Mushrooms and chocolate may not sound like they go together, but, they actually bring a real umami flavor to everything they’re used with – chocolate included! We’re not just talking about ordinary button mushrooms that you can pick up in your local grocery store, though. For mushrooms and chocolate to really work, you need to […]
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As the warmer months descend upon us, that can only mean one thing: backyard get-togethers. Once the BBQ has been warmed up and the meat is sizzling, you will want to have a delicious and fruity sangria to hand. Fortunately, it is really easy to make yourself without having to resort to the bottled kind.
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If you enjoy drinking wine, you probably wonder what the optimal way to enjoy it is, so you can get the most worth out of your money. Many people advocate for refrigerating your wine to store it, while others prefer to refrigerate it for as little time as possible. Should you be refrigerating your wine
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You have probably heard of a sommelier, or a somm as the shortened version, and have wondered what the title means and what you have to do to be qualified as one. The title sommelier is a description of a certification needed for the title. It is a passion based job that requires extensive knowledge
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Yeast is one of the most important ingredients in the production of alcohol, most notably in the fermentation or brewing processes, depending on the type of alcohol that is being made. Whilst many people might only associate yeast with the brewing of beer, it is used in the winemaking process as well, and is paramount
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One of the most common questions amongst budding winemakers is, ‘ how long does it actually take to make wine’? The really exciting part is that it does not take as much time as you would think to make a good batch of wine. In theory, you could have a wine bottled and ready to
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If you are celiac or are close to someone who is gluten intolerant, you have probably wondered if wine is gluten-free. Since wine comes in a massive variety of different styles and is also prepared in a variety of different ways, it is safe to assume that while some styles of wine might be safe,
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Have you had a bottle of unopened wine around in your house for a long period of time, but you are unsure if it will still be good to drink? Have you heard that keeping wine for longer helps it age and therefore taste better, but you have also heard that it can go bad
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There is a lot of misinformation and rumor surrounding the truth of how alcohol affects sleep. People tend to believe what they want to be the truth the most, so the general consensus is that a small amount of alcohol, like on glass of wine, will actually improve your sleep as well as help you
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We’ve all been there before, we’ve had a bit too much to drink the night before and in the morning it feels like your head is about to explode, or you may be one of the unlucky ones that gets a headache almost instantaneously after drinking a glass of wine. It’s a sure fire way
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