Three Vineyards go Green to Reduce Carbon Footprint
In a rapidly changing world that has been placed at a precarious position by the mishandling it has received at the hands of humans, it is only the concerted efforts of other human beings that can help restore balance. The same holds true when it comes to farming practices, including vineyards all over the world.
Governments, major retail outlets, as well as consumers are showing increasing awareness towards the effect of fine wines on climate change. Several vineyards have taken extensive measures to go green and reduce the carbon footprints. This is the story of three of them. (more…)
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How to Make Food Items Last Longer
It is not uncommon for homemakers to come across rotten vegetables in the refrigerator, moldy bread in the kitchen, or pulpy apples in the fruit bowl. Instances when food went bad and had to be thrown away are too many to be counted. And yet, there isn’t a household across the nation that may not have faced a similar problem. (more…)
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Food & Wine Pairing Demystified – Tips to Ensure a Harmonious Union
Not all of us can lay claim to being a connoisseur of fine wines, well-educated and knowledgeable in the process of pairing wines perfectly with food, even if that is the impression we are usually trying to create when dining out. For those that constantly despair about getting it right, you must know that food and wine pairing is not an exact process and it is highly subjective in nature. (more…)
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6 Foods that Put you in the Mood for Romance
Since time immemorial, aphrodisiacs have always intrigued man. Foods that could make your lover weak in his knees; that could unlock the doors to uncontrollable passion; increase the libido and turn you into an insatiable sexual God…what man or woman could deny such tall claims? Whether these claims were true or simply a myth unsubstantiated by medical proof hardly seemed to matter to anyone. When you believe in something so desperately, faith makes even tall claims come to life. Heck, even if these foods did squat to make you feel romantic, they are incredibly healthy. And I think, that’s as good a reason as any to snack on them occasionally.
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Saké – the Japanese Drink for Gods
In Japan, saké is considered to be drink for the Gods. It is not uncommon to find shrines to ‘Matsuosama’ – the most important sake-brewing deity – inside several Japanese breweries. This 100% natural drink is made from rice, koji (an enzyme), yeast, and of course water. There are around 65 different strains of rice that are used to make saké, and the most expensive and prized strain among them is the Yamada Nashiki, which is also considered to be the ‘king of saké rice’. (more…)
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