We’ve all heard the story of Cleopatra’s legendary powers of seduction over Julius Caesar and later, Mark Antony. Yet consider this. What if the tool of seduction wasn’t Cleopatra’s famed beauty, but her secret stash of a bright ruby red sparkling wine with a bouquet of roses and violets? Ancient historians write of a [...]

Elyssia Pinot Noir Looking for an attractive looking sparkler for Valentine’s Day? Think pink! Rose colored champagne and sparkling wine is all the rage this year – possibly because it is so gorgeous to look at. Also, wines made from the Pinot Noir grape (the darker skins is what gives it the pretty rose color) [...]

“Would you like to start with Champagne?” the waiter asks as you and your Sweetie sit down to celebrate Valentines Day. As this is a day set apart for sparklers, your answer should be, “Of course.” Even people who prefer…

Everyone fears the souffle falling as it makes its transition from the oven to the table. First, there’s the dramatic build up. In a restaurant, the waiter warns you before you order appetisers that a souffle takes a half hour…