Marsala … It’s Not Just For Cooking

Marsala … It’s Not Just For Cooking

By Bob Lipinski Marsala is both the name of a city in northwest Sicily and the name of a fortified wine (around 18% alcohol) first made in 1773 by the English Port merchant, John Woodhouse. Marsala is made from a blend of local grapes and is fortified with alcohol...
Stilton: England’s Famous Blue Cheese

Stilton: England’s Famous Blue Cheese

By Bob Lipinski Stilton is a world-famous blue cheese made in the counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire, in England, from pasteurized cow’s milk. Stilton was first mentioned in print about 1727, when novelist Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) wrote about...
How to Serve Wine Like A Professional

How to Serve Wine Like A Professional

By Bob Lipinski Serving wine at home, on a picnic or during a festive occasion is fun and with just a few simple tips listed below, you will be on your way to an enjoyable time. Opening Table and Sparkling Wines Table wines. Cut the capsule near the bot­tle’s...
Parmigiano-Reggiano… The King of Italian Cheese

Parmigiano-Reggiano… The King of Italian Cheese

By Bob Lipinski Parmigiano-Reggiano is one of the most popular cheeses on the planet, with a rich history that dates to 1200, recorded on a notarized deed in Genoa. Parmigiano is made in the provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, and Modena, in the northeast region of...
Sweet Wines for the Sweet Tooth

Sweet Wines for the Sweet Tooth

By Bob Lipinski “A glass of wine is a great refreshment after a hard day’s work.” (Ludwig Van Beethoven, 1770–1827, German composer) Sweet wines are meant for after-dinner consumption…right? Well, yes, and no. There are some sweet and some not so, that are served...

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