Flor

Literally flower, a layer of yeast cells that forms naturally on top of manzanilla and fino Sherries as they age in the cask. Flor acts to prevent OXIDATION and also contributes a unique flavor to the wine.

You should serve the same amount of a dessert wine as you would a regular wine.

Answer: False.

False. Since dessert wines are so concentrated and luscious, an appropriate serving is smaller--no more than two ounces (about half the standard serving of dry table wine). It’s fine to use white wine glasses or even glasses that are somewhat smaller. That said, the glasses you use should not be tiny--remember you still need room to swirl the wine. Finally, dessert wines should be served chilled, or at coolish room temperature. No dessert wine should ever be served warm.

A Passion for Paprika

Paprika, along with several other Hungarian culinary essentials—tomatoes, sour cherries, coffee, and phyllo (which the Hungarians immortalized by reinventing as strudel)—were all introduced by the Turks during their numerous occupations. Be that as it may,… Continue reading

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