Category Archives: Food and Drink
How To Know What Wine To Order In A Restaurant
It can be embarrassing if you are out on a date at a fancy restaurant and you don
Is Drinking Red Wine Really Good For You?
Many of us have heard the claim that drinking red wine can actually be healthy, but how much is healthy? This claim first came to light a decade or so ago when a prominent doctor espoused the use of red … Continue reading
A Look At Bordeaux And Burgundy Wines
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
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 … Continue reading
What Is It With French Chocolate?
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 … Continue reading
Setting Up Your Kitchen For Gourmet Cooking
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 … Continue reading
The Flavor And Goodness Of Red Wine
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 … Continue reading