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Sherry is a fortified wine, made in Spain from three types of grapes: Palomino, Pedro Ximénez, and Muscat (Moscatel). Sherry-style wines made in other countries often use other grape varieties.

Sherry differs from other wines because of how it is treated after fermentation. It is first fortified with brandy and then if destined to be fino style a yeast called flor is allowed to grow on top. Oloroso style is fortified to a strength where the flor cannot grow. (In contrast, port wine is fortified to a higher percentage of alcohol than sherry, effectively preventing the growth of any yeast.)

REGIONS

JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA or JEREZ for short, the Scheris of the Moors, one of their fortresses in Spain, was long a walled city of great strategic importance. Today it is a busy town, and the hub of the Sherry Trade. It stands upon the main road from Seville to Cadiz, some 9 miles north of Port St. Mary at the top corner of the Bay of Cadiz and at the mouth of the Guadalete; and 12 miles east of Sanlucar, upon the left bank of the Guadalquivir, immediately before it flows into the Atlantic.

JEREZ has given its name to Sherry, the wine of Jerez (both names Jerez and Sherry being corruptions of the old .Moorish name of the town, Scheris), which Shakespeare and all Elizabethans loved and praised above all others. To the Victorians, Sherry and hospitality were synonymous: few, indeed, were then the homes without a welcoming decanter of Sherry upon the mahogany, awaiting the pleasure of your company. Today, in spite of the notorious fickleness of fashion; in spite of high taxes and of bureaucratic controls, Sherry, the wine made from the white grapes of the Jerez vineyards, still is still first favorite among all the wines imported into Great Britain.

ANDALUCIA

Andalucia no longer comprises three kingdoms as it once did, nor is it any longer the great Moorish Province that it was once, but still is the richest and sunniest part of Spain, stretching from Castile, in the North, to the Straits, in the South; and from the Mediterranean, in the East, to Portugal and the Atlantic in the West.

SEVILLE the capital of Andalucia, is one of the fairest cities in the world, but sea-going ships have long ceased to come up the Guadalquivir to its once busy quays with the gold and goods of the Indies. The inexhaustible wealth of Andalucia is in its fertile soil and genial climate, its wheat, oil and wine; its oranges, figs and other fruits; its light-hearted, hard-working people.

Vines flourish and wine is made in many parts of Andalucia, but the vineyards which produce the finest and most distinctive white Spanish wine, Sherry, that which brings solace and joy to all men and women of taste and discerning thirst, are the vineyards scattered twixt Guadalquivir and Guadalete, during the last lap of their seawards run, the first reaching the Atlantic at Sanlucar de Barrameda, and the other the Bay of Cadiz, at Port St. Mary.

Andrew Johnson loves a glass of wine. He also likes to write, so a website about wine seemed to make sense. Visit http://www.thewinelover.org for a free wine eBook, more articles, information about wine and a new forum.

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Oh the glorious stinking rose! And the aroma! I love garlic.
It’s a mainstay of almost every cuisine. It can conjure up the
vision of a fabulous meal. Others might say, go for the breathe
mints. But there’s no denying that garlic has been valued for
thousands of years and has served a wide range of purposes. A
little bulb with a big history. It has even been used as
currency. In the days of the pharaohs, ancient Egyptians
considered garlic so valuable that they placed it in tombs,
including in King Tut’s. Ancient Greeks gave it to Olympian
athletes for strength and stamina. And in India, 5,000-year-old
Sanskrit records describe its curative properties.

Why not try several varieties? There are 300 worldwide! The
American version has a strong flavor and papery, white skin.
Whatever variety you choose, fresh garlic–a little or a lot–is
a healthy way to put that extra zing in almost anything. Select
garlic with firm, compact cloves and no green shoots. Store
garlic in a cool, dark place away from moisture and it will last
several weeks. (Note: if you put it in the refrigerator, it can
turn bitter)

Try roasting garlic, it becomes mellow and has a sweet taste.
Cut off the bottom of one head and separate the cloves, leaving
the paper covering on. Drizzle with olive oil and bake at 350 F.
for 20 minutes.

You can enhance the flavor of mashed potatoes with garlic. Just
boil the garlic with the potatoes (2 large peeled cloves per
potato) and mash together.

You can remove the garlic smell from your hands by rubbing them
with a stainless steel spoon.

Garlic is not only a culinary aid, it is also one of the oldest
known medicinal plants. Traditional Chinese medicine has made
use of garlic for more than 3,000 years. Current research is
trying to determine the role it could play in treating many
health problems. Some are, protection from heart disease and
strokes, possibly helping to prevent cancer, and increasing your
immune system.

In addition, garlic may offer help for oily skin. Use garlic
often, and delight in the benefits of one of the oldest known
medicinal plants.

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There you are in your favorite gourmet food market, eyeing up the sweet dessert sauces and gourmet ice cream toppings that are ever so carefully stacked on a display in front of you. You pick up some of the jars and turn them over to see the prices. $7.00 to $10.00!! So you pick another brand and see the prices are much in the same range. Are they crazy, you think to yourself? How could this little jar of ice cream topping cost so much? Is it really that much better than the well-known brands available at the grocery store? What on earth is the difference? Is this really a premium product? Isn’t chocolate sauce just chocolate sauce?

Premium dessert sauces and ice cream toppings actually are premium and differ quite a bit from the widely available commercial varieties.

Some of the bigger differences to note:

Most premium sauces have very few to no preservatives. You can clearly understand what the ingredients are that are written on the label.

Top quality fresh ingredients are used such as real cream, butter and sugar in the sauces. Also, the type of chocolate used is of the highest quality, resulting in a much richer, smoother consistency. The caramels are buttery, fine and incredibly smooth, and by no means grainy.

Smaller family owned companies make many of the toppings available. Most are manufactured in the USA, and not imported. Many have won awards in fine food competitions for the quality of their products. They are made in smaller batches and tasts like you made them yourself.

Dessert sauces are looked upon as fine gourmet items that make a wonderful gift for just about anyone. You probably would not consider going to your local grocery store and buying a bottle of cheaper chocolate sauce from the store shelves to be used as a gift.

One of the biggest differences is in the variety of flavors available. In your supermarket, you have only a small handful of basic flavors to choose from, but gourmet dessert sauces come in flavors ranging from bittersweet, dark, milk and white chocolates to raspberry, cinnamon pear, and cream caramels. Also of note are the sauces that blend fruit and chocolate together, sometimes also with a liqueur to make new flavors that stand out from the crowds. Companies are continually developing new flavors and using exotic fruits that give dimension to desserts and ice creams.

Dessert sauces can be used as a topping for a much wider range of desserts than just pouring on ice cream. They area a great complement to cakes, brownies, crepes, pancakes, waffles, muffins, puddings, cream puffs, tarts, and so much more. Many are good enough to eat spooned right from the jar.

So, are they worth the higher price? Well, as the saying goes, “you get what you pay for”. If fresh ingredients, a lot of variety and full flavor are important to you, then yes, they are worth the higher price. Add a little pizzazz to the next dessert you make and see what a difference a premium dessert topping does for your taste buds and those of your family and guests.

Laura Warnke is owner of an online gourmet retail store, The Topping Shoppe, LLC. Here you will find a great selection of dessert sauces and ice cream sundae toppings to choose from along with jams, jellies and preserves. If you want to know a little more about how to use different types of dessert sauces in your recipes please visit my website at http://www.all-about-dessert-sauces.com.

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A brisket is known to be the toughest cut of meat from a cow, though when
prepared and cooked correctly it can be the best tasting and most tender meat you
will ever eat. In this section, I will teach you how to choose, prepare, and
barbeque a brisket, Texas style, to achieve the best results possible. Please notice
the other smoker recipes located in the index on the right side of the page.

Choosing A Good Brisket To Smoke

A brisket is composed of two parts, the flat and the point. The flat section usually
has less fat on it while the point should have considerably more. The fat on top of
the brisket is called the “fat cap” and should be white in color. The thickness of fat
on top should be at least 1/4 of an inch thick, and thicker is ok. When purchasing a
brisket, make sure the meat is a deep red color, which will represent freshness, and
make sure it has plenty of fat incorporated throughout the meat, not just on top.
The combination of the deep red color and the white fat of a brisket is called
marbling, and it is the key to choosing a good brisket to bbq. Since the brisket is
such a thick cut of meat, the fat located throughout the meat will help to keep the
brisket moist while smoking.

Make sure the brisket has not been frozen. A frozen brisket will not display a deep
red color, the fat may be darker instead of white, and the brisket will not turn out as
tender and juicy as a fresh one after smoking it.

When I choose a brisket, I lift the brisket in the middle to see how limber it is. I have
seen briskets that are stiff as a board, and some that bend over each side of my
hand. The stiff ones more than likely have been frozen, and I have noticed that they
may not always be as tender as a brisket that is more limber. Some people disagree
with this test, but I am a firm believer because of the results I get.

The weight of the brisket should be between 8 and 11 pounds. A larger brisket
takes longer to cook, and the flat may become tougher or stringy because of the
longer cooking time.

Preparing The Brisket

After choosing the perfect brisket, I start my preparation process the night before I
want to smoke the brisket. First, make sure you have plenty of work space and a
clean area to prepare the brisket on. The brisket should have fat on it no more than
1/4 inch thick. Thicker fat will not allow the smoke to penetrate into the meat
located under the fat. If the fat is too thick, trim it down until you reach the 1/4-
inch thickness.

After trimming the brisket, I rub the brisket down with mustard. The mustard
creates a sticky substance on the meat for the rub to stick to, and it also adds a
great flavor when combined with the rub. Massage the mustard into every portion of
the meat, including the fat, so that it covers the brisket nicely. You do not want the
mustard layer to be too thick; it should be just enough to create a paste for the rub
to stick to.

I choose to use a rub on my briskets instead of a marinade because I have found
that marinades penetrate only about 1/2 inch deep into the meat. You should use
whichever method you like best, but I am going to describe the rub method.
Marinade and rub recipes can be found by clicking on either of the links.

After fully covering the brisket in mustard, apply the rub on the brisket. When done
correctly, the rub should form an evenly distributed layer of seasoning on the
brisket.

Wrap the prepared brisket in Clingwrap, or a similar material to seal it, and then
refrigerate it overnight.

Barbeque Time

Take the brisket out of the refrigerator one hour before you want to put it on the
smoker. Place the brisket fat side up on the smoker. The fat will release oils into the
brisket to help keep it moist while cooking.

I use a wood smoker with a firebox to provide indirect heat for outdoor cooking. I
have found this method to be the best, but there are many more smokers available
to choose from such as water smokers, propane smokers, and charcoal smokers.

I use mesquite for smoking briskets because it provides a delicious smoke flavor,
burns hotter so less wood is used, and that is how we do it in Texas. Many people
do not use mesquite, which is fine, and I have included a section for wood selection
to provide you with information about the different types of wood that are good to
use for smoking purposes.

To achieve the best results, I cook the brisket at 225 degrees for about 1 hour and
15 minutes per pound. Many variables also affect cooking time and temperature
such as how many times the smoker is opened, how close the brisket is to the fire
box, etc, but sticking to 225 degrees/1 hr. 15 mn. will work. Many people believe
that when the internal temperature of the brisket reaches 180 degrees, it is done.
This is both true and false. When the internal temperature of the brisket is around
180, the fat in the brisket really begins to marbleize. The brisket will maintain this
temperature for a while, and this adds to the tenderness of the brisket.

I always use a mop sauce to baste the brisket while it is smoking. This will keep the
outside of the brisket moist and tender. It is important to keep the lid closed while
smoking the brisket to reduce heat loss, so I baste the brisket with the mop sauce
about every 45 minutes to 1 hour.

A great way to keep briskets moist while smoking them is to use a mop consisting
of apple juice mixed with olive oil. It gives the brisket a great flavor, which is not
overpowering, while keeping the brisket moist from the oil. An easy way to apply
this mop is to put it in a spray bottle and simply squirt it on the brisket.

After 7 hours a brisket usually will not absorb much more smoke. An option for
finishing a brisket is to wrap it in aluminum foil, and place it in an oven at 225
degrees for the remaining cook time. I rarely use this method because I enjoy
smoking the brisket for the full time, but I have used it, and it works.

SLICING THE BRISKET

ALWAYS slice the brisket against the grain. Doing this will make the cuts of meet
very tender. To do this, remove some fat from the top of the brisket to see the
direction of the grain in the meat, and slice against it.

I separate the point from the flat before I slice the brisket because the grain
generally runs the same direction in the flat, and it is easier to see when it is
separated. The point is a little harder to correctly slice because the grain in it runs in
different directions. After some practice at carving the brisket, you will know which
direction the grain runs, and you will find it much easier.

Add your favorite barbeque sauce.

Perfect your smoking techniques, and you will win a barbeque competition in no
time!

HAVE A GREAT BARBEQUE!

Aaron Ralston, also known as The Smoker King, is the owner of Outdoor
Cooking: Barbeque, Sauces, Mops, Rubs at http://www.thesmokerking.com. Check out thesmokerking.com today to learn
many great barbeque and cooking recipes and techniques.

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Let me ask you this…

Are you suffering from acne?

Do you know what is causing it and is there any effective acne treatment?

Studies show that an estimated 80 % percent of people experience acne at some point. No one knows exactly what the cause of acne is, but there are a few theories.

Let’s take a look at 7 of them:

1. Acne normally begins between the ages of eleven and thirteen.

This is true in both males and females due to changes in hormone levels. These hormones, called androgens, will enlarge the facial glands. The oil produced by the glands is known as sebum. The hair follicles shed dead cells too quickly and the cells and sebum form a blockage in the gland.

2. Pressure and rubbing from tight garments.

Adult with acne should avoid tight-collared shirts that might irritate the acne further. Adult athletes may notice an outbreak of acne from equipment such as backpacks or athletic helmets.

3. Acne can also be caused by genetics.

Studies have shown that a family history of acne can affect whether you have acne and the severity of it. So if your mother or father had acne as a teen, chances are that it will be a contributory factor to the cause of your acne.

4. Factors linked to women

Women have several factors that men don’t that can be linked to the cause of acne. Women go through several phases of life that cause their hormone levels to change. These changes can cause acne in adult women between two and seven days before their menstrual cycle.

5. Pregnancy and hormones

Pregnant women also experience a fluctuation in hormones.

Those who may have previously had little or no acne may see pimples during their pregnancy and for a time after the birth of the baby until the hormone levels return to normal.

6. Menopause and hormones

Menopause will cause changes in hormone levels for woman and can be a cause of acne. Women also tend to wear heavy makeup when experience an acne outbreak, which only worsens the problem by further clogging pores.

7.Stress.

Especially in adults, stress can be another cause of acne. When you are stressed, the hormone cortisol is produced.

Cortisol will worsen any acne you already have. To prevent stress-related acne, try relaxation and meditation.

Some adults experience acne from picking at blemishes on their skin. You should never pick at or squeeze a pimple, blackhead or any other blemish on your face.

This can only cause more acne and possibly an infection. When cleaning your face, avoid harsh facial cleansers(they cause the creation of more sebum) and scrubbing your face too vigorously.

Acne treatments

The sad part is that most of the acne products are sold over the counter for treatment.

Most over-the-counter acne treatments are topical and come in the form of a cream, soap, lotion or gel.

Acne products normally contain benzoyl peroxide (good for killing the bacteria and possibly reducing oil production), sulfur (helps eliminate blackheads and whiteheads) and/or salicylic acid (cuts down the speed of cell lose).

More severe cases may require prescription acne medicine that is topical or oral.

Oral acne medication can help reduce both the growth of the bacteria and inflammation of glands.

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When it comes to buying good cookware, there are a lot of different options. Some people like to buy a matched set of cookware, but seasoned cooks often like to mix and match making an eclectic set that assures them the perfect finish to every dish they create.

It is hard to know what kind of pan works best for what kind of dish, so keep this handy guideline on hand and you will never choose the wrong type of pan for whatever delectable dish you whip up.

Aluminum: Aluminum makes for an all around pan that can be used for many things. It takes a little bit of steel wool applied with elbow grease to keep it shining, but the finished product is well worth the effort. A good aluminum pan will provide even heat distribution making it the perfect choice for sautéing of frying food evenly.

Stainless Steel: In a perfect world, all of your pots and pans would be stainless steel, but in the real world, their cost is a bit inhibitive to this dream. They are extremely easy to clean with stainless steel cleaner and practically impossible to destroy. You should always purchase stainless steel pans with copper, aluminum, or laminated-steel bottoms. You can also find pans that are clad in aluminum on the bottom and sides, to give an even distribution of heat. Stainless steel pans are the all purpose pan and can be used to cook just about anything.

Teflon: Teflon is a coating that is applied to many different pots and pans. Cookware that is coated with Teflon has a non-stick surface making it perfect for frying food without using a lot of oil. Clean up of Teflon coated pans is also very easy because foods don’t stick to the surface. Cooking eggs in a Teflon pan is an easy task because the non-stick surface lets them slide out of the pan and onto your plate without breaking. Teflon does have one problem. If you use a metal utensil to stir your food you could scrape off the Teflon surface causing food to start sticking to your pan. You should always use wooden or plastic utensils with your Teflon. On the upside, Teflon pans are rather inexpensive, so if they do get ruined, they are easy to replace.

Cast Iron: Chances are your Grandma had a cast iron pan or two and if you inherited one of her old beauties, the remnants of every meal she ever cooked have been captured in its sturdy coat. Cast iron must be seasoned before you use it for the first time. You season the pan by spreading melted shorting all over its inside and placing it in a warm oven for a few hours. Every so often you swab the oil up the sides of the pan. When you cook in a cast iron pan, you should never wash it with the rest of your cookware. Detergent and rust are the enemies of cast iron. Wash your cast iron pans with a mild soap and dry immediately with a paper towel. It is even a good idea to take the dried pan and place it in the oven so the pilot light can dry up any moisture you missed. Cast iron skillets are fantastic tools for cooking a mouth watering steak.

Copper: Copper makes for a beautiful pan, but truthfully most copper pans serve a decorative purpose in the kitchen. They are hard to keep clean and distribute heat poorly. There is one job in the kitchen that is best done in a copper pan or bowl. Egg whites being whipped for meringue come out much more airy and light when whipped in a cooper dish.

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Over five hundred billion cups of coffee are consumed each year making it the most popular drink on this earth. For centuries, this aromatic, spirit-lifting drink has been the beverage to serve at any and all events. Many board meetings and friendships have thrived over a cup of coffee. Extracted from the seed of cherries growing on coffee trees, coffee is grown extensively in fifty-three countries across the equator.
Specialty gourmet coffee is very popular among coffee drinkers today. As a matter of fact, statistic show that it is one of the fastest growing food retailers netting approximately $8.5 billion a year. People enjoy the taste of the sophisticated beans used in the making of this delightful gourmet drink. The beans are grown at very high altitudes on Arabic trees and feed on volcanic ash. A cool climate and lots of moisture result in a high quality bean group. The soil the beans are grown in produces the very distinct flavors of the gourmet beans. Gourmet coffee has a more balanced flavor and richer taste than the standard mass-produced coffee. The beans go through a rigorous process of certification that is very strict to help keep the quality high. To help keep standards high, the Specialty Coffee Association of American was created in 1982, for the specialty coffee trade.
You can find gourmet coffee in most grocery stores, specialty shops, restaurants and coffee shops. If you are a true connoisseur, you might compare gourmet coffee to a wonderful bottle of wine.

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