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My name is Casey, and I am a cookware junkie. On this blog, I will list various types and styles of cookware from the very expensive to bargain brands. I'll let you know how each type works and explain what would be the right choices for you. Some people may want to spend huge amounts of cash on top level cookware, but most home cooks can do their best work with average costing tools. I will tell you everything you need to know about how to know if cookware is priced right, a great brand and useful for the type of foods you want to make.

When Buying Christmas Spirits, Wine Works Well

28 October 2016
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Before you hit the liquor store to stock up for the holidays, reevaluate your Christmas menus and party plans; will wine work? Wine is an excellent alternative to mixing cocktails and spending money on spirits that may not get consumed. From cooking to gifting, wine is a practical and cost-efficient alternative that will still provide the warm feelings and rosy glow for all who imbibe.

Some ways to highlight wine during the holidays are:

A signature cocktail. Instead of stocking a bar, offer some wine cocktails and concoctions that will please your holiday guests. For instance, prepare pitchers of a winter-themed sangria with your favorite full-body reds and harvest fruits, such as berries, pears, and grapes.

Great gift ideas. Looking for the perfect gift for a friend, neighbor, or coworker? Give them a bottle of really nice wine to enjoy at their own holiday functions and parties. Give a crisp brut or a rich red in a beautiful bag with a ribbon and tag.

Wine tasting parties. Go all out by hosting a wine tasting during the holidays; ask guests to bring a bottle of their favorite wine to sample during the event. You may also qualify that by asking guests to bring a bottle that fits your tasting theme, such as their favorite red or favorite wine from a specific region, to diversify your tasting a bit.

Regional favorites. Make the holidays the time that you sample and buy locally-produced wines. Enjoy Muscadine wine from North Carolina or sweet blueberry port from Maine; these make excellent gifts to share with others, too! Visit local stores and online vendors to find native varietals made in your region.

Formal affairs. Wine is the perfect accompaniment to your holiday dinners and formal functions. It suits a wide range of palates and is easy to prepare and serve. Plan on pairing wines with each course of the meal so that guests get an entire experience at your event. For instance, serve crisp rose wine with appetizers, red and white during the meal, and a sweet dessert wine to finish.

Don't waste time and money stocking a bar; start looking for wines to pull out during the holiday season. For your parties, gifts, and menus, visit a business like JJ Buckley Fine Wines to find unique varietals this Christmas. You will find it to be an easier and more practical approach to bringing some spirit to your season!