Vanilla pods or beans as they are commonly called, are the fruit of an orchid, of which there are thousands of species. Vanilla is one of them, producing an edible fruit. Vanilla is indigenous to the East Central Coast of what is today Mexico, and was cultivated by Totonaco Indians […]
GOD MADE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, WHEREAS THE DEVIL MADE PINOT NOIR. ANDRE TCHELITCHEF This 100-brand release features wine producing regions that have now improved their quality and consistency, plus Ontario wines that won meaningful wards (some organizations in eastern European countries award prizes to each entry, regardless of merit). Most wines […]
Cooks have for centuries used marinades to tenderize tough cuts of meat, or to improve the flavour of a range of ingredients. Marinades require soaking of foods in a seasoned acidic liquid before cooking. The time depends on the type of food. A large and tough cut of beef or […]
When wine drinkers mention Napa, they refer to only one AVA that covers all the sub-appellations of the valley. The valley runs approximately 35 kilometres south to north, is 1 ½ to2 ½ kilometres wide. The county is much bigger and contains many AVA’s producing fine wines. The town of […]
Few people buy fresh horseradish from grocery stores. Actually, very few grocery stress carry fresh horseradish in their produce departments, as most consumers prefer buying prepared horseradish. This “sharp” root vegetable, famous for its sinus clearing and eye watering characteristics has been cultivated for at least three millennia. When the […]
In Mid-1970’s, for the overwhelming majority of the population, coffee meant processed “robusta” or “liberica” coffee, or tea from a bag, which means “tea dust attractively packaged”. Gradually, organic coffee importers and small retailers have been able to convince coffee and tea drinkers that specialty “arabica” coffee and specialty teas […]
When Anthony von Mandl bought the Mission Hill Winery in the Okanagan Valley in 1980’s, no one knew how he would expand and make it as famous as it is now. Certainly, he grew the company, innovated wine making and bought three more wineries within the valley (Cedarcreek Estate Winery, […]
The establishment called FERMENTATIONS , on Danforth Avenue, Toronto, helps you to enjoy wine at a reasonable cost. Thousands of people make wine at home, using grape juice concentrates, but you need space, equipment and time to produce an enjoyable product. Fewer, more ambitious home winemakers buy grapes, crush them […]
