What’s the difference between Tannins and Acidity? « Anti Wine Snob What’s the difference between Tannins and Acidity? This one stumped me for a while. When you read about wine-especially red wine–you invariable hear some mention tannins and acid. What’s the difference? I wondered. Sticky Balsamic Ribs - StumbleUpon OK, Folks. No joke, these are the best ribs ever!! I always look at reader reviews when I choose a recipe. 30 Challenges for 30 Days Did you know that it takes 30 days to form a new habit? The first few days are similar as to how you would imagine the birth of a new river. Full of enthusiasm it gushes forth, only to be met by strong obstacles. The path is not clear yet, and your surroundings don’t agree. Old habits urge you to stay the same. But you need to stay determined. Blend « Anti Wine Snob JackaRoo Big Red 2003, SE Australia, $7.35 for 750 ml(49% Cab, 44% Shiraz, 7% Merlot)(Red Wine) According to my Google search, “Jackaroo” is an Australian term for an apprentice on a cattle station or ranch…. Well, that makes me want to say something cutesy involving Australian slang and barbecue, but I shall refrain from doing so. You’re welcome. In short, “Big Red” is a good description for this JackaRoo wine. While it doesn’t have a lot of depth, it is full of easygoing, juicy, round flavors, and it also has a good dose of tannins that save the wine from simply tasting like a fat, fermented grape.
Korean Beef Bulgogi Recipe, Video, and Cooking Tips at Epicurious.com B eef Bulgogi sounds very foreign and exotic, but actually it's simply marinated beef wrapped in lettuce leaves. The Culinary Institute of America's Chef John J. Nihoff shows us how to make this authentic Korean recipe—thinly sliced sweet and savory sirloin, served with rice and a variety of condiments. Commonly called Korean barbecue in the U.S., "bulgogi" translates to "fire meat" in English. The term "refers to the way the meat is cooked, first marinated, then grilled over hot coals or an open fire," explains Jenny Kwak in Dok Suni: Recipes from My Mother's Korean Kitchen. Bulgogi can also easily be cooked in a pan, as Chef Nihoff demonstrates in the videos.
10 Mind-Blowing Theories That Will Change Your Perception of the World Reality is not as obvious and simple as we like to think. Some of the things that we accept as true at face value are notoriously wrong. Scientists and philosophers have made every effort to change our common perceptions of it. Freakonomics and Where All These New Wines Come From - Aftertaste by Lot18Aftertaste by Lot18 We are asked all the time about the new wine brands that appear in Tasting Room shipments and on Lot18. Neptune’s Trident? The Stub? Kitchen Helpers - StumbleUpon I found these helpful charts last week and just had to share! Both of these beauties are from Chasing Delicious (aka one of the most fab foodie blogs out there)! Aren’t they faaaaabulous?! Buy them here. (Note: There are lots of little charts like this online, but these are my favorites).
50 Life Secrets and Tips Memorize something everyday.Not only will this leave your brain sharp and your memory functioning, you will also have a huge library of quotes to bust out at any moment. Poetry, sayings and philosophies are your best options.Constantly try to reduce your attachment to possessions.Those who are heavy-set with material desires will have a lot of trouble when their things are taken away from them or lost. Possessions do end up owning you, not the other way around. Become a person of minimal needs and you will be much more content.Develop an endless curiosity about this world.Become an explorer and view the world as your jungle. Stop and observe all of the little things as completely unique events. Try new things.
Wine Berserkers - international wine social media, online community, and forums TN: CellarTracker Texas Offline - Part Two Post #1 by Joe Dulworth » May 26th 2010, 6:26am Some CellarTracker forum members decided to gather for a few days in San Antonio, TX to share some wine and good times. The second evening started at TexasWineGeeks (Billy & Teddy) place before heading out to a local restaurant.
Dinner Tonight: Garlic Shrimp with Basil, Tomatoes, and Pepper Flakes [Photo: Blake Royer] I'm not sure I'll ever quite tire of the magical combination of garlic and chile—when a recipe begins with a little olive oil and garlic and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, I know we're off to a good start. I'm even more inclined when the involved recipe requires about 10 minutes of cooking and hardly any chopping to boot. I pulled this one from So Easy by Ellie Kreiger, which is full of health-conscious recipes that pack a lot of flavor. Healthy it might have been, but more importantly, delicious.