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Sushi and Wine
Contrary to popular belief, sushi is not just about raw fish (that would be sashimi). It signifies anything that is placed on sushi rice. Although raw fish is commonly seen on sushi, certain regions in Japan specializes in placing other meats on sushi like bacon and even horse meat. Thus, pairing sushi and wine depends on what comes with the rice. For light-bodied, white-fleshed fish - If you have... [Read More]
Selecting Red or White Wines
Wine is like dating. One must get it right in order to achieve the desired outcome. One of the most basic questions in wine appreciation is when is white wine appropriate and when is red wine right for the occasion? Here are some points of difference.Color - This should have been a dead giveaway. Red wine comes from red grapes, thus its shade, while white wine is extracted from green grapes. Examp... [Read More]
How to Cook with Wine
Putting wine into your cooking intensifies and enhances the flavor of your dish, as wine is known to release flavors in food that otherwise could not be experienced. Here are your basic guidelines and tips on how to cook with wine.Adjust salt when using cooking wine Some inexpensive wines are labeled as "cooking wine," which sole purpose is to be used for cooking. It cannot be drunk on i... [Read More]
The Basics on Cooking with Wine
Cooking wine, also known as cooking sherry, refers to the inexpensive grape wine or rice wine that is intended for use as an ingredient in food rather than as a beverage. Cooking wine typically available in North America is treated with salt as a preservative and food coloring. The salt in cooking wine acts as an inhibitor against the growth of acetic acid-producing microorganisms. This prevents t... [Read More]
Matching The Right Wine with Food
It is true that wines are usually recommended to be paired with either meat, fish, or cheese. However, there are some wines that just do not go well with food, no matter how superb they may be when taken on its own. Serving an incompatible wine would not only ruin your dinner, but would certainly dampen the celebration. In theory, the rule of thumb in pairing wines and foods is that they should co... [Read More]
How to Select Wines for Cooking
There are now quite a number of delightful recipes that have wine as a primary ingredient in cooking. Quite a number of fine dishes today make use of a variety of wines in order to create more delightful culinary masterpieces that have that extra tickle on the palate. Just the right amount of good wine can enhance, intensify or balance the flavors of different dishes. But there are some issues to ... [Read More]
Cooking with The Right Wine
Wines are not just for drinking. They can also be used for cooking to add or fortify the flavors in every dish. A good bottle of wine can also make a fine dish even better by trying to enhance the flavors that they invoke. Wines in cooking can be used in three ways. They can be used as a marinade ingredient to add some unique flavors to any fine dish. They can also be used as a cooking liquid usua... [Read More]
Pairing Wine and Pizza
It used to be that when you planned your favorite pizza, you made sure that your refrigerator had enough beer to be able to accompany your Italian pizza. Though, times have already changed. Nowadays, one can substitute wine for beer and can most definitely be your pizza's best new found friend.Normally, you'd start of with your typical pizza with the tomato sauce, loads of mozzarella cheese and he... [Read More]
Wines for Summer Grilling
During the summertime, you find yourself filled with so much time for relaxation and noonday sunbathing sprees. However, what you probably wouldn't normally consider to be included in your summer is the refreshing company of wine alongside with your grilled chicken or pork chops. Yes, it is possible for you to be able to include wine in your outdoor summer grilling sessions and we give you sort of... [Read More]
Wine Selection and Food Pairing Tips
Although, it really boils down to personal taste preferences but most wine experts, and even general wine drinkers for that matter, agree that there are some foods that are notoriously hard to pair with any kind of wine. You can try but will only be disappointed in the end. Wine should blend perfectly with the food you serve. It can either accentuate the flavor of the food or the food can emphasiz... [Read More]