The best way to start a conversation in South Africa may be to ask someone how they braii (South African outdoor grilling, but don't call it barbecue). Everyone has an opinion on how to position the wood and/or charcoal and the grate, what type(s) of firestarters to use (liquid … [Read more...] about South Africa: What We Ate
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Champagne, Cava, Crémant and Sparkling Wine: The Most Expensive Aren’t Always Worth the Price
If you've ever wondered if paying big bucks for Champagne is really worth it when there are Cavas, Crémants and other sparkling wines at much lower, budget-friendly prices. Will you really taste the difference? After drinking a very expensive Champagne last year and not really … [Read more...] about Champagne, Cava, Crémant and Sparkling Wine: The Most Expensive Aren’t Always Worth the Price
Bubbles and Fizz: Champagnes and Sparkling Wines at the Great Tasting
About a month ago I wrote about an upcoming wine salon called "La Grande Degustation" or "The Great Tasting." Media pass in hand I set out like a kid on Christmas morning to sample what the enormous wine and spirits salon had to offer at the Palais de Congrès. There were, in … [Read more...] about Bubbles and Fizz: Champagnes and Sparkling Wines at the Great Tasting