Category: Wines & Spirits

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October 7, 2015

By Peg Kern

What to Drink in India | Culinary Tours with TIK

Filed Under  Destination Features, Wines & Spirits India

So you've booked your cooking vacation to India with The International Kitchen. You've tried the recipes for Galawat Kebab, Murg Awadhi Tikka, and naan that you've found on our website and in our blog. You've read up on Indian spices and ingredients. You're all ready to go, but you're wondering what you'll drink while you're there, right? It should be no surprise that tea is a staple in India. Remember… Read
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September 30, 2015

By Liz SanFilippo Hall

Wine and Cheese Pairings: Provence Culinary Trips

Filed Under  Food History, Kitchen Tips, Wines & Spirits France

When it comes to any food and wine pairings, it's pretty much always a safe bet to serve wines and foods of the same region. The reason for this is quite simple; the terroir where the vineyards grow is similar to the terrior where the goats, cows, and sheep graze on the grass. This makes for uniquely complimentary flavors between the wines of a region and its food products. Learn… Read
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September 23, 2015

By Peg Kern

Vino Sfuso, Italian Bulk Wine

Filed Under  Food History, Travel Tips, Wines & Spirits Italy

Drinking wine in Italy is a lot more fun than drinking it in the States. For one thing, in the U.S. if you order a bottle of wine in a restaurant you might be paying four or five times more than what the wine would sell for in a store. The markup on wines in Italian restaurants, on the other hand, is noticeably smaller. Still, wine drinking can be quite… Read
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September 16, 2015

By Peg Kern

Everything You Need to Know about Martinis - A Full Guide

Filed Under  Kitchen Tips, Wines & Spirits USA

Our blogs often focus on wines, cocktails, and beverages from around the world. And certainly we are living in an age in which craft cocktails and mixology get their fair share of print. But today we're talking about an absolute classic: the martini. And we'll include a couple martini recipe and a primer on how to make a martini. Table of Contents What's in a Martini Classic Martini Modern "Martinis"… Read
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September 9, 2015

By Peg Kern

Recipe for Pears Poached in Wine from a France Cooking Vacation

Filed Under  Recipes, Wines & Spirits France

What could be more seasonal than a perfect fall poached pear? One of nature's perfectly sweet fruits, a pear "pairs" perfectly with a variety of wines. We've included a classic poached recipe below, using red wine, but try using a white wine (or a sparkler) with some ginger and lemon for another variation! See all our cooking vacations in France.  Poached Pears in Red Wine Serves: 8 Prep time: 5… Read
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September 2, 2015

By Liz SanFilippo Hall

Wine Pairings for Burgers

Filed Under  Special Occasions, Wines & Spirits USA

An ice-cold beer typically goes well with a burger, but here at The International Kitchen we're a bit partial to wine with our meals, and that includes during a barbecue over Labor Day Weekend. As with any wine pairings, it's all about balancing out the flavors of the dish. (And with burgers, that can be a lot of flavor). Check out all of our cooking vacations! First the basics. A… Read
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