by Porto Planet
TAHINI Greek Super Food! TAHINI is a Greek origin product, very nutritious, that is consumed widely during fasting periods in Greece, with health benefits when not over-consumed. (Be careful: if you have an allergy to sesame, do not take TAHINI. Also, if you have a nut allergy, consult your doctor first). TAHINI (as you can see in the photo), has a very light brown color. Once you have a tablespoon, a tasty flavor remains in your tongue and a butter-ish flavor. One of its advantages is that no sugar has been added. In Greece, it is widely consumed with honey (mixed). It is also the main ingredient in the production of the famous Greek product: Macedonian Halva. On the other hand, TAHINI can be combined with much more ingredients and enhance many recipes for delicious homemade dishes. ...
by Michael Roe
Thanks Giving is almost around the corner. It is one of the most magical and exciting events of the year. Its time of the year when people of all faiths, religions, case get together with their families, close friends, and children to share in a sense of gratitude for the all the money and happiness they have received in the year. So now this amazing holiday is about to come and people are planning a great feat for the day. From cooking ‘Turkey’ and backing delicious pumpkin pie to watching games, people try to connect with their families and friends. But this year, you can make your Thanks Giving more than that by considering a photo booth rental(https://www.partyenergizers.com/photobooths/). Photo Booth has that fantasy and a charm that takes us back to the earlier times of photo...
by Lauren Volper
With every serving shift I have ever worked, there is a minimum of two times in the night where someone will ask for a wine recommendation by the glass. I will then ask them “What kind of wine do you like to drink?” Inevitably someone will answer “I like dry reds”. This brings me to the point of the MOST misused wine term I have ever heard spoken: dry. WHY are people so confused with this wine term and it’s meaning? What does dry in terms of describing wine actually mean?? Public Service Announcement: Saying you like your red wine dry, is akin to saying you like your water wet. It’s implied! Here are the five wine terms you really need to know to sound like you know more than perhaps you do. I am of the school of thought: fake it 'til you make it. 1. Dry. It’s as simple ...
by Mike Reifeiss
California is adorned with beautiful landscapes bathed by the Pacific Ocean and rich in fruitful soils. “I love your fertile valleys”, as the lyrics of California Official State Song declare. If you are a wine lover and want to discover the secrets behind hundreds of world-class wines, welcome to Temecula Valley Wine Country. Celebrating the 50 years anniversary, Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country now boasts over 40 licensed wineries which offer an intelligent selection of wines to suit any taste. Temecula is a dream destination for groups of tourists who want to explore its wineries or book a venue for a special event. Behind the scenes VIP tastings, here we reveal for you what makes Temecula a memorable location for your wine tour. ► Best wines you should try in Teme...
by Mark Aselstine
This year has posed an interesting harvest on a few notes. Here’s some of what as an industry and as consumers, we should learn from it. The Labor Shortage is Real: Every year, I end up with a few emails from winemakers asking for some extra help picking grapes. This year, it was taken to an extreme. One Saturday morning I had 5 requests for help harvesting grapes. It seems that a combination of low unemployment and a federal government with a negative view of immigration, has kept away even many of those legal, seasonal workers that the wine industry largely depends upon. Pinot Noir Truisms May Be Turned On Their Head: After talking to winemakers in both Oregon and Sonoma County, there may be a few truisms in regard to Pinot Noir that are turned on their head. Oregon’s harvest ...
by Lauren Volper
The 80’s ruined a lot of things for all of us; there was a lot of shoulder-pad abuse, backcombing of hair, and universal serving of white zinfandel at dinner parties. There still seems to be a lot of misconception leftover from that era, and working in a restaurant I get a fair share of wine myths from the front lines. These are the most common wine myths I feel compelled to debunk based on years of serving experience. I hope this helps some of you shake free of the misinformation and become better informed! Sweet wines are all white zinfandel or come in a box that you keep on top of your refrigerator; they are unsophisticated, and you should not order them out in a restaurant. This is simply not the case. Sweet wines are not less or more sophisticated than drier varieties. In fact i...
by Mike Reifeiss
California has plenty assets that lure tourists to its sunny land all year round. One of the most exciting and memorable experiences you can enjoy here are the wine tasting tours. This attraction is not only a delight for thirsty palates, but also for eyes that long for beauty and for souls that need peace of mind. Too much can’t be said about the splendid wineries of San Diego and Temecula Valley and the exquisite wine varieties that are produced here. So, I am going to keep it short and summarize everything I would like to say about these tours by answering two simple questions. What Should You Know? · the local climate favors the cultivation of different wine types which account for an astonishing diversity · the impact of this industry on the local economy reache...
by Rich Abbruscato
In wine tasting circles, you sometimes hear about four S’s - Sniffing, Swirling, Sipping and Spitting. They are meant to be informative for someone new to wine tasting. But sniffing and sipping are so obvious as to be a little patronizing. As for spitting, we’ll leave that to the professional tasters who can taste over 100 wines in a day. Most of us are just wine lovers; we’ll swallow. As for the Swirling, there is something to that. And we would like to add two more useful (and fun) S’s – Slurping and Sloshing. Swirling Swirling the wine in your glass does a couple good things. It magnifies the intensity of the aroma within the glass and helps to dissipate certain unpleasant volatile compounds. The wine in the glass releases aroma esters from the top surface of the wi...
by Stuart George
Several months ago, the Wall Street Journal reported that at least $550m worth of Rudy Kurniawan’s faked and forged wine is still in the market. This isn’t the first time this figure has been quoted – it appears in almost all recent articles about wine fraud. But is it accurate? Firstly, it is an extraordinarily high figure. Indeed, it is more than the total fine wine auction market in 2017, reported by Wine Spectator as totalling $381.7m. The $550m figure has been circulated since at least December 2016. To be clear, it is challenging to find accurate figures on fine wine fraud because it is an activity that by its very nature is covert and deceitful. It was claimed that Kurniawan (real name Zhen Wang Huang) was responsible for as much as $150m worth of fake wine over a 10-yea...
by Rob Jones
For foodies and wine aficionados, one of the great pleasures of travelling to new cities on holiday is exploring the local restaurant scene, and trying some local delicacies. For vegan wine and food lovers, however, this isn’t always straight-forward. Fortunately, in the last few years, restaurants have become more aware of the vegan diet, with many places now offering far more vegan-friendly options for both food and drink. If you’re thinking of booking a city break, here are three places to consider: Portland, USA Perhaps unsurprisingly, the city of Portland, OR, is a real haven for vegan visitors. Known for its micro-breweries, finding excellent vegan beer is not a difficult task here. There is also a wealth of vegan wineries in and around Portland, including the family-owned Ty...
