In some regions, one grape variety is used to make a wine; in others, winemakers blend several varieties in a single wine. To help you identify grape varieties, below is an overview of each of the major red grapes and their characteristics.
It has been said that cocktail parties were birthed as a result of prohibition in the 1920’s when people turned from bars to in home entertaining and drinking gin straight from the bathtub.
Got that one special bottle to save for a special moment? Then dedicate it to its own wine cellar from Angelshare. The specialness of the bottle is emphasized by the sculptural design of the unit.
Angelshare Single Bottle Cellar | $396 at Compact Impact
I got a kick out of this story about chefs whose creative use of everyday supermarket ingredients offers good ideas for me and my kitchen. (Altoids to add a curiously strong mint flavor to sauces? Love it! And what if I used the cinnamon Altoids? That might be great melted into the custard for my homemade cinnamon-basil ice cream.)
When it starts getting cold outside (which it has for many already), it's nice to sit by a warm fire. With this sleek "Fire Starter" lighter you can do it in style.
Fire Starter Lighter l $25 at violet.com
You are out of luck if you expected chicken wings and nachos at the bar at South Lake Union's re:public.