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Black Tea Wine

ben — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:37:48 +0000

Wine Recipes

4 tablespoons bulk black tea
1 11-oz can frozen red or white grape concentrate, depending on desired color
2 lbs sugar
2 tsp citric acid
6 pts water
1 tsp yeast nutrient
1 pkt wine yeast

Bring water to a boil and pour over the tea and sugar, stir well, and infuse until cool. Strain into primary, add grape concentrate, acid, nutrient and yeast. Cover and ferment until s.g. drops below 1.020. Transfer to secondary, fit airlock and ferment to dryness. Rack when wine is clear and completely dry, top up and refit airlock. Rack again after 45 days, stabilize, refit airlock, and set aside for 3-4 weeks. Sweeten to taste if desired and bottle.

Source: Jack Keller

Hector The Hero – Jenna Reid with Aly Bain

ben — Mon, 31 May 2010 10:00:00 +0000

Jenna Reid - fiddle
Aly Bain - fiddle
Phil Cunningham - piano
Jerry Douglas - dobro

Sweet And Spicy Pork Chili

ben — Sun, 30 May 2010 09:46:00 +0000

Ingredients

1 teaspoon(s) vegetable oil
2 pound(s) boneless pork chops or tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 shallots, coarsely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
2 clove(s) garlic, minced
2 teaspoon(s) crushed red-pepper flakes
2 tablespoon(s) chili powder
1 can(s) (14 1/2-ounce) low-sodium beef broth
1 can(s) (14-ounce) low-fat coconut milk
1 teaspoon(s) grated fresh ginger
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut on the diagonal (about 1 cup)
3 tablespoon(s) frozen orange-juice concentrate
1 tablespoon(s) low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup(s) light brown sugar
6 cup(s) hot cooked rice
Chopped scallions (optional)

Directions

In a large Dutch oven, add oil and heat over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot but not smoking, add pork; cook until lightly browned -- 6 to 8 minutes. Remove pork, set aside, and reduce heat to medium.

Add shallots and sauté until translucent -- about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add red-pepper flakes, chili powder, beef broth, coconut milk, and ginger. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Add carrots and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Add orange-juice concentrate, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes. Serve warm over cooked rice and sprinkle with chopped scallions, if desired.

New Zealand Pinot Noir

ben — Fri, 28 May 2010 00:38:00 +0000

HOT LEGS' Kyle Meyer reviews and recommends Pinot Noir wines from New Zealand.

Ommegang Witte

ben — Thu, 27 May 2010 09:09:00 +0000

Crystal joins me for a back-to-back episode. This time we review something similar to the last beer: an American take on the Belgian White or "witbier" style from a brewery right here in New York - Ommegang! I really enjoy this style of beer and wanted to see what Crystal would think of something much more authentic than Blue Moon or Shock Top.

Drinking Red Wine Is Healthy

ben — Wed, 26 May 2010 22:20:00 +0000

Wine can offer some good health benefits when taken in moderation. Drinking red wine is healthy due to the flavonoids it contains. Red wine has higher amounts of flavonoids than white wine because the red wine is produced by fermentation in the presence of the grape skins.

As with any alcoholic beverage there is the danger of overindulging. Please keep in mind that the health benefits are only helpful when red wine is consumed in moderation. Drinking in excessive amounts you risk undermining the health benefits you might receive if you simply drank in moderation. Experts recommend that men should consume no more than two alcoholic beverages per day and women should have no more than one per day to achieve the health benefits and avoid the risks of overindulgence.

Drinking Red Wine is Healthy Due to Flavonoids

Honey Roasted Peanuts

ben — Tue, 25 May 2010 23:56:00 +0000

Ingredients:

* 1 lb peanuts, preferably raw
* 1/3 cup honey
* 2 tbsp butter
* 2 tsp salt, divided use
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 1/4 tsp cinnamon
* 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Preparation:

1. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 C).

2. Place the butter, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and 1 tsp salt in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave until the butter is melted, about 45 seconds, stirring halfway through. Once melted, stir until the liquid is smooth.

3. Add the peanuts to the honey mixture and stir until they're all coated. Pour the peanuts out onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them into an even layer.

4. Bake the peanuts for a total of 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent burning. The peanuts at the edges will brown faster, so it's important to stir regularly to get an even roasting.

5. Once the peanuts are golden brown, remove them from the oven and stir again to distribute the honey on the baking sheet. After a minute or two, sprinkle the granulated sugar and remaining 1 tsp salt on top and stir again, to give them a bit of texture. As they cool at room temperature, stir occasionally, to break up any big clumps.

6. Once the peanuts have cooled completely, place them in an airtight container or plastic bag and store them at room temperature.

Source: About.com

Honey Roasted Peanuts

ben — Tue, 25 May 2010 23:56:00 +0000

How To Grow Your Own Ingredients To Make Your Own Beer

ben — Tue, 25 May 2010 11:12:00 +0000

By Graham Williams

There are two main beer-making ingredients that you can grow. Both hops and barley can be grown at home if you want.

Hops are known by the scientific name humulus. It is commonly referred to as hops vines, however the term vine is misleading. The hops plant is actually a bine plant. These plants use stiff stems with hairs to aid in climbing. They will wrap themselves around something in a clockwise fashion to grow. They grow very quickly, growing from 20cm to 50cm per week during peak growth periods.

Hops are perennial plants and are most commonly grown in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. They are rather easy to grow and can be grown indoors or out. Hops are susceptible to certain types of insects, so caution needs to be taken to prevent insect infestation. Hops flower during summer and the flower seedpod is the actual hops. These can be picked after the seed is formed, usually in August. The hops are then air-dried for several days at which time they are ready for use.

Barley is another main ingredient in beer. Barley is a grain, commonly grown throughout the Northern Hemisphere. It is grown as a major cereal food as well as for animal feed. There are several types of barley. Each type has a different protein and enzyme content and therefore produces different styles of beer. High protein barley is used to produce malt beer. Two-row barley is used in traditional English style ales. Six-row barley is used primarily in lager beer. Four-row barley is not suitable for use in brewing.

It takes a lot of room to produce barley and it cannot be grown well indoors as it needs quite a tall space. Unless you have a large field, you may not be able to grow your own barley. Picking and husking barley can be a tedious process.

While growing your own ingredients for beer can be rewarding and economical, unless you have the time and the space you may want to leave the growing of hops or barley to others.

Graham Williams is the owner of http://www.gw-ebooks.com this site is full of books that are about hobbies such as Brewing your own beer, Camping, Bird watching, Beekeeping. While your there don't forget to sign up to my newsletter and you will receive monthly discounts in any new book that is added each month you can visit my site here http://www.gw-ebooks.com

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Rocky Top

ben — Tue, 25 May 2010 00:08:00 +0000

The Osborne Brothers perform "Rocky Top."