France’s reputation for great food is well earned. Long associated with regional dishes that have been transformed into haute cuisine, a love of food is embedded into multiple areas of French life. From Mediterranean dishes to specialties for Burgundy, and some of the world’s most appetising deserts, deciding on the best French dishes can be… Continue reading French Food For Fanatical Foodies
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Catering For A Small Party, Why You Never Thought It Could Be This Easy
Catering for any size party, whether it’s small or not can be a daunting task for many people. Knowing how much food to buy is only a small part of the problem. A lot of details must be planned out to cater any party successfully. However, once you know the basics, it actually becomes pretty… Continue reading Catering For A Small Party, Why You Never Thought It Could Be This Easy
Variations Of Tamales
Tamales are best known as a Mexican dish which is made of seasoned meat (and/or vegetables, fruits, cheeses, chilies, etc.) wrapped in a masa (corn-based dough) steamed or baked in corn husks. There are actually different ways to prepare it, ingredients varying from one region or country to another. Others often associate tamales as a… Continue reading Variations Of Tamales
Wine Guide: Still Table Service
Today I’d like to talk about still table wine service. First thing we need to do is have our coasters and glasses polished and serviettes or service towels neatly folded. And then, when the guest orders the wine, when we go to the cellar, we need to make sure it’s the right wine, checking all… Continue reading Wine Guide: Still Table Service
Charlottes 4 Best Late Night Dining Spots
Looking for late night dining in Charlotte? You will not be disappointed. Charlotte has some of the very best late night spots for you. You will find a huge variety of late night spots. If you are into different kinds of foods Charlotte has it. Everything from Japanese to Chinese, American to Italian Charlotte has… Continue reading Charlottes 4 Best Late Night Dining Spots
British Men, Chocolate And Nuts
One of the great disjuncts between British and American sensibilities is in the willingness to pair peanuts with sugar. The traditional British perspective is clear: to group peanut butter with jam (never, never jelly), honey or chocolate is the culinary equivalent of if not high crime, then at least treason of a low-level variety. Americans… Continue reading British Men, Chocolate And Nuts
How To Decant Old Wine:
How to Decant Old Wine Today I would like to talk about how to decant an old bottle of wine. Today I’m going to be practicing what I preach with one of my favorite wines, A Bordeaux 1985. Normally I decant it myself but because I’ve got a bit of a shaky hand, I’ve asked… Continue reading How To Decant Old Wine:
Are All Wines Blended?
Today I’d like to talk about blending. When does it take place during the wine making process, before or after fermentation and why? First of all I’ll just talk about blending. Statistically I can’t tell you this but I’m going to guess. The majority of all wines and wine shelves are a blend of some… Continue reading Are All Wines Blended?
Turning Pleasure Into Profit – Wine Investing
Turning Pleasure into Profit – Wine Investing People usually invest in wine for financial reasons, but many people buy expensive wines to drink. Wine investment is gaining in popularity right now, not only here in the United Kingdom, but globally. If you are thinking of buying wine as an investment, then I highly recommend using… Continue reading Turning Pleasure Into Profit – Wine Investing
How To Create A 5 Star Dining Experience At Home
Having a dinner party can be a really great night in, but creating a five star dining experience for your guests can often make it all the more special. Whether you are creating a magical experience for two or having a large group of friends over for dinner, adding some five star secrets to the… Continue reading How To Create A 5 Star Dining Experience At Home