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I finally decided to quit drinking during covid
Like a lot of people during the "challenging " hurdles of 2020, I have increased my consumption of alcohol. I have always been a "social drinker". Being in sales, and working with other young people, there were always opportunities. "Thirsty Thursday ", "Thank god its Friday. "I've had a great day in sales - lets celebrate." "I've had a lousy day , I need a drink." And the oh so common " supplier/social/ schmoozing events. Being a part of this culture , drinking on the almost daily was very socially acceptable. When I found out in April 2020 that I was officially laid off, I made sure to stock up on some boxes of wine (its a pandemic ! What if they RUN OUT?!). This began the beginning of the "downslope." Zooms calls with friends over a glass of wine at 12pm were acceptable. "Who cares , its wine o clock somewhere ?" Memes were circulating the internet making jokes and making it even more acceptable that majority of the population was rushing to the liquor store and numbing the fear with booze. My drinking continued.
By April Anne Coral5 years ago in Proof
German Mulled Wine and Christmas Holidays
Let me tell you about this combination of red wine and spices, an absolute classic during the german Christmas season. We do call it Glühwein, and it is an absolute must on every Christmas market. Directly translated, it would be named glowing wine, and this describes the exact feeling while drinking. It gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling of wellness. Added to being around your family and friends, it is a perfect place for recreation and relaxation.
By Tom Fenske5 years ago in Proof
Choose Your Own Wine-venture!. Second Place in The Perfect Pairing Challenge. Top Story - December 2020.
It can be difficult to make decisions, but it's something we have to do every day. What will I have for dinner? Is today the day I finally clean my car? Should I like my ex's Instagram post? A study from Cornell estimated that the average adult makes 35,000 remotely conscious choices each day. That's a lot of decisions!
By Daniela Bishop5 years ago in Proof
Qualities to look when hiring a bartender
Bartenders are engaging, mindful, and creates a pleasant environment for your guests or clients, ensuring a great time for them. It is what a great bartender can do for your business. If you are looking to hire bartender on any of the occasions, here are some of the traits you can find in a great bar service provider.
By Thecocktailmakers5 years ago in Proof
The Classic Horror Fanatics Guide to Wine Pairing. Top Story - December 2020.
Calling all classic horror fanatics and amateur wine connoisseurs! The cold season is upon us, and as you bundle up for a chilly winter in quarantine, maybe it’s time to spice up your evenings. Wine in itself is an experience and when put together with an equally interesting film, it makes for a heightened drinking and watching experience. Throwing it back to the classics that spanned the 1930’s through the early 1960’s, I’ve paired these black and white blockbusters with the most flavorful and colorful wines from the Washington state wine region.
By Alesia Brooks5 years ago in Proof
In Praise of the Bellissima Bellini
My favorite food and wine pairing is the bellini cocktail. In essence, it's fruit juice for grownups, but that description hardly does it justice. Prosecco and white peach puree team up for a sophisticated yet entirely approachable potent potable. Like the mimosa, which pairs sparkling wine with orange juice, the bellini is lovely to have along with a sumptuous brunch. But it's also the perfect thirst quencher at any time, especially on a hot summer day in Venice, where it was invented.
By Denise Shelton5 years ago in Proof
Three Steps of Perfect Pairings
FOUNDATION AND CREATION The magic that wine can bring to food was introduced to me from an early age before I even thought to try the strange-smelling grape juice. My mother would spend the holidays cooking and baking with every moment she had. It became impossible for me not to get caught up in the preparations for daily meals and countless sweets meant for friends and family. To this day, I have a practical library of recipes, most of which I have yet to even try.
By Jonathan Ryder5 years ago in Proof
A Parent's Guide to Wine Pairings. Third Place in The Perfect Pairing Challenge. Top Story - November 2020.
Ask any sommelier, casual wine enthusiast or twenty-two year-old college girl what their favorite wine is and you will get answers that run the gamut from dry to sweet, cheap to expensive, and "more about taste" to "will mess you up after just one glass". Wine is an amazing drink like that, it brings people together. There are some who get paid to swish it around in their mouths and spit it out. There are people who buy wine glasses with quirky sayings about their favorite blush. Then, dear readers, there are parents. Parents don't care about the specifics. Parents don't care about whether its supposed to be cold or room temperature. Just pour. It. In. A. Glass. Or don't. We're flexible.
By Markita Daniel5 years ago in Proof
A feast in Autumn
Crab (Hairy crab) paired with yellow rice wine is a very classic match in Chinese cuisine. “When you feel the Autumn breeze, it’s the time to eat crab; the chrysanthemum is blooming; you can smell the crab’s aroma.” In late Autumn, the hairy crabs have reached their peak. The meat is firm and full, the crab cream is golden, and the crab paste is like white jade. Paired with some warm yellow rice wine, even the cold in autumn cannot stop our enthusiasm for eating crabs. After all, the delicious carb can only be tasted this season from September to November. At this season, hairy crabs generally strong and mature. The flavor of the crab cream and crab paste is the best. Later in December, the hairy crabs will look a little empty that not as plump as before.
By Golden Maple5 years ago in Proof
