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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - The sucessful dinner party
- Easy Party "Fix - its"
What isn't right with this picture?
I used to serve delicious dinners with wonderful desserts; (yes, I had checked around and, they were wonderful.) However, I knew, that there was something missing. After I began working in Food Service, I had learned that it's the little things, that complete the big picture.
It's not so hard
For...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - The mystery of decanting
- Decanting is a strange word to many people. Some do not even know what it means exactly. Taking the sophistication out of it, decanting literally means pouring the wine from the bottle to a special glass container. This is done in order to expose the wine to oxygen and enrich it.
What is the meaning of this process? Do all wines benefit from decanting or not?
The wine...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - The harmony between food and wine
- Wine is a social drink which should be enjoyed in the company of friends and .. food.
The right combination between food and wine is a source of ultimate bliss for every connoisseur. Both wine and food can benefit from the right pairing. The right wine can accentuate unexpected gastronomical aspects of food and vice versa, wine can shine in a new light when accompanied by the right ...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - The art of coffee roasting
- Could there be anything better than a hot, fresh brewed cup of coffee? As you open that can of pre-ground Maxwell House Coffee, did you even know that coffee comes in different roasts? Did you know that you can roast your own coffee beans at home? If you think that the aroma of your fresh ground coffee beans can't be beat, get a home coffee roaster, you'll be in Java Heaven.
Roastin...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Spanish food - how to prepare boquerones
- Whilst on your travels in Spain and pausing to take a breath from
site-seeing, you have surely experimented with "tapas" at a
welcoming bar.
If this is the case, it is more than likely that you have come
across the small, tasty filleted fish, preserved in olive oil,
sliced garlic and chopped parsley, and highly popular throughout
Spain. This delect...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Satisfy your wine desires - join a wine club
- If you are a wine fanatic, you have many options to satisfy your thirst. But before you choose an option, you should know how to taste wine.
In order to do a proper wine tasting, you need to swish the wine around your mouth. This helps get the most out of your taste buds. Here are more tips in order to taste wine.
Look at the wine color. The more color a white wine ha...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Regional cuisine ? new england clam chowder
- Sea air, crisp apples, the brisk, spice of fallen leaves ? there are few things that say autumn in New England like the scents that seem to buffet the senses from everywhere. Among those marvelous treats for the senses are popular dishes from appetizer to dessert that you just won't find ? or at least won't find quite the same way ? anywhere else in the country. If you doubt it, there's always an ...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Raise a glass to the best wine of the month gifts!
- Are you looking for some of the best wine of the month gifts? We have taken out all the hard work and done your research for you. See our Wine Gifts page (http://www.gourmet-food-gifts.com/wine-gifts.htm) for our suggestions, but here's a little information you need before buying any wine of the month g...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Press releasewinezap launches new website to help wine consumers find, price and compare wines; subscribers to winezap's free newsletter offered 10% off any wine, regardless of quantity purchased
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WineZap today announced the launch of a new website, WineZap.com, a free online service that helps wine consumers to find, price, and compare wines. WineZap.com assists both fine wine lovers and casual wine drinkers to buy wines by making it easy to find a wine, compare it with other wines, and find the lowest wine prices across hundreds of U.S. retailers.
San Franci...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Press release in time for summer: blue danube wine company introduces refreshing new varietals from hungary -- the craftsman? series from hilltop neszm?ly winery
- In Time for Summer: Blue Danube Wine Company Introduces Refreshing New Varietals from Hungary -- the Craftsman? Series from Hilltop Neszm?ly Winery
Blue Danube Wine Company is proud to introduce the Craftsman? series of wines from Hilltop Neszm?ly Winery of Hungary to California and the West Coast. This exciting new line brings the refreshingly flavors of some of Hungary's finest gr...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Press release chef's studio - on location in new orleans
- Chef's Studio - On Location in New Orleans
In its "Tastes of the World" program Chef's Studio joined with chefs of New Orleans at the annual New Orleans Wine and Food Experience to explore the best in Cajun and Creole dishes, and enjoy them with wines from around the world.
July 5, 2004 -- Chef's Studio went on location to New Orleans for a week of Cajun and Creole co...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Pinot gris or grigio, this grape makes great wine
- One of the most popular imported wine styles in America is Pinot grigio. Nearly all of the Pinot grigio consumed in the US comes from Italy, but as we shall see this is likely to change soon. Pinot grigio is very popular with consumers, but it receives mixed reviews from wine judges and wine critics.
One reason may be that wines made from Pinot grigio do not have a consistent and di...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Pear and walnut salad with roquette and parmesan
- This is a contemporary salad which has actually been around for quite a while now and we regularly prepare it as part of our cooking holiday in France. I think it has achieved classic status.
The only thing that needs any preparation to speak of is the dressing, but the pears do need to be ripe and juicy ? comice are perfect for this ? and the parmesan needs to be shaved from a fres...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - One size fits all: easy gourmet holiday gifts
- (ARA) ? What size, what color, what brand? This time of year, most of us are racking our brains trying to decide on the perfect gift for everyone. Here's a tip: everyone eats.
Food has long been a traditional gift during the holidays and for good reason. It is always appreciated and can be enjoyed by the whole family. It comes in all price ranges, and it can be easily packed and shi...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - One chef, or a bevy of chefs?
- Most cooking tours feature one chef who gives you two to four cooking lessons in the same kitchen on your three to six day cooking adventure. Some tours take you to a variety of restaurants and homes so you cook with many chefs or good home cooks. The "cook's tour" version is four chefs in four different kitchens in six days.
Which is better for you, one or many?
Cook...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Merlot: a quick guide
- Merlots have soared in popularity in the last decade. Merlot is the most widely planted grape in the Bordeaux wine region in France, and it is also quite widely planted in wine regions in the United States, particularly in California. In California, there were only 2000 acres of Merlot in 1985, over the years, this has grown to 50,000 acres in 2003.
While Merlots are quite often sof...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Marketing wine on the internet
- The Australian Wine industry is experiencing a tough time as oversupply of product is creating downward pressure on prices. Large producers have had their well publicised problems, leading to merger and takeover activity. Small and medium producers are feeling the pinch.
Over the past twelve months I have discussed internet marketing with quite a number of smaller winery operators. The over...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Making wine like a pro
- Wine making is an easy, cost-efficient way to stock up on your favorite vintages. Although the wine-making process is fairly simple, it's important to follow the steps carefully to ensure you don't miss any elements. These steps will be crucial to the success of your batch.
Once you've decided to make a batch of wine, the first thing to consider is the equipment needed. The followin...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Make your own gourmet gift baskets
- Everyone loves to receive a gift basket. Corporate gift baskets are often given by businesses to their customers as a token of their appreciation. However, most gift baskets are person to person expressions of love and friendship.
You can find a great selection of online gift baskets from the very expensive to the cheap. Or, you can come up with your own unique gift basket idea and ...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Low fat salmon recipes
- Finding delicious has just become easier since you found our website. There are many wonderful low fat salmon recipes that will please your palate plus the palates of your dinner guests or family.
This first low fat salmon recipe uses yummy ingredients such as low or non-fat sour cream and low or non-fat mayonnaise to create a delectable creamy salmon recipe that is perfect for any ...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Kitchen pantry - a cook's secret weapon
- Doing any job is easier when you have the right tools on hand. One of a cook's best tools -- and secret weapons -- is having a well-stocked kitchen pantry.
Cooking is much simpler if you know that you've already got what you need on hand, and aren't going to have to run to the corner market every time you want to fix a meal.
Having a well-stocked pantry is also the se...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Italian cuisine: in the heart of tuscany
- When an American conjures up an idea of ?Italian cuisine,? often what comes to mind is pasta, red sauce, and garlic bread. Pasta, no doubt, plays a large part in most traditional Italian regional cuisine, and few cultures know how to employ a tomato the way that Italians can. However, there are so many distinct styles and trademarks within the different regions of Italy that it is hard to lump tog...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - Is acai the world's most powerful superfood?
- The acai berry consists usually of a pit, and only 10 per cent of the berry is edible. It is small, round, and dark purple in color. It resembles a grape, but it is usually smaller and darker. It consists of an enormous seed and very little percentage of pulp (or skin). It is usually mixed with energy drinks, ice cream, and even energy bars. Healthy acai requires quick processing right after its h...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - How wine is made
- The first stage in the wine making process is to crush the grapes. In days gone by the grapes would be loaded into a large vat and the wine maker(s) would gently tread on them to break the grapes' skins to release the juice.
Nowadays this procedure is almost invariably carried out using a machine called, unsurprisingly, a crusher.
In the case of white wines, after cru...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - How to store wine
- Having invested possibly hundreds of dollars in your latest bottle of vintage wine (ah well, we can but dream), the next important decision is where to store this prized possession?
The main issue when it comes to storing wine is that it needs to be maintained at a cool temperature of between 12 and 16 degrees Celsius. Shoved under the bed won't do.
Many modern wines ...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - How to lay dinnerware
- All human history attests
That happiness for man,
The hungry sinner;
Since Eve ate apples
Much depends upon dinner.
Lord Byron, Don Juan
The dinner table is the heart of the home, a magic place where moments are treasured and memories made. Family events, anniversaries, and holidays are all celebrated at the table, a place where chi...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - How to grow luscious tomatoes
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - How to brew your own beer
- Beer brewing has become increasingly popular because it produces a large amount of beer for a very little amount of money. There are three things to consider when brewing your own beer from home - equipment, ingredients and procedure.
Equipment Needed: Ingredients
? A 20 quart brew pot ? Water
? Large stirring spoon ? Malted Barley
? A basic tablespoon ?...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - How to begin wine collecting
- Some people collect wine for money.and some people collect wine because they have a passion for wine. Irregardless of whether you're collecting wine for profit or for pleasure, collecting wine requires some investment. Enjoying wine is a completely different thing from collecting wine, bear this in mind.
When it comes to collecting wine, one of the most important thing to consider i...
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- 2007-04-07 17:40:00 - History of the coffee and espresso machines
- A large percentage of the population loves to drink both coffee and espresso. We are all aware of the fact that coffee and espresso provide a boost of energy and they also warm your body up on those cold winter days. Most, however, are not familiar with the history of the coffee and espresso machines, themselves. Without these machines, we probably wouldn't see such a large population that can eas...
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