Wine
Do You Purchase Expensive Glassware?
Source: Flickr User quinn.anya
Do You Purchase Expensive Glassware?
Yes. Why not?
Drinking (and Eating) My Way Through ZAP
Last weekend I was lucky enough to attend one of my favorite events of the year: the Zinfandel Advocate and Producers (or ZAP) annual festival. On Thursday night I participated in a walk-around food and wine tasting. A bunch of wineries pair up with local restaurants and caterers who create a small dish to pair with the wine.
DIY: Wine Shelf
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Pretty Little Things from the Su Casa group:
Moving in to my new apartment I realized that I needed a space for my gazillion wine glasses ( I swear when you're in your 20s this must be like the default gift for people!). Well in searching for a solution I came up with this; an old soda crate turned into wine storage, and easily! I just took some vintage soda crates my mom has and bought an under the cabinet wine rack, installed it, and voila.
Do You Save Corks?
Source: Flickr User Stewart
Do You Save Corks?
Yes
No
Yummy Links: From Grant Achatz to Pepperoni Pizza
- Super Chef Grant Achatz has plans to open a bar in Chicago. — Eater
- Endless Simmer has launched a recipe database. — Endless Simmer
- On Valentine's Day, make dumplings with your little dumplings.
Happy Hour: Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi 2008 Moscato
If you're looking to expand your wine horizons, you might want to consider a light dessert wine called Muscat. A white grape varietal that's grown all over the world in wine-making regions from South Africa to Serbia, the Muscat grape is known for its highly perfumed floral aroma. Typically speaking, Muscats are fortified wines with moderate sweetness and a slight effervescence.
Yummy Links: From Lady Gaga Cookies to Mac and Cheese
- How amazing are these Lady Gaga cookies?— Ohnotheydidnt
- Have you ever tried Mexican wine? — Chow
- Make the world's best bacon-less spinach salad. — The Epi-Log
- The hottest new pizza topping?
Happy Hour: Bagrationi Sparkling Wine
Did you know that Georgia produces sparkling wines? No, not the state Georgia, but the country. I didn't either until recently, when I had the chance to taste it's best-known sparkling wine producer, Bagrationi.
Simple Tip: When Chilling Wine, Add Salt and Water
The next time you need a bottle of bubbly to be cold quickly do what I do: add salt and water to the ice bucket. Simply layer ice with a couple tablespoons of salt and pour in water. The wine will chill in about 15 minutes — more rapidly than it would in the freezer.
YumTV: How to Select the Perfect Sparkling Wine
Wondering what sparkling wine to enjoy when you ring in the New Year? Then check out today's episode of YumTV! We speak with Jeff Porter, the wine director at Nancy Silverton and Mario Batali's restaurant, Osteria Mozza in Los Angeles.
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