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9 Essential Tips for Cooking with Wine

Lorna Kring — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:55:00 +0000

Cooking with wine can add an extra dimension of flavor and fragrance to a wide variety of dishes. A splash of vino can be used in entrees and desserts, sauces, soups, for poaching fish, and far more. Not sure how to make the right choice for your recipe? Pour yourself a glass, and review our top nine tips right here.

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5 Tips for Planning a Wine Party

Nikki Cervone — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:20:00 +0000

Are you thinking about hosting a wine party? While it can be as easy as placing a bunch of open bottles on the table, learn what it takes for a more thoughtfully planned and well-organized event. Read our tips on how to plan the best gathering so that you and your guests can have fun while learning together.

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How to Pick the Best Merlot for Any Budget

Nikki Cervone — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 02:00:51 +0000

Are you trying to buy the best merlot for your particular budget? Discover our tips to buy this food-friendly red wine at three different spending levels. Whether you are a little strapped for cash and need value, or if you’re looking for a splurge-worthy selection to celebrate with, we can help. Read more now.

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Four Types of Wine Openers and How to Use Them

Kelly Burgess — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 20:52:01 +0000

There are four main types of wine openers: double hinged, twist, lever, and electric. Which you should choose depends on several factors, including the age of the wine, type of cork, and your hand strength. We’ll tell you everything you need to know to find the right one for your needs. Read more now.

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13 of the Best Wine Openers and Corkscrews

Kelly Burgess — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 23:55:21 +0000

Which is the best wine opener for home use, and which style should you purchase to meet your needs? Whether you’re looking for a double hinged, twist, lever, or electric model, we’ll help you to find the right corkscrew, wine key, or wine opener among the top picks in our roundup. Read more now on Foodal.

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Find the Best Rack for Properly Storing Your Wine

Kelly Burgess — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:20:38 +0000

Wine is more finicky than other beverages. Store it improperly and it can turn to vinegar. But with so many wine racks to choose from, how do you decide which is best for your personal taste? Our roundup recommends a number of attractive wine storage solutions for any space, from tiny to expansive. Read our review now.

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Enhance Your Favorite Wine with the Right Glassware

Kelly Burgess — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 02:25:43 +0000

There’s no doubt that the aroma and flavor of almost any wine can be enhanced by drinking it from the proper type of glass. But which to choose? In our guide to wine glasses, we explain the difference between glasses for red, white, and sparkling wines, and recommend the best glasses for each. Read our full review now.

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Light and Bright Instant Pot White Wine Braised Chicken Is Going to Be Your New Favorite Dinner

Meghan Yager — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 18:45:39 +0000

A lightened up take on the French classic Coq au Vin, this Instant Pot white wine braised chicken will become your new favorite dinner, and it's ready in under an hour. Made with hearty vegetables and a delicious sauce, it's easy to let your pressure cooker do the difficult work for you. Get the recipe now on Foodal.

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Don’t Toss That Stale Vino: Make Vinegar Instead!

Lorna Kring — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:50:42 +0000

A good store bought red or white wine vinegar is a rare find. The taste is often insipid and acidic, and comes with a high price tag for mediocre flavor and quality. For full-bodied, flavorful vinegars, why not make your own? By using up leftover wine, you can make exquisite brews in just a few weeks. It's easy to do, inexpensive, and fun! Check out our outline of this simple process on Foodal.

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Your Seven Step Guide to Finding the Best Wine

Lynne Jaques — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 04:06:26 +0000

Civilization’s love affair with wine is nearly as old as civilization itself. In the East, Japan’s sake “rice wine” is just one of the many wonderful traditional drinks associated with the island nation. Some of the oldest records we have from Mesopotamia pertain to the brewing and fermenting of beer and wine-like beverages. The Bible ...

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