Tasting Challenge: American Cabernet Franc

All too frequently, Cabernet Franc is left in the shadow of its ultra famous and more popular children: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. But that doesn’t mean Cabernet Franc hasn’t got anything unique to offer. During this week’s tasting, we’ll drink a Cabernet Franc from a corner of the world well known for boisterous reds, and […]

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Blue Cheese Relaunch by Shepherds Purse for Alex James

At the Big Feastival Shepherds Purse Relaunchees ‘Blue Monday’ for Alex James Press release issued 21 June 2013 Musician, writer and cheese maker Alex James has selected Shepherds Purse to produce his Blue Monday cheese under trademark. North Yorkshire based Shepherds Purse was chosen for its award-winning artisan cheese-making skills and innovative speciality for making […]

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How to Look F*$KING AWESOME in a Polo! | 5 Tips to Look BETTER Than Other Guys

Subscribe to Alpha M. on YouTube The polo is one of Alpha’s all-time favorite wardrobe staples. In this video men’s style, grooming, fitness, and lifestyle expert, Aaron Marino of IAmAlphaM  https://iamalpham.com/ AaronMarino https://aaronmarino.com/ Pete & Pedro https://peteandpedro.com/ Tiege Hanley https://www.tiege.com/and ENEMY https://enemy.com/ says the polo is a classic menswear item that every single one of you needs to be smooth, stylish, and sexy. But polos […]

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Advice for Simple Holiday Beer and Food Pairings

Credit: Getty Images December 1, 2020 Forget wine. Beer pairings are where it’s at for holiday feasts. When done correctly, beer pairs more favorably with food and can enhance the entire meal in ways wine cannot. How can you pair wisely during the holidays? Let’s start with some general guidelines. General Guidelines for Beer Pairings […]

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How did champagne dodge the tariff bullet?

For those looking to explain the oddities of the recent tariffs on French wine, a clue may have come last week in Texas. But first, those oddities. It is not really going out on a limb to say that this administration has a haphazard, govern-by-tweet style of policymaking. So it should not be a surprise […]

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Parmesan and Asparagus Tart Recipe

Enjoy this very simple and savoury Parmesan and Asparagus Tart recipe.  IngredientsParmesanAsparagusRectangular pastry sheetsMascarpone cheese1 eggPestoLemon zestBasil InstructionsStart by brushing rectangular pastry sheets with beaten egg and top with pesto, Parmigiano Reggiano and mascarpone cheese. Meanwhile, blanche asparagus and place the spears across the tart. Sprinkle over lemon zest and grated Parmigiano Reggiano and bake […]

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