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.
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.
Is the variety making a comeback in quality, or should wine drinkers stick with Bordeaux?
Today's tip of the week is with RAINIER CHERRIES, one of my favorites of all cherries. It's
kind of like a Royal Anne and Bing combined, and they're becoming more
popular because if you have an acid, sensitive stomach, there's not a
lot of acid in these Rainier cherries, but the flavor is mild and
delicious and they look beautiful.
Be prepared for some local flavor when the new season of the "Next Food Network Star" premieres this Sunday. As you'll find out, one local woman is cooking up a recipe for success.
You can tell it's Spring, going into Summer when the Swiss Chard gets
this big; it's almost like monster Swiss Chard. Locally grown and the
flavor is fantastic, but you have to select it and store it right.