Most revelers have a longstanding date with sparkling wine or Champagne on New Year’s Eve. However, as supposed shortages (reading about it more than seeing it) impact what brands and styles are available, putting the bubbles you find into a cocktail does two things: stretches your supply and provides a fun, colorful, and creative drink
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When her father, Gianni, passed away suddenly in 2008, Miriam Lee Masciarelli assumed his role of Winery Administrator. Enrolled at the time in a program that would earn her a degree in Economics and Management at Rome’s Luiss University, the 18-year-old student also became a Junior Brand Ambassador for Masciarelli Tenute Agricole, the winery started
Pastrami on rye has been a New York staple since the 1900s. They can be bought at old-school Jewish delis like Pastrami Queen. The cured meat was brought back in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when a wave of Eastern European immigrants came to the East Coast. Although delis like Pastrami Queen are
Outside the door to one of the wine shops in our neighbourhood is a small inconspicuous box. Here you can put your cork stoppers for recycling. We do it. And many French people also, because France is the leading cork stopper recycler of the world with around 45 million stoppers handed in and recycled every
Coffee is the essential fuel of any fire station, what with the long and unpredictable hours and the need to always stay alert. But, all too often, the coffee consumed at fire departments is less than inspiring. So, it makes sense that some enterprising firefighters/coffee enthusiasts would start businesses that satisfy their longings for better
Your favorite bottle might be hard to find, but you can still pop the cork on New Year’s Eve (or any eve!) when you look to other regions If the current and predicted Champagne shortage has you reaching for your smelling salts (or CBD stress reliever), don’t despair: there are plenty of other options for
Kopi Kenangan has raised $96 million in a Series C funding round that valued the company at more than $1 billion. The round was led by Hong Kong’s Tybourne Capital Management, with participation from existing investors that included Li Ka-shing’s Horizons Ventures and Eduardo Saverin’s B Capital, among others. Kopi Kenangan said it plans to
Champagne may be in short supply, but these pros says you can have your bottle and drink it, too! Some 22 months into a pandemic, you’re probably well-versed in and very tired of global supply chain issues from cars and computer ships to construction materials and IKEA parts (me, six months with the empty shell
Iranian officials have signed an agreement with Sri Lanka which will enable the South Asian country to pay off its debt to Iran via tea exports. Iran’s deputy trade minister Alireza Peymanpak signed a memorandum of understanding on the proposal with the Sri Lankan plantations industries minister Navin Dissanayake earlier this week in the Sri
From ingredients to exclusives, we wanted to find out all the differences between Coca-Cola in the US and UK. MORE FOOD WARS VIDEOS: US vs UK Lay’s Chips and Walkers Crisps | Food Wars US vs Japan Taco Bell | Food Wars US vs Japan Subway | Food Wars —————————————————— #CocaCola #FoodWars #FoodInsider Insider is
Yellow Tail, the family-owned Australian wine brand that is the number one imported wine in the US, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2021. According to Wine Intelligence, Yellow Tail is the Most Powerful and Most Loved Wine Brand four years running (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021), far exceeding founder John Casella’s vision when he
If you’re reading this right now (the eve of Christmas Eve), you might be one of those folks who like the hunt—the hunt being, of course, the Christmas gift you forgot to buy before now. But relax, you have 1.5 more shopping days and if you have a wine lover in your life, your task
C&O Trattoria is an Italian restaurant in Venice Beach that gives out free and endless garlic rolls. The restaurant bakes them fresh all day long, averaging about 10,000 garlic rolls a day. We went inside the kitchen to see how it’s made and taste these legendary rolls for ourselves. For more visit https://candorestaurants.com —————————————————— #GarlicKnots
The last two months of the year are traditionally a season of increased sales for wine and total alcohol in general, as consumers rush to purchase holiday beverages. For 2021, it is predicted that holiday alcohol sales will surpass those of 2020, according to a new NielsenIQ.com report. And wine and Ready-to-Drink (RTD) wine cocktails/seltzers
The most universally recognized craft brewing darling in Africa has massive plans for the coming year but is falling desperately short of the money it needs to realize the totality of its dreams. Almost entirely owned and operated by women, Rwanda’s Kweza Craft Brewery aims to open a stunning destination brewpub in July and quickly
From Peking duck to Mapo tofu, there’s a wine to go with your favorite Chinese dish. A tradition begun in New York City more than 100 years ago by Lower East Side Jews, eating Chinese food on Christmas day remains a popular convention—so much so that this hand-lettered sign, posted in the window of a
Pop champagne in a private igloo on Long Island or indulge in a wellness getaway upstate, these hotels are open and still have availability for NYE The time has come to close the chapter on 2021, and as we move, cautiously and dare we say optimistically into the new year, if you live in or
Plant-based eating is not the same as being vegan, according to Therese Elgquist, a food blogger, recipe creator and culinary expert who is a prominent voice for the plant-based movement in Sweden, her home country. In Elgquist’s opinion, being vegan implies following a strict lifestyle; whereas, plant-based simply means incorporating plants into your diet—something she
California is world-famous for its wines for a good reason. The climate and terrior perfectly meld in numerous regions throughout the state to allow vintners to turn out fantastic wines. But, while the state has won acclaim, most people focus on two counties-Napa and Sonoma, when they go shopping for wine at their local stores.
Rum is commonly associated with pirates, as the ideal accompaniment for cola or as the base for sweet cocktails like the pina colada but there’s a premium version of this spirit that rivals whiskey and cognac. White rum is being overtaken in many markets by golden and dark rums, as people trade up to these