Category: Food & Lifestyle

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

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

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 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:

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 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

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

Children are picky and temperamental, which makes it hard to get them to do just about anything. At a certain age, kids simply start refusing to eat what you put on the table, or they start refusing to eat in general (unless it’s candy, of course.) As a parent, you become frustrated enough and you… Continue reading How To Get Your Kids To Eat

If there’s one food that’s synonymous with summer, it’s ice cream. There’s a flavor for everyone no matter what your personal taste. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and cold, and it’s the stuff great childhood memories are made of. But you don’t have to be young to appreciate the wonders of ice cream, it’s… Continue reading The Best Ways To Experience Ice Cream This Summer