Gourmet desserts represent the pinnacle of culinary artistry, transforming simple ingredients into stunning, flavorful creations. Elevating your dessert game involves mastering techniques, understanding flavor combinations, and focusing on presentation. Here’s how to create desserts that impress both visually and taste-wise. The Foundations of Gourmet Desserts Creating gourmet desserts starts with a solid foundation of basic […]
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In a somber turn of events, our esteemed colleague, Rich Ross, a well-respected wine professional and mentor, recently encountered a heartbreaking incident during his relocation from St. Louis to Colorado. Having invested numerous years in cultivating the St. Louis wine scene, Rich embarked on a new chapter in Colorado. However, what should have been an […]
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The idea of aging Sauvignon Blanc, especially in the United States, may sound unusual to wine drinkers who love the varietal for its light, fresh flavors and crisp acidity. In France’s Loire Valley or Bordeaux region, however, serious Sauvignon Blanc fans know that this white wine has profound aging potential—as little as one year and…
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“Petite Arvine is a noble and unique white wine variety. We call it the ‘Diva’ of Swiss grapes because it is capricious and can be challenging to grow,” says Laurence Schlatter, Swiss-native winegrower and co-owner of Merryvale Vineyards in Napa, California. “In Switzerland, you can find three different styles,” he explains. “Dry, racy, fresh and…
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Classic deviled eggs are always a hit. Perfect the master recipe, then take your game to fiendish heights with these nine variations. This article originally appeared in the April 2023 issue of Wine Enthusiast magazine. Click here to subscribe today! Deviled Eggs Recipe Ingredients 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled 6 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon white wine…
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Three must be something special about a grape if a state declares it as its own. Meet Traminette, Indiana’s signature wine grape. This white hybrid is a cross between Gewürztraminer and Joannes Seyve 23.416 (itself already a hybrid—making Traminette a true mashup), bred in 1965 by Herb C. Barrett, whose original intent was to create…
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Besides being a tremendously trendy restaurant ingredient that improves almost anything it touches, gochujang is a gift to home cooks of all skill sets. The Korean fermented paste of (mostly) sun-dried chilies and glutinous rice has all the complexity of seasoning pastes that take dozens of ingredients and hours to make. It’s indispensable not just…
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James Harden walks into a room in his Philly pad decked out in a stylish lime green tracksuit. Even at 6’5”, his stature is less imposing than it appears on TV. When asked how he’s doing, The Beard (as he’s known) says he’s tired—just getting back from practice. I ask when he started: “24 years…
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TikTok is exploding with brightly-colored spring drinks, and the recent resurgence of the gin daisy has us excited for all sorts of pink, sparkling cocktails. The drink’s combination of herbal and floral gin with fruity orange liqueur and grenadine, all topped off with soda water, looks like springtime in a glass—and is just the thing…
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Gin might be the hottest new spirit in Italy, but it’s also the hottest old spirit. Like really old. As un-Italian as it sounds to modern ears, gin boasts one of the longest connections to Italian territory of any high-proof option behind the bar. An early form of gin was developed by monks in southern…
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