A Brief History Of Beer - Part 2 AD 1516 - AD 1898

History of beer in chronological order.

Wine Clubs Make Finding Exclusive Wines Fun and Easy

Wine lovers are simply falling in love with wine clubs that deliver exclusive wines to your door every month. These wines are hand picked by wine experts, who have a variety of palette preferences to ensure a wide selection of tastes sure to please any wine enthusiast.

Eat and Drink - And Host A Fun Dinner Party

When Bridget Jones, the heroine of Helen Fielding's hilarious novel Bridget Jones's Diary, invited friends home for dinner, she served them blue soup (courtesy blue string that she had used to bind the celery). This was, of course, after she had planned an elaborate three-course dinner involving shepherd's pie and souffle and other such delights. And therein lies one of the keys to holding a fun dinner party - don't bite off more than you can chew!

I Love German Wine and Food - A Nahe Riesling Spatlese

I love German wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of Germany's thirteen wine regions. This article records the results of tasting a fine Riesling Spatlese wine from the southwestern region of the Nahe, both on its own and with food. Was it a bargain?

Winemaking in California

Winemaking in California is believed to have begun when the first vineyard in California was planted by Father Junipero Serra in 1769, at the Mission San Diego de Alcala, although vines had been planted as early as the 17th century by the Spanish missionaries.

Absinthe - The Traditional Way to Drink Absinthe

This is an article about how to properly drink absinthe, in the traditional fashion.

If You Have Never Heard Of Ice Wine Here Are Some Reasons You Need To Check It Out

Even though there are many different wines to buy, one that is most unheard of by most is ice wine. Ice wine is a very rare form of wine, a wine that is made under very specific weather conditions. Ice wine is normally made in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, where the weather conditions give it the name.

Emile Peynaud: A Wine Revolutionary

In the world of wine, there are those who are known by many, whose influence over wine is astounding: Robert Parker, for example. There are also those who are lesser known but still adored by the masses, whose wit and charm are welcoming and refreshing: ahem, myself comes to mind. Then there are those who are not very well known, at least not in certain regions, but should be. Emile Peynaud falls into this category.

How To Build Your Own Wine Cellar

Tips and advice on how to build your own home wine cellar.

The Four Rules of Setting up a Bar

So you want to pen a bar? That's pretty cool but unless you have attended a bartending school or have previous experience in setting up and running a bar, you will need to learn the business basics as well as some inside tips for running a successful bar.

Bartending - Setting Up Yourself for Quick Cash

For those who are interested in bartending, Setting up is really quite easy. However, there are few aspects that one must know in order to a good and efficient bartender.

I Love German Wine and Food - A Rheinhessen Liebfraumilch

I love German wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of Germany's thirteen wine regions. This article records the results of tasting a Liebfraumilch wine from the southwestern region of Rheinhessen, both on its own and with food. Was it a bargain?

Buy French Wine Online

If you want to buy French wine online, then look no further. Here are some things to keep in mind before ordering any kind of wine from the internet.

Shopping Around for a Wine Store

If you are shopping for wine, you will likely also be looking for that perfect wine store.