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No Wine in the Box on the Equinox
September 22nd is the Autumn Equinox and with it comes the cool breezes of fall. So, put away your boxes and your Sauvignon Blancs and get ready for a change in season. Autumn, with its flavorful stews and roasted turkey, has a taste all its own and for y......

A Story about Brandy
The origins of brandy are unclear and are closely related to the development of distillation. Brandy as known today first appeared in the 12th century and was becoming quite popular during the 14th century. At first, wine was distilled in order to preserv......

Becoming A Professional Chef - Is It For You?
by Mike Churchill, © 2006, All Rights Reserved You're known as a whiz in the kitchen. Your friends compliment your culinary skills with every new dish you create. From classic French baguettes to elaborate standing rib roasts, each creation is presen......

Perfect Food - CHOCOLATE PUDDING
Reserve one gill of milk from a quart, and put the remainder on the fire in a double-boiler. Mix three tablespoonfuls of cornstarch with the cold milk. Beat two eggs with half a cupful of powdered sugar and half a teaspoonful of salt. Add this t......

Myths about Drink
Before drinking, eat a full meal. A full stomach slows down the absorption of alcohol, giving the body more time to process the toxins. Foods high in fat content, like cheese, and carbohydrates will retard the absorption of alcohol. Having food in the sto......