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Showing: Battle of the Beverages: Wine vs. Beer - Cheese and Wine Pairing

Battle of the Beverages: Wine vs. Beer

BY: Carl Hanson

In what is perhaps the planet's least fair court, our wine guy anoints wine the winner and still champion!

Beer is almost as old as civilization itself. The ancient Egyptians left beer in the tombs of Pharaohs to ensure a happy afterlife, and barley has been cultivated for thousands of years for the purpose of brewing beer.

blush wines

BY: The Food Lover's Companion

In the United States, the phrase "blush wine" has almost replaced that of rosé, which is considered somewhat passé. Initially, the term applied to very pale-colored ROSÉ WINES. Today, however, it's used to encompass a full spectrum of wines that, like rosés, are generally made with red grapes. The juice has had only brief (2 to 3 days') contact with the stems and skins-the reason for the wines' pale color. The term "blush," however, is broadly used to describe wines that can range in color ...

Bordeaux wines

BY: The Food Lover's Companion

Bordeaux wines take their name from their region of origin in southwest France and are known for their elegant richness and fragrance. Bordeaux is the largest fine-wine district in the world. Some of the best red Bordeaux (also known as clarets) include Médoc, Margaux Saint-Emilion, Pauillac and Pomerol; fine white Bordeaux include Sauternes, Barsac and Graves. Château is the word for a wine estate in Bordeaux; some of the best are Château Latour, Château Mouton-Rothschild, Château Lafite-...

Brew the Perfect Cup of Tea

BY: Carl Hanson

Check out our quick tips for brewing the perfect pot!

Brewing Coffee

BY: Mackenzie Schieck

Everyone knows how easy it is to make a bad cup of coffee, but luckily its just as easy—if not easier—to make a great one. Learn how.

Bridal Shower 101: Eat and Greet

BY: Vanessa Greaves

Food creates a sense of occasion and gives everyone something to do while they're meeting new people--get recipes for fabulous finger food.

British Columbia Wine Country

BY: Carl Hanson

Learn about British Columbia wine country and get recipe suggestions for pairing with reds and whites from the area.

British Columbia Wine Country: Fraser Valley

BY: Carl Hanson

The Fraser Valley is BC's agricultural heartland. The main grape varieties grown here are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Gewürztraminer.

British Columbia Wine Country: Okanagan Valley

BY: Carl Hanson

The first grapes grown in BC were planted in the Okanagan Valley, and it remains the province's largest wine producer.

British Columbia Wine Country: Similkameen Valley

BY: Carl Hanson

The Similkameen Valley wine region enjoys the same bone-dry climate as the Okanagan Valley. The poor soils here are grape-friendly, and the vineyards lie at a steep elevation along the Similkameen River.

British Columbia Wine Country: Vancouver Island

BY: Carl Hanson

Weather conditions in British Columbia produce wines that are balanced between ripe fruit and mouth-watering acidity.

Burgundy wines

BY: The Food Lover's Companion

The Burgundy region in eastern France produces a group of superb red and white wines, though four times as much red is bottled as white. The white wines, made from CHARDONNAY grapes, and the red wines, made from PINOT NOIR or Gamay are considered the world's best examples of these wines. Some of the better known wines of Burgundy include those from BEAUJOLAIS, Pommard, Beaune, Meursault, CHABLIS, Pouilly-Fuissé, Chambertin, Corton, Romanée Conti and Echézeaux.