good wines, how to find a good wine shop, how to taste wines and a review of the most well known, popular red wines. Now it’s time to look at the whites.
Posted on June 26th, 2010 by James
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In this article, we’re going to look at some of the better known varieties and their characteristics.
Posted on June 16th, 2010 by James
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Wine is the oldest intoxicating drink known to humankind. It is made from various juices all around the world.
Posted on June 9th, 2010 by James
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You’ve probably heard that there are rules about selecting wines. But I say throw those all out the window. The best wine is the wine you like.
Posted on June 3rd, 2010 by James
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