Top 10 Bar Accessories that Make it Through to the Last Call

Author: Phoenix Delray

Published: 17/09/2008

It has been said that a bartenders best friends are the bar accessories that he uses (second only to his loyal customers, of course). Simply put, a bartender could not do much of his job without them. What makes bar accessories so valuable is the way they make the harried bartenders job a bit...

Barware Takes the Strain Out of Bartending

Author: Phoenix Delray

Published: 17/09/2008

Bartenders have relied on barware to help create alcoholic drinks for spirit lovers in the United States for hundreds of years. The occupation of bartender really began in this country in 1832 when Congress passed the Pioneer Inn and Travel Law, which made it legal for innkeepers to make fine...

Warm Your Cockles On A Winters Night With Outdoor Catering Equipment

Author: Dominic Donaldson

Published: 16/09/2008

I'm a massive fan of car boot sales, fetes and festivals. I like being outdoors and like being entertained in the fresh air especially under a bright blue sky. One of my favourite past times at these events, and just about anywhere I go is dining al fresco. There is something exhilarating...

Food and Coffee at Seattle

Author: ajax

Published: 16/09/2008

There are some things that the residents of Seattle can’t do without. Coffee is one of them, and great food is another. While they take great pride in the Starbucks chain starting from their domain, there are quite a number of restaurants that are up there in their list of favorites....

10 Reasons To Use Moroccan Recipes

Author: seomul Evans

Published: 16/09/2008

So you have been hearing about Moroccan recipes a lot lately and you are likely wondering what the big fuss is about. Is it worth it giving Moroccan recipes a try? If you are looking for a reason to start incorporating delicious Moroccan recipes into your daily living, here are 10 good...

Loving Lodi - A Wine Of The Month Club Favorite

Author: Kent Campbell

Published: 16/09/2008

Located directly east of San Francisco at the edge of the Sacramento River Delta, the Lodi wine region is one of the oldest in California. Lodi vines didn't wait for humans to transport and cultivate them. They were indigenous to the area, dangling from trees along the riverbanks. An ideal...

Sicilia, Coveted Jewel Of The Mediterranean And Wine Clubs Alike

Author: Kent Campbell

Published: 16/09/2008

One of Italy's finest wineries, Donnafugata is located on the island of Sicilia in Marsala with vineyards in the hills near Contessa Entellina and also on the island of Pantelleria off the coast of Tunisia. Owners Giacomo Rallo and his wife Gabriella Anca Rallo are both from ancient wine-making...

Wine Of The Month Club - Wines From Paradise

Author: Kent Campbell

Published: 16/09/2008

Located in Emilia Romagna next to the medieval village of Bertinoro, Fattoria Paradiso was known as Castello Ugarte Lovatelli in the 15th century, but some scholars think it dates back to the Roman era. In addition to the main villa and winery, the estate includes 65 hectares of vineyards, guest...

Learning From The Masters - Wine Clubs And California Wines

Author: Kent Campbell

Published: 16/09/2008

If your wine club wants a break from Cabernet and Chardonnay, come to the Foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, one of the oldest grape growing areas in California, developed during the Gold Rush of 1849. Instead of maritime breezes that cool the coastal vineyards, cold air floats down...

Farming Biodynamically - Organically Grown For Wine Of The Month Clubs

Author: Kent Campbell

Published: 16/09/2008

In the hills around Pescara, the Marramiero family has grown vines since 1900 but didn't establish a winery until 1990. Dante Marramiero and now his children, Patrizia and Enrico, cultivate about 30 hectares of Montepulciano and Trebiano, as well as the international varieties, especially...