Category Archives: wines & spirits

Mead—a sweet alcoholic drink made by fermenting honey and other ingredients—will not be safe in most cases if you can’t have gluten, especially if you’re particularly sensitive to trace gluten. Mead is frequently made with gluten-containing ingredients such as barley and barley malt or with ingredients and/or processes that carry a high risk of gluten cross-contamination.

For most wine drinkers, vino is part of a lifestyle, one that includes many other factors influencing health. This creates a challenge for scientists interested in the relationship of wine to anti-aging and its effects on fitness.

Natural wines, made without additives and from organically grown grapes, should be healthier, right? Scientifically, it’s harder to prove than you might think, and it is possible that some manipulated wines may actually have benefits. To be clear, I am not here to defend the use of additives such as “Mega Purple” especially when they are used to hide deficiencies in bulk production wines, but in the interest of science I try to keep an open mind.

Fresh breath, a strong heart, immunity…who knew that consuming beer, wine, and other liquors could give you a healthy advantage?

Every occasion, be it a birthday party, wedding, first date, Friday night, or Sunday brunch, it is always a good time to have a drink or two. Many people are used to drinking just beer or wine, but there are several other great alcoholic beverages that you should try from time to time.

For many years, wine cocktails got a bad rap because of wine coolers. Thankfully, they are having a moment once again, and for great reasons. As pretty as they are light and refreshing, they make for a good drink whether you throwing a party for two or 32. You can craft spritzes and sangrias in batches. Both are very festive and can entertain a huge crowd without anyone going thirsty.

Every meal must be well prepared to give out an incredible taste and wow everyone present; this is exactly where food and wine combination skills come in handy. Not every wine is meant for any food and vice versa; the combination should be great if at all you want to end up with nothing but the best meal.

Do you like to enjoy a glass of wine with the dinner? We have good news for you, not only that a glass of wine can de-stress you after a hard day at work, it also has some health benefits.