Category: Wine and Food
Wine and Vegan Food Pairings
March 12, 2016
More than just a diet, veganism has become a lifestyle. Vegans choose to avoid all animal products, which include eggs and dairy. As such, many think that vegans cannot have any wine. But the truth is, while they may be more restricted than vegetarians when it comes to wine drinking, they actually get more changes to taste and consume some of the most beautiful wines created. The Connection of Veganism to Wine Wine is created through many processes. Some wines that are fined with animal products such as gelatin or isinglass are ruled out by both vegans and vegetarians. Along… read more
Classic Treat: Cooking with Wine
January 1, 2016
Most enthusiasts prefer enjoying their wine in the purest form; in a crystal wine glass, swirling it, taking in its color;reveling in its sheer intricacies and exquisite taste that assaults your palate in the most appealing way. But ever so often, we come acrosswineconnoisseur, who also happens to have a passion for food. And so, from there,comes forth the use of wine in food to prepare something unique and flavorful that completes your meal! Using wine in food preparation is no new concept; however, it is an art not all have mastered. Theuse of the wrong wine or adding the… read more
Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil Might Just Be The Healthiest Addition To Your Diet
November 19, 2015
Olive Oil vs. Extra Olive Oil – The Healthiest Fat On Earth Olive oil is typically that which is extracted by applying pressure on the olives. It is this extraction method thatseparates conventional olive oil from the extra virgin form. While olive oil can be generated using unnatural and chemical means, extra virgin oil is extracted using only the most natural methods. The oil is then standardized for purity and some sensory features like taste and smell. As a result, extra virgin olive oil has a distinctive and exceptional taste, high in phenolic antioxidants – one of the primary reasons… read more
Buying Your Christmas Wine: What To Get & How Much?
November 1, 2015
What Kind of Wine Should You Serve? It’s almost that time of the year when we begin the preparation for everyone’s favorite holiday of the year. While you create a Christmas party checklist, one of your concerns might be the choice of wine. After all, what’s Christmas if you can’t enjoy a delightful and elite class of wine, surrounded by close friends and family. Your wine might just be the highlight of the night. It’s a great idea to find the wine that can appeal to your guests’ palette and compliment the night. Start off the Evening With Something Sparkling… read more
Foods That Should Never Be Paired With Italian Wine
September 12, 2015
“A gourmet meal without a glass of wine seems tragic to me somehow.” ~ Kathy Matea Some people consider wine to be one of the greatest gifts from God. Pair a superior wine like one Chianti Classico Riserva with the right food, and you cannot help but marvel at the spicy scent, with a hint of wood; the overwhelming rich texture and flavors of floral notes that is an ideal balance of fruits and tannin. Pair it with the wrong kind of food, and you not only fail to really indulge in the true wine experience, but also guarantee a… read more
Food and wine pairing fundamentals
August 6, 2015
Most people get confused when they are pairing wine and they don’t understand where they should start. They get stuck between whether they should pair food to the wine or they should pair wine to the food. I agree, it can be a little confusing when you don’t know a lot about food and wine pairings. Frankly, it is a fair shake. You should start with whatever inspires you more, whether it is the wine or the food. Always remember, “Cooking is basically a proper balance of acid, fat, sweet and salt.” So it is the balance that really matters… read more
4 Classic Italian Dishes That You’ve Got To Try!
May 28, 2015
Who doesn’t love Italian food! In fact Elizabeth Gilbert from ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ spent her entire stay in Italy eating different kinds of Italian foods and feeding her soul. It not only taught her a lot about life but a lot about herself as well. Italian cuisine is influenced by culture, history and traditions, along with seasonal changes. No Italian meal is complete without wine so we have picked out 4 of the most summery healthier versions of classic Italian foods that you should try this season. 1. Prosciutto Calzones with Red Pepper and Fontina Flavorful and aromatic prosciutto ingratiates… read more