I recently stumbled upon a very interesting article in the September 2012 issue of Food & Wine magazine. As a scientist, I’ve always been interested in what molecules make up flavor and how we perceive them. The article Getting pairing down to a science touches on this subject by reviewing François Chartier’s {one of Quebec’s best sommeliers} “new”…
Category: Wine & Drinks
Dates
Recently, a friend of mine was kind enough to gift me delicious Saudi Arabian dates. Many of my friends speak wonders about this fruit, but I was never too thrilled about them until I tried these ones! Their subtle honey flavor {not at all overtly sweet like medjool kind} and slightly crunchy top were divine….
Highball: Pimm’s Cup
Hello, I hope you are having a lovely weekend! During the dreamy and serene past weekends, I indulged in rereading The Great Gatsby… I became enthralled by the idea and charm of simple classic cocktails constantly mentioned in the novel: the Highball. Served in an Old Fashioned or Highball glass, the Pimm’s Cup is by…
Wine: Service Temperatures
Serving wines at their ‘ideal’ temperature can greatly affect the experience and perception we have about the wine and/or the meal it is accompanying. Below you will find a table that has proven to be both practical and helpful to me. It allows the wine tasting experience to be more pleasurable Wine Style Service Temp…
Kitchen Nani 