History and Uses of Beer

History and Uses of Beer

22 March 2010

The first beer was likely brewed by accident, the Neolithic equivalent of what happens when you put off cleaning out that fridge: a wet piece of bread ferments, the odor is not unpleasant, somebody drinks it. (Kids, don’t try this at home!)

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What Are the Real Benefits to Home Brewing Beer?

What Are the Real Benefits to Home Brewing Beer?

21 March 2010

For those who long for the days of chemistry sets, consider buying the adult version, a home brewing beer kit. There are many types available that will make beer brewing fun for the novice and challenging for the expert brewer. Consider these real benefits of home brewing beer before you buy your next six pack.

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The Hot Little History of Salsa Sauce

20 March 2010

The term salsa can refer to a variety of sauces, though in the United States it generally refers to the spicy tomato based hot sauce used as a dip for nacho chips. While the word salsa is derived from the Latin word meaning “salty”, in Spanish the word means simply a “sauce,” making it redundant [...]

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Should Home Brew Beer Be Stored in Glass Or Plastic?

Should Home Brew Beer Be Stored in Glass Or Plastic?

19 March 2010

One of the most important decisions that must be considered when you are finished manufacturing your home brew beer is how you are going to store your finished product. Although there are a number of different storage containers that are available on the marker, the most basic consideration that new home brewers need to make [...]

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Winemaking as a Hobby, Satisfying & Rewarding

Winemaking as a Hobby, Satisfying & Rewarding

18 March 2010

I’ll never forget the first time I helped my granddad make wine. In my grandfather’s Italian neighborhood every home had a small grape arbor out back and every fall the residents would harvest grapes and put up their barrel of wine. The fall winemaking was a ritual, and the wine made and shared at family [...]

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How and When to Let Wine Breathe

How and When to Let Wine Breathe

17 March 2010

While most wines will not be harmed by a little breathing, aeration is often a necessary component to serving a fine, red wine. The term breathing, in wine, actually refers to aerating the wine – to allowing oxygen to intermix with the liquid. This is done in wines that have a lot of tannin, and [...]

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Facts You Didn’t Know About Wine

Facts You Didn’t Know About Wine

16 March 2010

There are over a half a pound of grapes in a five ounce glass of wine. Almost 90% of all wine made in the US is made in California. The record for the longest champagne cork pop flight was 177 feet 9 inches. This occurred in New York at Woodbury Vineyards. People were making wine long before the [...]

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Spice Up Your Cooking With Hot Sauce For Your Health

Spice Up Your Cooking With Hot Sauce For Your Health

15 March 2010

Hot sauce. We all know it as that stuff you put on food to give it that extra punch, and add spice to an otherwise boring meal. But did you know that the sultry condiment can do more to your body than give your tongue and throat a run for its money? That’s right; it [...]

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Can Red Wine Help You Lose Weight?

Can Red Wine Help You Lose Weight?

14 March 2010

For the longest time, people have been propagating the rumor that if you have a glass of red wine each night, it can help you take off the pounds and keep off the pounds. Though this has become common knowledge for many, it is worth addressing the question once again. Can red wine help you [...]

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Beer Brewing

Beer Brewing

12 March 2010

Beer has been a part of the history and culture of many civilizations. The ancient Sumerians had Ninkasi as their beer and brewing goddess. She was also revered for her ability to satiate human lust. Maybe she intended beer as a means to help the Sumerians tame or release their carnal desires. The Sumerians, ancient [...]

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