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Gregg Hall's Articles in Food Beverage

  • Why Chocolate Is Loved By People All Over The World
    Chocolate has been around for a long time, actually beginning in the Americas with the Mayans centuries ago. The Spanish brought it back with them in the early 1500s and it has exploded in popularity since.
  • Have You Ever Wondered Exactly How Chocolate Is Made?
    It is just a simple bean that is responsible for bringing the dark chocolate truffles to your Valentine's Day candy box, as well as the milk chocolate bars you stash in your desk at work.
  • How Southern Califonia Wines Compete With Fine Wines All Over The World
    Wine is a beverage that is produced throughout the world. Each region may claim to be the best, but the wines produced in California can compete with all of them. California is responsible for 90 percent of the country's wine making.
  • A Look At Some Of The Most Famous French Chocolate Makers
    French chocolate is one of the most popular types of confection in the world. It is used in many tasty treats such as chocolate mousse and the ever popular chocolate eclair.
  • Chocolate, Another Thing The French Are Famous For
    France is famous for many things, such as the Eiffel Tower, and high fashion. They are also famous for their rich cuisine such as crepes and quiche lorraine. They are well noted for their pastries, wine and of course, chocolate.
  • Some Facts You May Not Know About Burgundy Wines
    The making of wine dates back several millennia and there are few wines more revered than those that come from France. What's interesting to note is that French wines are part American.
  • How The Process Of Beermaking Is Done
    The fermentation process was discovered accidentally by the Sumerians. No one knows exactly how this occurred however as it was not written down. It is thought that it may have had something to do with the making of bread since many of the ingredients are the same and if left without cooking, or completely cooking the bread mixture can ferment.
  • A Look At Some Of The Many Things You May Not Know About Beer
    Beer is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages on the market. They come in a huge variety of brands and types, from dark ale, to beer that has reduced calories and carbs. It is an extremely versatile drink that is served from barbeques, to even the fanciest weddings and there are few adults who have not sipped a frosty brew at least one time in their lives.
  • Some Facts Concerning Chocolate That You Probably Don't Know
    Did you know that chocolate was first used only as a drink, and it was bittersweet due to the use of chili peppers? Thank goodness chili peppers were replaced with sugar to make sweet chocolate.
  • Once Reserved For Royalty, Now Chocolate Is For Everyone
    Many of us like or even love chocolate in at least one of its forms. Chocolate can be found in a variety of forms. All chocolate starts out as beans, we most of us enjoy it either as a powder or liquid you can add to drinks, or as candy bars.
  • If You Like Wine, Consider Joining A Wine Club
    Why are wine clubs begun? There are any number of reasons. Perhaps it is because they get special pricing available only to members of a wine club, perhaps they want to take advantage of the variety available every month, and some form because of the social interaction and sharing their favorites with their friends.
  • How To Enjoy Delicious Quality Gourmet Coffee At Home
    In recent years we have been introduced to a wide array of coffees include gourmet. Gourmet coffee is considered gourmet because it is freshly ground from the coffee beans. Learning to make a great cup of gourmet coffee at home is deeply satisfying and simple as long as you keep in mind a few simple tips.
  • How To Easily Learn And Enjoy The Art Of Wine Tasting
    The last time you had a glass of wine did you take the time to taste it, savor the aroma, and even look at the color. Maybe not, but if you learn to taste wine properly you may find that you had never really experienced a glass of wine before.
  • A Look At American Wineries, It's More Than Just California
    Wineries tend to utilize the type of grape that is grown in their region. Because of this, wines have a unique taste and zest, specific to location. Those producing this wine generally have taste for what best compliments their wine.
  • Why Antique Coffee Grinders Are So Great For Grinding Coffee Beans
    For coffee lovers, the rich smell of freshly ground coffee beans in the morning is enticing. The aroma fills the house and you can almost taste the coffee before you pour it in your cup.
  • How The Energy Benefits Of Coffee Were Discovered
    Do you start your day with a morning cup of coffee? Many people do. Do you know how coffee was discovered? There is more to that morning cup of coffee than you realize, read on to find out more about it.
  • How To Find Quality Coffee Beans For The Best Tasting Coffee
    Choosing good coffee beans has a lot more to do with art than with science. And those who know how to, will spare nothing just to find the best coffee beans that money can buy.
  • The Thrill Of Wine Tasting In Paris
    If you are a wine lover and you love to travel as well then you should know about the opportunity to travel to France for some of the most prestigious wine tasting events in the world.
  • An Explanation Of Different Wines
    If you are thinking of entertaining in your home, having dinner parties, or you just want to have a bit of knowledge for that next romantic dinner here are some descriptions for you of different classifications of wine and why they are named the way they are.
  • One Of The Things I Miss Most About The Bahamas Is Bahamian Food
    I have to say that one of the most enjoyable aspects of the trip was the Bahamian food, of course I love that about every place I visit! I love trying out all the local dishes and the Bahamas was no exception.
  • A Look At Cabernet Sauvignon And Merlot Wines
    Grown in the famous Bordeaux predominately, the Cabernet Sauvignon grape is one of the most versatile and widely used of all grapes for winemaking.
  • A Look At Bordeaux And Burgundy Wines
    The regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy in France are world renowned for producing some of the best wines available anywhere. Let’s take a look at them individually.
  • Is Drinking Red Wine Really Good For You?
    Many of us have heard the claim that drinking red wine can actually be healthy, but how much is healthy?
  • How To Understand Labels On Wine Bottles
    There is already a stigma attached to wine of being a high class beverage and above the ordinary citizen without the added feeling of ignorance when trying to understand and comprehend what the terminology on the labels means.
  • How To Know What Wine To Order In A Restaurant
    It can be embarrassing if you are out on a date at a fancy restaurant and you don’t know the right wine to order, it’s even worse if you are out with another couple.
  • How To Taste Wine Like A Pro
    Nobody likes to look like an amateur when doing anything and wine tasting is no exception. By simply following a few guidelines you can look as if you have been to dozens of wine tastings even if you don’t know a cabernet sauvignon from a pinot noir.
  • The Relationship Of Wine And Food
    The relationship between wine and food goes back a long way and there are long standing traditions governing the pairing of certain wines with certain foods. This proper combination of the appropriate wine with a delicious meal results in an enjoyable experience by all who are participating in the event.
  • How Temranillo Has Exploded On The Australian Wine Scene
    In the Rioja region of Spain Temranillo is known as the exclusive red wine from the grape of that area. Now across the ocean from Spain this delicious red wine is now on the verge of dethroning Sangiovese as the top red varietal wine in the land of Oz, not that Oz, Australia!
  • A Closer Look At How Wine Is Made
    Many of us love wine and enjoy the taste but many people really don't know exactly how wine is created. While almost any fruit juice can be used to make wine, the vast majority of wine is made from grapes.
  • How Rare Varietal Wines Are Changing The Australian Wine Industry
    Forward thinking winemakers and grape growers are changing the face of the winemaking industry in Australia by bringing in new varieties of grapes and experimenting with them in new regions
  • Some Places To Indulge Your Chocolate Craving
    For those of us that love chocolate there are some establishments that cater to our need. There are also some festivals with a chocolate theme. Let’s take a look at some of them.
  • Some Cool Chocolate Trivia
    If you are a big fan of chocolate, and who isn’t, you will get a kick out of some of these little trivia items I discovered about chocolate.
  • Do You Crave White Chocolate?
    White chocolate is so delicious, it is actually one of my favorite types of chocolate and I get my quick, cheap fix with the new white chocolate M&Ms that just came out!
  • A Look At Red Wines and White Wines
    Most of us know that wine comes from grapes that are aged. But have you ever wondered what helps the grape age properly and why red wines need more time to age than white wines?
  • The History Of Chocolate
    We usually think of chocolate as a sweet candy created during modern times. But actually, chocolate goes back to the ancient people of Mesoamerica who drank chocolate as a bitter beverage. For these people, chocolate wasn’t just a favorite food—it also played an important role in their religious and social lives.


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