Listen to Pedro Parra talk about the rocks far beneath the surface layer of vineyards, and you swear you’ll never open another bottle of wine unless you know for certain whether the roots of the vines tapped into basalt, schist, granite or limestone underneath. It’s a pretty far-out-there assertion, I know, and even an unlikely
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Dasheen is among a family of root crops or “ground provisions” grown on the islands of the English-speaking Caribbean, dating back to the early 16th century. Also known as taro, blue food and kalo, historians say that the crop arrived to the Caribbean aboard Trans-Atlantic slave ships, along with African food culture and agro-ecological knowledge.
Within spitting distance from Tuscany’s Golden Triangle, yet under the radar, Val d’Orcia is an unspoiled territory of beauty and wine. Val d’Orcia in the southwest corner of Tuscany is a UNESCO heritage site Elisa Bosco wine Thanks to Frances Mayes’ 1996 best-selling memoir, Under the Tuscan Sun, perhaps no Italian region has such a
On Sunday afternoon, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s wife, Dr. Jill Biden, tweeted a video of her family’s chicken parmesan recipe as an idea for Sunday night dinner. While the video certainly makes what appears to be an appealing dish, it’s really about something else… Making an appeal to family-focused voters. The video, paid for
Bubbles in Gold Water getty There is a long debate over which Champagne house created the famous bubbles of Champagne wine but there is just as interesting of a debate over who invented rosé Champagne. Some documentation suggests that despite the fact that the Ruinart Champagne house officially sold the first rosé Champagne bottles in
According to the CDC, there is now a Lisertia outbreak linked to deli meats like salami. (Photo by: … [+] Natasha Breen/REDA&CO/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Universal Images Group via Getty Images Well, this is a deli-cate situation, so to speak. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), deli meats seem
Ukrainian borscht with veal (Image: Getty) getty The two neighbours have a long shared history, but in recent years their relationship has been scarred by armed conflict, and annexation of territory. Now there’s another looming confrontation over cultural heritage—and national cuisine. It’s all about borshch, a hearty soup made from beetroot and other vegetables, usually
Topline McDonald’s on Friday asked a judge to dismiss a landmark racial discrimination lawsuit filed earlier this year by more than 50 Black former franchisees, arguing that it had no incentive to let any of its locations fail. McDonald’s logo on March 28, 2020. Photo Illustration by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Key Facts 52
The wine industry could be far more inclusive getty As The Economist stated, “the language of wine is easy to mock“. Particularly when oenophiles and vinologists move beyond “oaky” and start using “gravel”, “tennis balls” or “mélisse” (French for lemon balm) to describe wine. According to Punch, it’s something that humans have been struggling with
Existing home sales rose for a fourth straight month in September, and that’s likely benefiting … [+] retailers including Home Depot. (Photo by Chris DELMAS / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Coronavirus-led stay-at-home trend has benefited retailers including Home Depot. HD The latest tallies from American consumers’ home-shopping
From calorie count to portion sizes, we wanted to find out every difference between a US and UK Subway. MORE FOOD WARS VIDEOS: US vs UK KFC | Food Wars US vs UK Domino’s | Food Wars US vs UK McDonald’s | Food Wars —————————————————— #Subway #FoodWars #FoodInsider Insider is great journalism about what passionate
Corn field in the Sao Paulo State, Brazil getty On September 25, the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its most recent data for domestic ethanol production. While the numbers seemed to be on an uptick the past few weeks after a disastrous drop this spring, overall production is down around 13% for the
Topline Chipotle reported record third-quarter sales Wednesday due to a boom in online orders, but increased delivery costs cut into the company’s net income. Chipotle restaurant in New York City. Photo by Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Key Facts From June 30 to September 30, revenue rose 14.1% over the same quarter last year
Each fall, we’re inundated with pumpkin-flavored everything, from pies and soups to the ubiquitous pumpkin spice latte. But there’s one seasonal product we can all look forward to: the annual release of pumpkin beers. Today, there are hundreds of pumpkin beers on the market. Some are brewed with actual pumpkins, while others use pumpkin pie
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 17: California Pizza Kitchen sells groceries to stay afloat in … [+] reaction to the coronavirus on April 17, 2020 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Getty Images The restaurant bankruptcy mill has been churning at a brisk pace during the COVID-19 crisis, pulling legacy chains like Chuck
Chuck Bundrant is the founder of North America’s largest seafood company, Trident Seafoods, and is worth an estimated $1.3 billion. He, his wife and their adult son gave $75,000 to the Trump Victory committee in August. John Angerson/Alamy Stock Photo In the southwest corner of Alaska, next to a line of islands that point across
Fans of the brand can enter to win a “nattified” flight over their hometown. Natural Light 2020 is an unprecedented year for many reasons, and with a globe of imbibers switching up their drinking and spending habits over the pandemic, brands are being pushed to get creative with campaigns. Anheuser-Busch-owned beer brand Natural Light (that’s
Mentoring is an essential ingredient for career advancement. Study after study supports the notion that both mentees and mentors get promoted faster and more often, earn a higher salary, and are more likely to stay at their company as a result of mentorship. According to the Harvard Business Review, even CEOs need mentors, and in
Can frozen foods and their packaging spread the Covid-19 coronavirus? What precautions should you be … [+] taking? (Photo: Getty) getty This doesn’t necessarily mean that you should quit frozen foods cold turkey. But apparently the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has detected and isolated live Covid-19 coronavirus from the outer packaging
Keens is one of the oldest steakhouses in New York City, but it’s arguably more famous for a plate that’s not steak. The restaurant serves over 400 orders of its legendary mutton chops each week. Insider’s Taryn Varricchio visited the storied steakhouse to see how the famous plate is made and why customers consider Keens