A Grape Time in Austin, Texas
August 29, 2008
Considered by many to be one of the premier nightlife spots in the country, Austin, Texas boasts a high-energy bar scene and entertainment district, and the moniker, “The Live Music Capital of the World.” In addition to the literally hundreds of bars, clubs and restaurants that make up Austin’s downtown, a newer type of establishment... Read more »
Low Calorie Alcoholic Drinks: Cocktails That Don’t Bust Your Diet
August 26, 2008
There are many different low calorie alcoholic drinks, and while many other mixed drinks not on this list can be made lighter, the alcoholic cocktails mentioned here have some of the best calorie to taste ratios. One of the best options on this list is a derivative of a popular drink: Rum and Diet Coke. Some people say that can’t really taste a major difference, but there are others who don’t like diet soda. If you... Read more »
Secret Recipes of America’s Best Home Beer Brewers
August 26, 2008
Brewing beer is equal parts science and art. Buy beer and you get a lot of science. Brew your own beer and you get the perfect taste…fresh and tweaked to perfection. In addition to drinking the best tasting beer around, you will wow your friends with your new skills. You can start out with items you have in the kitchen right now. There is no need to buy specialty equipment to give home brewing a try. Soon you will be impressing your friends with your own secret recipes and then you can find specialized brewing tools readily available... Read more »
High Calorie Alcoholic Cocktails: Diet Busting Drinks to Avoid
August 26, 2008
If you enjoy your mixed drinks but are on a diet, finding a tasty low calorie alcoholic drink can be difficult. Many of the most popular mixed drink recipes are high calorie recipes, and it doesn’t take many to bust a diet wide open. Many mixed cocktails are high in both calories and sugar, making them a poor choice for anybody who is watching the waistline. Losing... Read more »
What Drinks Go Best With Cigars
August 21, 2008
The signs are everywhere: more and more Americans are interested again in the idea of using their homes to entertain friends and associates. An Amazon search for books on “entertaining” calls up over 468,000 hits, while - if you search “party ideas” on Google - you get nineteen million. Whereas entertaining seemed to disappear from the culture’s radar during the ultra-busy, tech-obsessed 1990s, these days you can turn on... Read more »
The Wineries of Mudgee - A Great Place for a Culinary Holiday
August 13, 2008
Mudgee wine comes from the beautiful Mudgee wine region in New South Wales in Australia. The region is located on the inland side of the Great Dividing Range. It is around 250 kilometers to the west of Sydney. The altitude of the region, around 450 meters, helps it escape the severe heat that can be seen in Australia. The climate in the Mudgee region is milder because of the altitude. The altitude helps the region escape severe heat of lower locations in this area.... Read more »
San Francisco Wine Country Tours: Wine At Its Finest
August 9, 2008
by Summer Wilde If you visit San Francisco, the wine country tours are popular and close by. There you can visit Napa valley which is located close to the city of San Francisco. There you can also find Sonoma valley wine country nearby. There many people take wine tasting tours through the wine regions. If you are a wine lover, taking a San Francisco wine country tour is a wonderful way to spend... Read more »
Purchasing the Perfect Wine Cellar
August 9, 2008
by KC Kudra The term “wine cellar” often conjures up visions of grandeur and luxury. After all, do not the finest European villas pride themselves on their extensive wine cellars? Further more, do not the finest restaurants in the area brag about the elaborate processes for keeping their expensive... Read more »
Everything You Need To Know About White Wines Is Right Here
August 9, 2008
Getting its name from the clear juices provided by both the red and white grapes of vineyards throughout the world, white wine is a delight for both the picky wine connoisseur and the amateur taster alike. With a variety of flavors coming from various grapes and climates all over the world, white wines can... Read more »
Learning The Different Aspects Of The Vineyard
August 7, 2008
The subject of grapes and vineyards is interesting and varied. The vineyard has a long history, and is used for many other things besides making wine. Some people believe that vineyards have been around nearly as long as people. There are a lot of things that can harm the grape vines; therefore it is important to know what those hazards are and ways to avoid them. The first known usage of grapes was by the Greeks and Phocaeans. The Phocaeans... Read more »
