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2016

Use These Tips to Ensure Proper Storage for Your Potatoes

If you are considering storing your potatoes for some time or if you bought commercial bulk potatoes that need to be stored before use, it is important to store them the right way so that they remain fresh and last for the predetermined period. This is because poor storage of the potatoes will affect their taste and colour and you would have to throw them away, which would be a waste of money.…

Spit Roasts | 4 Step-By-Step Instructions To Set Up A Backyard Spit Roast

Spit roasts are ideal for backyard get-togethers with friends and family, but they can be daunting when you don’t know how to work with them. If you have chosen to rent a spit from a company like Victorian Golden Roast for a summer soiree, this step-by-step guide offers smart instructions to help you set up a backyard spit roast. Choose A Spot In Your Backyard Before setting up spit roasts and lighting the fire, you’ll naturally wan to choose the right spot in your backyard.…

It is a difficult job being a sommelier for a five-star restaurant, but somebody has to do it! My parents are French which meant that I grew up listening to them debating the merits or failures of various vintages. I eventually learnt to appreciate the ways in which wine can enhance a meal, either through being used in the actual cooking or as an accompaniment to a particular dish. Many people make the mistake of thinking that expensive wine is the best quality. I can assure you that I have used some of the world's most expensive wines for cooking because they are simply undrinkable! This blog is designed to bring the key elements of food, cooking and wine together in a way that captures your imagination and helps you to find innovative, inexpensive methods to pair your food with the right wine. Cheers!