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True or False, You can combine Rose and Red wine to no ill effect, as it is from the same grape?
I love a refreshing glass of Rose after work, but with food nothing beats Red!! Planning having friends over for dinner, so wondering if it is true that this is ok? I have accidently (or rather drunkenly) mixed white and red before...wasn't pretty!!
. LEARN THE BASIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN RED AND WHITE
There are four major types of wine: red, white, rosé (or blush), and champagne. As far as dining is concerned, we are going to focus only on the first two types since champagne is its own animal (see SoYouWanna enjoy champagne) and rosé is largely considered a joke. That's not entirely true, but you'll be safer sticking to reds and whites if you're ordering at a restaurant; most wine advisors recommend chilled rosé only for a picnic on a hot day. Oh, and anything that comes in a can, a box, or a forty ounce container isn't technically wine; it will be listed on the menu under This-Is-For-Cheapskates.
1. Where color comes from
2. The Rule
3. The rationale behind the Rule
Where color comes from
Color is the first and easiest distinguishing feature of wine. As we hinted at earlier, the main difference between red and white wine is that grape juice used to make red wine contains skins, seeds, and stems. This is significant for the following reason: leaving juice to mix together with the woody bits (known as maceration) causes the finished product to contain something we briefly mentioned earlier – tannins. If the term tannin is bugging you because you don't really get what we're talking about, just think about a strong cup of tea. That woody taste is tannin. In wine, it can lend a wonderful complexity to a red wine. As a general rule of thumb, red wines are heavier and more complex than white wines. White wines are usually a good place for beginners to start because they are initially more palatable to novices since they often tend to be sweeter.
The Rule
The reason you need to be aware of the differences between red and white wine is because one of the oldest rules in fine dining is that you should attempt to harmonize your choice of food and drink. If you are going to be eating something delicate with subtle tastes, the Rule states, you should avoid drinking something with a strong flavor that will overshadow the food. Conversely, a hearty meal will often be best complimented by a strong wine with flavor of its own. Now every single guide to wine in the world makes a point of saying that the Rule is out of date and the only hard and fast dictate of wine drinking is to choose something you enjoy. Of course, if you're dropping fatty cash for grub and grog, you should pick whatever the hell you want. Don't let dead British wankers tell you how to eat a meal — go with what you like.
The rationale behind the Rule
Nevertheless, there's a reason that Rule evolved in the first place: it makes sense. If, for example, you're trying to pick up on the vague hints of Caribbean brine that delicately caress the primo slice of sushi you just ordered, slurping a bowl of tequila isn't going to help. Balancing food with drink may not be required anymore, but it's a good tip to keep in mind and will instantly push you off the Zero mark when you start eating at good restaurants.
A specific corollary of the Rule is that white wines tend to go best with fish and white meats, like chicken and pork; red wines go best with red meat and red sauces. Another adjutant to the Rule is that you should begin with lighter wines and progress to heavier ones throughout the course of the meal. This policy again reflects the idea that you should not overburden your palate: if you start with a strong drink, your taste buds will be shot and you won't be able to enjoy anything that comes after it. That is why aperitifs are typically light drinks while dessert liquids, like port, are rich and heavy.
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Winter Flowers Make your Romantic Dinner Perfect
Winter is that time of the year when the coziest thing you can think of doing is curling up near the fire with a hot mug of chocolate while staring outside the window at the cold bleak day. But winter's also that time of the year when Valentine's Day is just around the corner. What better way than to infuse warmth and color to your life by gifting your beloved some beautiful winter flowers? Contrary to popular belief, winter's not the time flowers wave good bye to everyone till their return next spring. There are many flowers that bloom primarily in winter, and can bring just the right amount of liveliness and romance to your chilly Valentine's Day celebrations.
No Valentine's Day is complete without some exquisite blooms to compliment that candle lit dinner or that romantic rendezvous. These winter flowers will not only create the right ambiance for your cozy interlude but will also lighten up your mood. So let the candles burn in their heady perfume, clink those champagne glasses together, gaze deep into each other's eyes, make a toast to your everlasting relationship and let the flowers perform the rest of the magic.
Now that the ambience is set, the essential thing to do is to choose the right kind of flowers to compliment your private soiree. Depending on the mood you are in, ranging between pure fun and frolic to romantic and intense, it's easy to find flowers to the set the mood right and add that finishing touch to any occasion.
The first flower that comes to mind - especially when thinking of Valentines Day - is of course the infamous red rose. One of the great poets, Gertrude Stein immortalized the rose in her famous line "a rose a rose a rose." A rose symbolizes romance and all the emotions that come associated with it. When it comes to picking a rose, you can choose from reds to pinks to maroons. Other winter blooms also come in a wide variety of colors and types. You can pick up flowers like elegant lilies, amaryllis in reds and whites, tulips in reds, pinks, whites, bouvardias, exotic orchids, chrysanthemums in yellows, pinks, and reds, and hyacinths too. Whether you are looking to paint that intense romantic evening with flowers or to add color to an elegant all white dinner engagement, winter blooms can help you perfect your theme for the evening.
When you want to say those three important words to your lady love, or pop the age-old question of "living happily ever after", why not begin by giving her some of these lovely winter flowers? Oh and don't forget the diamond ring!
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Attire for an undergraduate attending faculty dinner at Harvard?
I'm a junior at Harvard and will be attending a faculty dinner tonight. The announcement says to "dress nicely" but I'm not sure what that means. I've seen people show up to these dinners in a variety of attire, so I don't want to be either underdressed or overdressed.
I'm thinking a black lacy skirt, a red, 3/4 sleeve top with black roses on it, and black flats. Not the best description in the world, but how does it sound?
It's always better to be overdressed than underdressed.
but I think your outfit would be better with some black pumps and a nice classy pearl necklace
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