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Panettone & Prosecco Galore
We all love a wonderful dessert. And when it comes to the Christmas season, or when wanting to bring a nice gift, there’s no western dessert like Panettone. Hailed for the decadence similar to a brilliant kueh lapis, Panettone is often the piece de resistance around the Christmas season. At its best, panettone combines the moistness of a cake with the texture of a particularly delicate bread. The outside has a slight crust; the interior is melt-in-your-mouth soft. Pull a piece apart, and the strands come apart like candyfloss. Just when you think the party is over, the candied fruits...
Fifty shades of Red: Wine version
Ever found yourself dumbfounded having to guess from a Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot based solely on the color of the wine? Fret not, as we have all encountered this situation! Before we go in-depth on the varying hues of red wines (there are approx. 32 varieties!), one first has to appreciate how the color is developed. Red grape varieties contain molecules, anthocyanins, whose color varies from red to purple. This color is no stranger to us, as it is also found in beetroots, red cabbage & eggplants! How the colour magic happens is that grape skins are...
