Full bodied red wines are characterized by their mouth-coating density. Learn the 10 blackest grapes in the most popular red wines.
In food, as in life, one thing often leads to another. Everything is connected. We are stardust. Yeah, well, so the song says... ...
Wafu Dressing is an easy vinaigrette you can whip up in less than a minute. With the perfect balance of flavour from soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and sugar, this Japanese salad dressing will bring effortless flavour to raw salads, vegetables and grilled meats.
I have taken the photos for this post ages ago, and I would have waited a bit longer if I had not seen KyotoFoodie's blogpost about Quince liquor. I find it interesting that some recipes are rather universal. In France, sour cherries are commonly used for making liquor ('cerises a l'eau de vie', my favorite!), and although we had quince in the garden, we never made liquor with it, instead we made jelly and paste with it. However I have tasted some Quince eau de vie in Strasbourg, and I consider it my favorite alcohool, it is so tasty!! So in this post, I'll give you a recipe to make your own cointrea. You need - 1 ORGANIC orange (or a few kumkat or a few smaller citrus) - 1 preserve jar - strong alcohol (eau de vie) - sugar (1/3rd of the volume of alcohol) - 1 bit of kitchen string Pour the alcohool in the jar with the sugar, then suspend the fruit(s) above the alcohol - without direct contact - then place in a dark place for 3 months, that's it! You can use the fruit(s) cut in little pieces in crepes or pancakes, it is delicious!
Easy wine and chocolate pairing tips ... perfect for throwing a DIY tasting party or romantic night at home! Simple tips for finding the best wine and chocolate pairings + get a a free printable tasting card and host your own wine and chocolate party!
One of my favorite sauces to go with chicken, pork, or duck, is a port wine cherry sauce. It pairs […]
Nel versante orientale del vulcano Etna, tra i boschi del Parco Nazionale e di fronte alla riviera taorminese, i vigneti Gambino sono un piacere per i sensi e per il cuore. Un piacere per la vista, poichè rappresentano uno dei migliori esempi di vigne etnee d’alta quota...
Discover 5 guidelines that chefs and sommeliers use for food and wine pairing. You can use the same techniques on your own wine pairings at home.
Both my sister and nnK are now rolling their eyes and saying “yeah, right, like she cooks at all.” True. It’s more that I sit and drink a glass of wine while watching them cook.…
Growing elderberry - Gather trimmings now, and by this summer you'll be making elderflower lemonade. Next summer you'll be harvesting for pies, jam & syrup.
The terms wine aroma and wine bouquet are not exactly scientific but they can be useful to classify the origin of where the smells come from in wine.
Try these DIY recipes for strawberry, elderberry and dandelion wine.
Need to use up leftover ricotta cheese? Make gnocchi! Here is The Chopping Block's recipe.
Move over beef -- chicken is in the house. This great weeknight meal takes less than 15 minutes to prep, then the slow cooker does the rest.
A few years ago, I came across a recipe for a cashew-based vegan eggnog on a blog I was following. I was intrigued, but noticed right away that the recipe called for a high-speed blender, which I didn
Remember the first time the aroma of Sauvignon Blanc hit you? Have you been chasing that in other wines? Then these Sauvignon Blanc substitutes are for you!
Not to be confused with Tuscany's Montepulciano region, the Montepulciano grape is one of the friendliest around. Get to know it with our illustrated guide!
So, um, yeah… today’s recipe? I might have picked it just because of the name. Cheddar pennies – it’s kind of cute, right? Well, I think so anyway. And I have a weakness for cute things – puppies, cupcakes, my husband… but I digress. Cheddar pennies – cute in name, appearance, and tasty to boot. If you’ve never tried them before (and I hadn’t prior to making them), cheddar pennies are small, buttery, shortbread-like crackers flavored with very sharp cheddar cheese. Recipes vary, but in general, cheddar pennies are typically made with butter, flour, cheddar cheese, and some seasonings. You can serve them plain or jazz them up with any number of herbs or spices. In addition to being tasty, their short ingredient list and easy preparation make cheddar pennies a great go-to recipe for entertaining. You can even make the dough ahead of time and keep it in the freezer, ready to slice up and bake off whenever you need them… if you can wait that long. These little cheesey crackers are addictive. Once you taste one, you might not be able to resist baking up a whole batch to snack on. Fortunately, one recipe makes a lot of crackers, so you’ll have enough to share. You know, if you’re feeling generous. Cheddar Pennies Adapted from Food Network Kitchens Cookbook Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt Pinch of hot paprika (I used a pinch of sweet paprika and a pinch of cayenne pepper) 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened 4 oz. extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 2 tsp. Dijon mustard Toppings: any combination of whole-seed spices like cumin, fennel, or caraway; fresh herbs like dill, thyme, or rosemary; coarse salt; cracked black pepper (I used coarse sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, paprika, and cumin seeds. Directions: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and paprika (or paprika and cayenne). In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl with a hand mixer), beat the butter, cheese, and mustard until smooth. Add the flour mixture and mix until the dough comes together. (The dough will seem very crumbly at first. Don’t worry, keep mixing, increasing your mixer speed if necessary, and it will come together. Divide the dough into thirds. Roll each dough ball into a log that is about 9 inches long and 1 inch across. (It’s like playing with Play Dough!) Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator for at least an hour. You can also freeze the dough for up to 2 months. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Slice the logs into 1/4-inch thick coins and place them on the baking sheet about an inch apart from each other. Press on the toppings of your choice. (I only used one topping per penny – coarse sea salt, ground black pepper, paprika, and cumin seeds. I also left some plain.) Bake 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool pennies completely on the pans on wire cooling racks. Makes about 8 dozen crackers. (I ended up with exactly 85 pennies.)
Spiced and creamy (yet cream-less) butternut squash sauce tossed with whole grain linguine. Top with fried sage for a healthy, comforting main dish. Serve with salad or roasted vegetables to further lighten up the meal. Recipe yields 4 large servings.
Growing elderberry - Gather trimmings now, and by this summer you'll be making elderflower lemonade. Next summer you'll be harvesting for pies, jam & syrup.
Explore unique Azores wine tasting experiences. From UNESCO vineyards to indigenous grapes, discover why these volcanic islands are a wine lover's paradise.
