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Tag Archives: wine
Summer Sun For The Winter
The Preserve of Preserves With the end of summer and the beginnings of a rapid slide into winter I thought I’d celebrate with a glass of wine! Except that the wine itself is not yet ready! It is a ‘work … Continue reading
Posted in The Kitchen Garden
Tagged autumn, Christmas, fruit, garden, summer, wine, winter
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A Brief History Of Wine
Wine, that panacea of the world’s woes, is in fact, older than recorded history. The earliest evidence for the cultivation of grapes and the fermentation of their juices dates back to 6,000 B.C. The Egyptians recorded the harvest of grapes … Continue reading
The Cheese & Wine Party
Cheese-making is a truly ancient art. No-one really knows who made the first cheese but according to ancient legend, it was made accidentally by an Arabian merchant. Before setting out on a day’s trek across the desert he put his … Continue reading
The French Experience
The cuisine of France is world famous for its rich tastes and subtle nuances developed over a long and venerable history. The cooking traditions and practices of the country are grounded in a strong tradition of agriculture and independent, free … Continue reading
Posted in European Cuisine
Tagged cheese, classical, french, national cuisine, regional cuisine, wine
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