When Gourmet magazine debuted in the 1940s, America’s wineries were still reeling from the lingering effects of Prohibition and the loss of wines from war-torn Europe. But for every closed door, there was an open bottle: The bleak postwar years were actually a prelude to today’s unprecedented and widespread appreciation for the grape. New York [...]

The Drunken Goat. Semi soft wine cured goat cheese from the region of Murcia. Made from pasteurized pure goats milk from the mountains of Murcia. Rind washed in local wine for 72 hours, and aged for about 75 days giving it its unique taste. Mild aroma, agreeably acid and a little salty. Click For More [...]

The Persian Sufi poet Hafiz (1326-1390) is a towering figure in Islamic literature—and in spiritual attainment as well. Known for his profound mystical wisdom combined with a sublime sensuousness, Hafiz was the supreme master of a poetic form known as the ghazal (pronounced “guzzle”), an ode or song consisting of rhymed couplets celebrating divine love. [...]

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From the world’s best-loved spiritual writers, here is an unparalleled gathering of reflections for Lent. A time of self-denial, soul searching, and spiritual preparation, Lent is a fitting season for daily reading and reflection. Grouped around such themes as temptation, crucifixion, resurrection, and new life, Bread and Wine can be dipped into at leisure or [...]

Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin pursue a privateer through the Great South Sea. While Maturin’s mission is to ignite the revolutionary tinder of South America, Aubrey will survive a desperate journey and come face-to-face with his illegitimate son. They are reunited in a breathtaking chase through stormy seas and icebergs. Customer Review: Epic series keeps [...]

A gathering with friends? Goodies for a Book Club? Going to a party? Take these treats with a bottle of wine, and you’ll be the hit of the party! Set Includes: Port Wine & Cheese Biscuits Chardonnay & Cheese Biscuits Click For More Details

Contents: Half pound wheel of Brie in an attractive wooden box, Half pound wheel of Gouda, Tub of French Boursin with Garlic & Herbs, Half pound block of Black Diamond Canadian Cheddar – aged three years, 7 Oz tub of Truffle Mousse Pate from France, 13 Oz Stick of Molinari Wrapped Salami, Box of Carr’s [...]

Customer Review: Early Fante This collection of Fante’s short stories is worth having, but shop around for a copy under $35. There are some really great stories here, but don’t go through this book all at once, as you’ll probably become bored hearing about being an alter boy story after story. Most of the writing [...]

Cooking with wine is a fantastic way to cook. So next time you open a bottle, add some to the pan and enjoy the exciting flavours that wine brings to your food. It might sound extravagant, but a splash is all you need to take a simple tomato sauce to new heights of to add [...]