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Adventures in Eating: Nutmeg Honey Cakes

July 27, 2016

Portugal is our destination in May, and precious articles stored in our “travel” file are reborn. Portugal was known for its Nutmeg-that was the monopoly the Portuguese had in the 16th century. So coveted was the nut­meg, that they distributed phony charts of the seas surrounding the spice Islands, hoping to steer foreign vessels towards… read more »

Adventures in Eating – Honey and Nut Glazed Brie

June 21, 2016

“Madam,” the ancient proverb says… “That one rich drop of honey sweet, As an alluring luscious treat, Is known to tempt more flies by far, Than a whole tun of vinegar.” St. Francis de Sales 1821 You guessed right. Honey is our subject this month. The quote was a favorite of King Henry IV, and… read more »

Roussanne

October 2, 2015

Roussane has a flavor and aroma of honey and pear. It has an essence of flowers and herbal tea in the wine.

Honeyed

October 2, 2015

Honey wine has a distinctive taste and aroma of a bee’s honey.    

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