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Would You Buy Wine Bottled in Plastic?
Over the past couple of years, the wine industry has gone from mostly glass bottles with corks to a bevy of boxed varietals and wines with screwcaps. Now meet the industry's newest container contender: plastic wine bottles. Because they're one-eighth the weight of a typical glass bottle and take up 20 percent less space, plastic bottles are more cost effective and environmentally friendly.
Are You a Fan of Screw Caps on Wine Bottles?
Are You a Fan of Screw Caps on Wine Bottles?
I love them!
I don't mind them occasionally, but if I'm paying for a bottle of wine at a restaurant, it better have a cork!
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Do You Drink Boxed Or Screw Cap Wine?
I attended a fashion show pre-party with FabSugar and was only mildly surprised to see that boxed wine sat on all of the tables. It used to be that boxed wines, and their frowned upon cousin the screw cap, were reserved for large quantities of bad quality table wine. However, with better technology and techniques in sealing boxes/bottles, many young and established wineries are turning to the box and the easy to open bottle.
Boxed Wine: Love It or Hate It?
Lately, I've heard an increasing amount of hype around how much wine in a box has improved over the years. Like screw-cap wines, boxed wine has become more widely accepted. Because of their unique dispensing system, the wines can last up to six weeks — much longer than the average bottle of wine, which can only survive a couple of days.
Go Green! Turn Old Wine Bottles Into Water Holders
Plastic water bottles produce a lot of waste; one way to cut back is to use larger, refillable bottles for drinking water at home. This works well in an area like San Francisco where the tap water is drinkable and delicious.
Since I entertain a lot, I thought it would be eco-chic to make my own!
Happy Hour With Entourage, Part 2
On Friday I introduced you to Kimberly Jackson of Jax Vineyards. YumSugar and I met her at a recent wine tasting, where we were attracted to one bottle in particular: Y3 Chardonnay. We loved the sleek and chic appearance.
Summer Sipping Tips
With the weather heating up and the bbq busy grilling, it can be hard to find the perfect wine for summer sipping. Vegetables in winter are usually part of a sauce or as a component in a dish, however in summer we enjoy them in their pure and simple form, lightly grilled or softly dressed. Here are some useful hints to help you select the right wine: - Pair raw vegetables with chilled whites.
The Ultimate Bar: Corkscrew
Every week YumSugar highlights an essential tool for the ultimate kitchen. People are always asking her what her favorite kitchen tool is and in a response to this perpetual question, she is creating a list of kitchen must-haves and special splurges (attention brides: use this as a checklist when creating your registry!). Lately I've noticed that more and more people are asking me about what the perfect hostess should have in her bar.
What's Yummy This Week: YumSugar Weekly Recap
- It's a long weekend, so get out and get your grill on! We've got a full Memorial Day BBQ plan for you, with great recipes, drink ideas and more!
- I love blue cheese, but I'm not sure I would want to smell like it on purpose.
- My favorite video of the week is definitely this Skoda Fabia commercial where they make an entire car out of cake.
- TeamSugar members always impress me, this week I want to make sure you guys check out crispet1's triple layer chocolate fudge cake and mymaria's Asian stroganoff/drunken noodle dish.
- Do you drink diet or regular soda? If you drink diet, would you drink 12 cans a day?
- If you're looking for dessert, give these a try: simple vanilla pudding or a no bake sorbet with limoncello spiked fruit.
- If you don't like plain water, you might want to pick up a Pur flavor cartridge.
- Learn two ways to do a great American classic: macaroni and cheese for beginners and experts.
- Can't get enough of Rachael Ray?
Happy Hour: Loimer Lois Grüner Veltliner
This weekend I found myself in the wine section of my local grocery store, staring at what appeared to be a green wine. Since St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, I figured I might as well take it home and see what it was all about (besides thanks to global warming, it was really warm out that day and a cold white wine sounded great).
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