The Revival of the “Green Fairy” Are you familiar with Absinthe – the “Green Fairy”?  A now legalized liquor that has long been rumored to cause madness.  No other drink has … Continued

  Questions and Answers Alcohol Evaporation in Cooking and Baking Question: When you use alcohol in cooking a dish, how long does it take for alcohol to burn off?  Is the … Continued

Questions and Answers – Wine Vinegar Question: Does wine vinegar have any alcohol components left after they have been processed as vinegars?  Is there any wine or alcohol in wine … Continued

How To Substitute For Alcohol : Alcohol Substitutions Following is a general list of alcohol substitutions that can be used when cooking with alcohol is simply not an option.  Choose … Continued

If you have ever been to Italy, you will instantly know about Italian Limoncello.   Lemons are one of the most important staples in the food of Sorrento, Italy.  They have … Continued

Questions and Answers – Calvados (French Apple Brandy)   Question: I am making a caramelized apple dessert.  The sauce that will be boiled and poured over the top consists of … Continued

Recipe was shared by Ron Carducci.  Ron says,  “I have relatives in Italy and they make limoncello the same way it is made all through Italy.  Additionally, almost without exception, … Continued

    Photos from the SakeOne (producer of Momokawa and Moonstone), tasting room in Forest Grove, OR.  The home of the only American owned and produced sake.  My tour of … Continued

  The term flamb [flahm-BAY] is a French word meaning “flaming” or “flamed.”  Flambe means to ignite foods that have liquor or liqueur added.  This is done for a dramatic … Continued

Fulvia’s Italian Limoncello – This version of Italian Limoncello was shared with me by Fulvia Guyger of Prineville, OR.  Fulvia is originally from Italy and makes this wonderful version of Limoncello, … Continued

How To Cook With Wine “If you do not have a good wine to use, it is far better to omit it, for a poor one can spoil a simple … Continued

  You know how to drink wine, but do you really know how to taste it? Wine tasting is not the same as drinking it.  To experience the true flavor … Continued