Category: Food Facts – Food History

Have Some Cabernet Franc On International Cabernet Franc Day

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[1] Pouring a glass of Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley (photo © Ashes & Diamonds Winery). [2] Clusters of Cabernet Franc grapes (photo © Mauro Lima | Unsplash). [3] A charcuterie board with Cabernet Franc (photo © Gamble Family Vineyards). [4] Ashes & Diamonds Winery is known for producing wines that are influenced by ‘60s…
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Lebkuchen Christmas Spice Cookies & The History Of Lebkuchen

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[1] Nuremberg-style lebkuchen, baked fresh in Colorado (all photos © Leckerlee). [2] Serve them on a beautiful tray…. [3] …or with coffee… [4] One of the collectible tins (several lovely designs are available). [5] Snack time. [6] Chocolate-covered lebkuchen with a cup of coffee. [7] Regular size and minis. [8] Regular lebkuchen with a cup…
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Parfait History & A Key Lime Yogurt Parfait For National Parfait Day

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[1] A strawberry parfait built in a milkshake glass (photo © Fortnum & Mason). [2] An over-the-top chocolate Oreo sundae with chocolate and vanilla ice cream, crushed Oreos, fudge sauce, and whipped cream, served in a jumbo brandy snifter (photo © Emile Mbunzama | Unsplash). [3] Vanilla ice cream with lemon curd, raspberries, and chocolate…
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What Is Carmenere Wine & The History Of Carmenere

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[1] Carménère has become a flagship grape in Chile (photo © Dziana Hasanbekava| Pexels). [2] The wine pairs very well with aged cheeses—in this photo, it’s Parmigiano-Reggiano (photo © Luigi Giordano | Dreamstime). [3] Serve it with steak and most other meats (photo © Organic Beef Company| Facebook).   November 24th is National Carmenénère Day.…
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Chocolate Goat Cheese Log: Like A Tangy Chocolate Cheesecake

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Why don’t more cheese makers make chocolate goat cheese? It is a splendid indulgence, a more dense version of chocolate cheesecake. Since we had our first bite of Capri Chocolate Goat Cheese Log, we were hooked. (You can buy it from the producer, Westfield Farms, or from iGourmet or An entry from France, La Bonne…
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