Merlot: A medium- to full-bodied wine with red and dark fruit flavors and hints of dried herbs, baking spices, and mocha. A silky smooth mouthfeel makes this wine a crowd-pleaser. Petit Verdot: Dark and inky in color, this full-bodied wine is high in tannins yet has fresh acidity and...
@waterhopper: Yes, there are mulling spices for wine. Remember the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life”? The angel asks the bartender for a glass of mulled wine “heavy on the cinnamon, easy on the cloves”. Cloves can overpower the taste of the wine sometimes. Getting that perfect formula...
Some wine smells come specifically from aging wine (or oaking it) and include vanilla, baking spices, pie crust, caramel, Maillard Reaction (the “brown butter” smell), tobacco, cedar, coffee, leather, creosote, and chocolate. Cabernet Sauvignon Flavors Read more about Cabernet Sauvignon. Shira...
Aroma: Very oaky, with hints of straw and baking spices. Taste: The taste is buttery from the oak with flavors of citrus, butterscotch, and vanilla. There’s also a natural saltiness to this tequila that makes the sweeter flavors even better; it’s very smooth to drink. If you love Cal...
Baking spices and wildflower honey merge in the aromas of this full-bodied but balanced Chardonnay. It's round and mouth-filling, partly thanks to 100% malolactic fermentation, but the bright, citrusy acidity keeps it fresh. Stony, Steely, and Crisp ...
Sodium acid pyrophosphate (E450): This is used in baking powders. Sodium hydroxide (E524): This prevents mold. Tartaric acid (E334): This occurs naturally in many fruits. It's used in candies, baked goods, jelly, juices, and wine. In large doses, some acids certainly can damage your...
I basically follow a homemade ranch dressing recipe to make it, except that I also put crumbled feta cheese in it while it's in the food processor. The main ingredients are sour cream, feta cheese and a little bit of buttermilk. Then I add the lemon juice and spices and process it on...
Gluten – a protein contained in grains like wheat, rye, and barley – has some properties which make it great for baking and cooking. That’s why it’s pretty much everywhere. So what’s the fuss about? Why are so many people going gluten free? And how exactly do you eat a gluten...
The traditional version of this dish is a combination of chicken, mushrooms and spices. The most common spices used are thyme, parsley, and oregano, as well as salt and pepper. The dish also receives flavor from the addition of garlic and onions. As the chicken stews the result is a brow...
Bell peppers are in their prime in summer! Why not turn them into the main course by stuffing them with a delicious, meaty mixture? Corn is the perfect summery side. My favorite trick is to use leftover meatloaf from the recipe above 👆and top it with more cheese before baking it. ...