Recipes for Making Your Own Homebrew Beer Homemade or home-brewed beer can be a rewarding experience with the right tools and the right recipe. A search of the Internet will bring up everything from recipes for Moose Milk Stout to Lawnmower Special. Here is a collection of homebrew beers from around the world.
Beer Brewing 101: How To Make Cheap (But Great Tasting) Beer If you enjoy drinking beer, but don't enjoy the high prices of going to a bar or restaurant for a decent brew, you can brew your own beer in your kitchen. If you are tired of paying a lot of money for beer that you think tastes like cat piss, you should consider brewing it yourself.
Art of the Drink: Classic Caipirinha As the weather warms up, Anthony and Melissa show you the secrets behind Brazil's national drink, the Caipirinha.
Art of the Drink: The Samuels Anthony and Melissa wrap up AOTD's first year with an original cocktail honoring the First Family of Bourbon.
Wine Library TV, Episode 61: Restaurant wines and funny sounds Today Gary explores 4 wines that are often found on Restaurant lists and you get a look at some of the behind the scenes things going on at Wine Library. Gary tastes Cakebread, Far Niente, Stag's Leap and Duckhorn. Enjoy and please leave Gary comments!
Wine Library TV, Episode 62: 3 Highly rated Reds With his apartment move completed Gary returns today with a new episode of WLTV. Today Gary tastes and reviews three red wines. See how these three highly rated wines stack up. Also Gary has a new question for our viewers today.
Wine Library TV, Episode 63: California Red Zinfandel Today Gary Vaynerchuk attacks California Red Zinfandel, their Alcohol's, flavors and finishes. Gary V loves Zinfandel so it will be fun to see what he thinks of these 4 wines. Please join in and leave a comment.
Become a Private Bartender Are you a bartender and are you sick of getting bad shifts at your job? Do you want to control your work schedule and get paid top dollar for your bartending skills? You can become a private bartender with the tips I am about to give you. Even if you are not a bartender you can get the training you need and become a private bartender.
Bartending for Dummy: 5 Keys to Success Behind a Bar Have you always wondered how it would be to make an extra few hundred dollars behind a bar each week? I have spent the last 5 years living as a bartender as I attend and finish college, and I must say it is going to be hard to give up the money. I am here to help you get behind a bar and make a generous CASH salary like I have, and may continue to do.
The Complete Bartender: How to Become a Better Bartender The complete bartender has specific qualities that his or her customers benefit from. I am sorry to say, but not a single one of these qualities includes anything physical. Yes, it is nice to have a decent looking person serving you from behind the bar, but that is not the most important thing and most customers will gladly trade in a hot bartender for one that will take care of them the right way.
Wine Library TV, Episode 58: I'm Not Pissed Today Gary takes Wine Library TV to the next level, creating a forum for honest discussion about wines. Gary loves sharing his passion for wine with you and now he needs your help. Gary needs input from you the viewer proving that Wine Library TV is not a one-way street. Oh yes, he also reviews a hot Pinot Noir from New Zealand and lets you know who it stacks up against traditional Burgandy. Follow Gary into this brave new world.
Wine Library TV, Episode 59: Argentine Malbecs In today's episode Gary tastes and reviews four Malbecs from Argentina. Gary also responds to the overwhelming response from our viewers. Keep those comments and the emails coming!
Wine Library TV, Episode 60: 90 point wines 2 reds 2 whites Today Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 4 different wines all scored 90 points or higher. This is a great episode and one that we think will drive a lot of comments. Enjoy the Chardonnay's and Barolo.
101 Bartending Basics: Mixology for the Beginning Bartender Bartending is becoming a great way to make extra money or to make a great living. There are new bars and restaurants popping up all over the place. In order to become a bartender you need to know some of the basics. I am going to lead you through some of the 101-bartending basics of mixology.
Girl Bartender: Does Male or Female Make a Difference There is an ongoing debate in the world of bartending on whether being male or female makes a difference behind the bar. It does, but mainly for the bar owner more than the actual bartender. For the bartender the only thing that really matters is their skill level.
Mixology School: The Bartender's Recipe Guide Mixology is basically the art of mixing a good drink behind a bar. There are many different definitions to what a good drink is. Some of us like it strong enough to put hair on our chest, and others like it fruity and tasty. It just depends on what your taste is. Every bartender should go through Mixology School, and I am going to tell you why.
Sangria Summer Nights For years now a staple to my summertime diet has been to have a glass or two of sangria while sitting out on my patio on those warm summer evenings with friends. Sangria is a wine based punch that originates from Portugal and Spain. The word sangria is derived from the Spanish word sangre, which means blood. Sangria is usually made from red wine, sliced citrus fruit, sugar, and a sprit such as brandy or triple sec.
A Great Sangria Recipe Read all about Sangria, including the different kinds and get a great true Sangria recipe.
Creating a Traditional Sangria Recipe from Spain Besides the beautiful weather and beaches of Spain, you'll not want to miss out on one of the great sangria recipes at the local bars and restaurants. Sangria is a drink that's traditional to Spain, and nearly any restaurant establishment will serve it.
Wine Library TV, Episode 57: We're Back! Gary rates 4 Australian Wines Watch today as Wine Library TV returns after it's hiatus. Gary talks about TV deals and the future direction of Wine Library TV. Then Gary reviews four Australian wines and reviews them in a unique way. This is one episode you can't miss!
Wine Terms for the Scared For whatever reason, wine has become a drink that some people fear. Some people are simply too scared to approach it, looking at a bottle the same way they used to look at the popular girl or boy they had a crush on in high school. No one is really sure when wine got this reputation, but it did: wine is the most intimidating of alcohol.
Seven Essential Wines: What to Always Have on Hand You're not quite ready to fill your entire wine cellar, but you need to have at least some wines on hand. Here's a guide to selecting and maintaining seven essential wines so you are prepared for any situation.
Wine 101 Have you wondered what the differences are between the red and white wine or how to taste wine? Wine 101 navigates you through some of nuances and gets you on track to becoming aficionado.
How to Make a Manhattan Cocktail Are you tired of drinking the same thing every time you want a cocktail? Are you looking to try a great drink with some history attached to it? Why not try a Manhattan cocktail? This guide to the Manhattan cocktail will show you everything you need to know to make them at home.
Espresso Martini The espresso martini is a delicious way to satisfy both your craving for alcohol and your caffeine fix. Learn some of the most popular ways to make this up and coming new drink in this article.
Art of the Drink: His-n-Hers Anthony introduces February DrinkArt Girl Krysta and shows you the perfect new libation for Valentine's Day!
Wine Library TV, Episode 52: 05 Bordeaux Update, Where is the Market Going? Today Gary Vaynerchuk updates the world where the 2005 Bordeaux Market has gone. What will happen with Pape Clement, Pavie, Haut Brion, Mouton, Petrus, Latour, Troplong Mondot, Clinet, Branon and others go? Gary is also tasting 4 great Bordeaux, lets see his reaction to them.
I Love Italian Wine and Food: The Marche Region If you are looking for fine Italian wine and food, consider The Marche region of central Italy. You may find a bargain, and I hope that you'll have fun on this fact-filled wine education tour.
I Love Italian Wine and Food: Liguria Region, Tuscany Wine I love Italian wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of Italy's twenty regions. This article explores the Liguria region of northern Italy. Bargains abound. I'll make specific recommendations, and won't be silent if I'm unhappy with a wine.
I Love Italian Wine and Food: Riserva Wines I love Italian wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of Italy's twenty regions. What does the word Riserva on the label mean? Can you still get a bargain?
Bar Tool Time No matter what task is before an individual, you must have the proper tools to accomplish the job. If you want to tend bar, whether in the home or professionally, to make quality drinks which everyone will enjoy, you will need your box of bar tools, which will allow you to turn out delicious concoctions. Having the correct tools will ease the job of making good drinks. Let's take a look at the most essential tools.
Restaurant Cocktail Menu: World's Best Food and Wine Combo Don't bother mentally processing the infinite pairings possible with food and wine, in any consideration of the world's best. I must also leave out my personal childhood favorite of Tom's Peanut Butter Crackers and Coca Cola (a treat I still indulge on road trips). There is no doubt that a well made Sazerac cocktail with freshly opened oysters stands astride the epicurean world like The Colossus of Rhodes as the best possible combination of food and drink.
The Origin of the Cocktail The cocktail has the distinction of being an original American drink. Its origins are murky, but the most common account names one Antoine Amedee Peychaud, a young Creole from a distinguished French family, as the originator of the drink.
Wine Library TV, Episode 51: Gary Vaynerchuk Tastes the Wines of Raymond Gary welcomes Walter Raymond from Raymond vineyards. One of the great California wineries makes it's latest reserve selections available for Gary to comment on. Watch as there is a huge surprise at the end of the show.
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