smack in someone's face... as we found out) But there's something in the air up here - and it smells a lot like Christmas. For a limited time you can watch this great holiday story in full, right here, about how these farmers spend their lives to brighten up your home just once...
These aren’t the kinds of lemons you would get at your grocery store at home, but grapefruit-sized lemons with inch-thick skins that thrive in Italy’s sun-soaked climate. (Check out the photo at right if you don’t believe us!). On one of our recent trips to the Cinque Terre, ...
There are many reasons to raise a glass to Crafty Fox. Not only does this Dubai import boast a bespoke beverage menu with plenty of new and old-world grape labels, draft hops and signature mixed drinks, but you can also tuck into Irish comfort food at its finest, with classics like the...
There is a trio of grape varieties currently grown in Campania which, it is speculated, may have also been cultivated by the Romans. These produce some really distinctive, delightful wines which are worth seeking out (better known producers include Feudi di San Gregorio and Terredora, but there...
As an example, the course that stood out to me the most was “Braised wild turbot”, a white fish. The course consisted of a small piece of turbot, a few sprigs of broccolini, a thick creamy sauce on the side, and a freeze-dried and wafer-thin slice of candied grapefruit. A secon...
Even in the Uniting Church there was friction over seemingly trivial issues to the point where the Methodist way of conducting holy communion was alternated with the old Presbyterian way the next time holy communion was celebrated (with individual small glasses of grape juice being served as opposed...
Return of a grape variety that’s well worth championing Wine sale: A lighter Malbec and good value Pinot Grigio the pick of special offers Loughcrew Estate & Gardens Oldcastle, Co Meath; 049-8541356, loughcrew.com With connections to St Oliver Plunkett, the gardens of Loughcrew Estate...
as many prime wines are made from this wide variety of grapes. Merlot goes nicely with all. This wine has a significant alcohol content. Whenever you’re out buying red wines, you should remember they’re divided depending on their quality. It’s also a grape that’s high in acidity, an...
so surrender to the prix fixe for a directed tour through Robuchon’s aesthetic. It may begin with whipped avocado paired with grapefruit gelée and spiked with chile, climax with foie gras-stuffed quail shaped like sausage links alongside the chef’s famous potato puree, and conclude with a ...
When to Go:May to October will have the best weather, although summer is pretty hot in Rome and both places can be crowded and flights and accommodations more expensive. Fall is ideal for truffles and grape harvest, and spring and fall will often have better prices and fewer people. ...