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September 2008 Blog Posts (5)

Vin de Merde

A Languedoc producer has recently produced a wine and labeled it 'Vin de Merde'.

He has attracted attention...and he has sold all his 5000 bottles that he produced.

Jean Marc Speziale from Aniane near Montpellier said that he wanted to bring attention to the Languedoc and let people be aware of the hidden gems.

I just think he is an idiot. I have had enough of these stupid wine labels. Cats pee on a goosberry bush Sauvignon Blanc was funny initially. Fat Bastard Chardonnay was… Continue

Added by Hamish Wakes-Miller on September 29, 2008 at 7:04pm — 3 Comments

About winter squash and a delicious squash and apple soup video recipe

Although winter squash can be purchased year round in markets, now is the peak squash season for most of us with gardens. When harvesting winter squash, look for heavy squash with a skin that is glossy and free from cuts or soft spots. Most winter squash (with the exceptions being acorn, dumpling, and delicata) will benefit from a curing stage, which is simply a room temperature storage for ten to twenty days.

Winter squash is high in vitamins A, C, potassium and fiber, as well as… Continue

Added by Heidi on September 21, 2008 at 2:17am — No Comments

Do you really know what's in your wine?

Wine makers pack bottles with artificial additives

"Wine makers are packing their bottles with artificial additives that reduce wine to "alcoholic cola", according to an investigation."

In some cases producers employ water, sugar and sometimes hydrochloric acid to ensure their wine has a uniform taste and consistency.

The research into the quality of the 1.5 billion bottles consumed in Britain, for tonight's Channel 4 programme Dispatches, also… Continue

Added by TasteAndShare on September 16, 2008 at 3:30pm — 3 Comments

Mediterranean Diet

Here it is!!!!!!!!!!!!

A diet consisting of olive oil, grains, fish, fruit and vegetables.....low amounts of meat and dairy and reasonable levels of alcohol are nine per cent less likely to die of heart disease!!!!!!!! Apparently 1.5 million people have been surveyed in order to find this amazing statistic.

More importantly adherents to this diet are 6 % less likely of developing all forms of cancer and the likelihood of being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's is 13%… Continue

Added by Hamish Wakes-Miller on September 16, 2008 at 7:19am — No Comments