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A Look At Bordeaux And Burgundy Wines
April 6th, 2008. Published under Wine and Spirits. No Comments.
The regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy in France are world renowned for producing some of the best wines available anywhere. Let
A Look At Cabernet Sauvignon And Merlot Wines
April 6th, 2008. Published under Wine and Spirits. No Comments.
Grown in the famous Bordeaux predominately, the Cabernet Sauvignon grape is one of the most versatile and widely used of all grapes for winemaking. It is the grape used for many of the highest quality red wines in the world and adapts well to nearly any climate that is not overly cold. Recently, the Cabernet […]
What Is It With French Chocolate?
April 5th, 2008. Published under Food and Drink. No Comments.
The 19th century French writer, Brillat-Savarin said, “Chocolate is health”. Brillat-Savarin, had a passion for chocolate similar to Voltaire who drank 12 cups a day! He suggested it be used for anything from lethargy to hangovers long before the medicinal benefits were confirmed by the scientific community.
The cocoa bean is native to Central and South […]
Setting Up Your Kitchen For Gourmet Cooking
April 5th, 2008. Published under Gourmet. No Comments.
If you want to whip up great meals in your kitchen, you need to make sure you have a few basic necessities. A good selection of quality pots and pans and some useful kitchen gadgets and tools will have you whipping up gourmet meals with ease!
First off, you need to get a good set […]
The Flavor And Goodness Of Red Wine
April 5th, 2008. Published under Wine and Spirits. No Comments.
Red wine is a popular drink in the US and considering that there are over 600 million gallons of wine sold there each year it’s good to know that it has health benefits too.
The making and drinking of wine goes back thousands of years, in fact, remnants of wine found in a jar dating back […]