What makes sparkling wines different from other wines? The simple answer is, these contain carbonation. Here are some simple facts about sparkling wines. The bubbles are products of carbon dioxide. This is absorbed when fermentation occurs under pressure. That is why most sparkling wines go through a secondary fermentation. This is when sugar and yeast … Read more
White wines do not need to be confusing. We know there are many choices We also know there are many different colors, ranging from pale, almost white to those with a deeper, almost golden hue. How do you know what white wines taste like and how they get their color? Which one should you pick … Read more
Red wines can be confusing, especially if you are just starting to explore. One question we get asked is which food we like to serve with red wines. Our answer is…it depends. Did you know there are many different types? Have you ever wondered how red and white wines differ? Are they made from the … Read more
Have you ever wondered if you should clean your cookie sheets? Like you, we have our favorite bakeware. Our baking sheets get used not only for baking cookies, but for roasting vegetables, toasting crostini, baking biscuits, roasting nuts and more. Even though most of the time we line our cookie sheets with parchment paper before … Read more
In the early 1960s DuPont created the trademark Teflon, the first true nonstick pan. While it was deemed good, the original product broke down if heated about 500 degrees Fahrenheit. It also was later found likely to be a cause of cancer. For that reason, these pans had a bad reputation for many years. Fast … Read more