Quick links to wine racks: Wall-Mounted, Side Position | Wall-Mounted, Upright | Wall-Mounted Cork Down | Countertop or Tabletop | Floor | Under Cabinet Many wine lovers are concerned with properly storing their wine for long periods. However, unless you are a wealthy wine connoisseur who purchases aged wine or very old bottles, most of […]
Red Wine Should Never be Chilled?
If you find yourself refusing red wine, it may be because people keep serving it too you too warm! That’s right. It is a consistent myth that red wine should never be chilled. Most people think white wine should be chilled and red wine should be served at room temperature. This is generally too warm. […]
How is Alligator Cooked and Eaten?
Alligator meat is commonly eaten in the Southeastern United States. It is especially enjoyed in Louisiana and Florida. This makes sense, as the only species of alligator, the American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), is native to this part of the country, although they are found from Texas to North Carolina, and as far north as Oklahoma. […]
Should You Get Your Knives Professionally Sharpened?
This is a sticky-wicket. I myself struggle with this advice. I have a whetstone and I use it. My results? I have sharp knives. Are the edges all that perfect? No. I have some dings in the blade of my heavy chef knife and I have not yet purchased a whetstone with a coarse enough […]
Is Someone Spitting In Your Food at Restaurants?
I was just watching a video about an awful experience a man had at a restaurant. He was visiting New York City to celebrate Father’s Day with his daughter and granddaughter. They had lunch at the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden in Astoria. After receiving his food from the very nice waiter and eating his […]
Why Do Cats Hate Water?
In truth, not all cats hate water and avoid it. Some cats, both big and small, domesticated and wild, enjoy water and even like to go swimming. Tigers, for instance, have been known to go into the water voluntarily. So, if you ever get chased by one, don’t think water is a refuge! Still, the average […]