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Champagne, perfect for every occasion

No special occasion can never be complete without the popping of a champagne bottle. This tradition has been a part of every event in our life that we immediately look for a bottle of a sparkling wine whenever in an affair. In fact, champagne has been known world wide as the festive wine. Popping a bottle of champagne signals the start of jollity in such an affair. Although we have come to love champagne, but we further need to know ... Read More »

Planning the Perfect Bachelorette Party Gifts

Harmless gossip, drinks, music and pure fun are some of the things they always desire on such occasions. At the same time it is also customary celebrating such parties with some gifts. Planning the perfect bachelorette party gifts would be the course to be adopted by such people. Since such parties mostly call for exchange of gifts keeping the memories of friendship alive long after one of them walks down the long line of bachelorette to start a conjugal life, bachelorette ... Read More »

Wine: A Worthy Teammate for Football

ARA) - Football and beer go together like baseball and hotdogs, but what about football and wine? Traditionally, wine has been benched on Sundays. But if you prefer to serve your guests something a step up from a can of suds, a nice glass of Cabernet Sauvignon on a chilly, fall afternoon can score a touchdown with your friends. Kim Caffrey, football fanatic and senior wine educator at Beringer Vineyards, shares her winning strategy for scoring big with wine on football ... Read More »

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 fresh block (if you haven’t got any ... Read More »

Get in the ‘Spirits’ for Holiday Celebrations

(ARA) – The holidays are almost upon us, and that means “’tis the season” for parties with co-workers, dinners with families, get-togethers with close friends and quiet nights by the fireside with loved ones. If you’re planning to do some entertaining, do everyone a favor and look beyond the traditional spiked eggnog and hot buttered rum. There are some better options; so here are a few suggestions to warm your belly and fill your guests with holiday cheer. Some Like it ... Read More »

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 do not need to be aged over a great period of time; therefore extensive cellars are ... Read More »

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 harvest. Though it is not actually considered organic, ... Read More »