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Pairing Wine and Cheese from Around the World

Monday, September 10th, 2007

As with most things in life, pairing wine and cheese comes down to individual taste.  Many food and wine buffs have come up with their idea of the best partnerships however there’s still plenty of room to experiment.
Be daring with some Zamarono, made from unpasteurized Churra sheep’s milk from Spain.  It has a nutty flavour [...]

How to Successfully Cook With Cheese

Monday, September 10th, 2007

Cheese can really make a tasty addition to many recipes. Some dishes just wouldn’t be capable without it, for instance Welsh rarebit and macaroni cheese. But whether it’s the centrepiece or just a tasty topping, cooking with cheese can be tricky.
Hard v Soft
Soft cheeses such as Brie or Camembert can quickly become liquidy [...]

How to Lower Your Fat Intake Without Cutting out the Cheese

Sunday, September 9th, 2007

Cheese is extremely healthy for you, as long as you don’t eat too much of it.  A single ounce provides over 200mg of calcium, about 20% of the daily recommended minimum.  Natural cheese includes casein which provides us with a range of essential amino acids.  Unfortunately most cheeses contain fairly high amounts of saturated fats.
We [...]

Essential Guide to Understanding Wine Etiquette

Saturday, August 4th, 2007

When drinking wine whether it be with friends at home, in a tasting room at a vineyard, or in a restaurant, there are certain things that should and should not be done. This will really help you, and those you are with, have an enjoyable experience.

Wine Tasting
Wine tasting can be done at a vineyard [...]

What You Need to Know About Carbs in Wine

Saturday, July 14th, 2007

There are many people who have been watching their carbohydrate intake as part of a healthy lifestyle. By limiting the amount of carbs one consumes during the day, they may be able to lose weight, fend off diabetes, and have more stamina.
Low carbohydrate diets are designed to reduce the amount of simple sugars that [...]

Ideas and Tips for a Wine Tasting Party

Saturday, July 7th, 2007

When you think of wine tasting, images of long drives in the country on a beautiful day surrounded by hills filled with grape vines come to mind- Smelling all the sweet scents in the air as you approach an old rustic barn. Inside the barn you find several oak wine barrels filled with wine that [...]

Wine Cellars

Sunday, June 24th, 2007

Wine is the only perishable drink that actually gets better with age. However, getting it to its peak age can be tricky if you don’t have the right storage area for it.
There are three main things that all wine needs to insure its life. The correct temperature, humidity and amount of light to [...]

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