http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=James+Wilson Food and Drinks James Wilson Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=40000&ca=Food+and+Drinks Once the clear wine has been bottled and you intend to keep it for more than three months, it is important to realize that corks dry out. When this happens, the shrinkage could cause the sealing-wax to crack, causing tiny air holes to appear and wild yeast and bacteria could attack the wine. All bot... Food and Drinks James Wilson Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=40002&ca=Food+and+Drinks Tips for choosing the best home-made wine ingredients: Fruits must be ripe, but not over-ripe. A few shriveled grapes or black currants are unlikely to harm a brew. In the case of larger fruits such as plums, the doubtful ones should be taken out. The choice of roots (beetroot, parsnips, etc.) for w... Food and Drinks James Wilson Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=40003&ca=Food+and+Drinks The ideal utensils to use for wine making and boiling ingredients and juices are those of good quality enamel. Those sold under a brand name are most reliable. The utensils must not be chipped. It is almost impossible to pour clear wine from one bottle to another without stirring up the lees. Becaus... Food and Drinks James Wilson Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=40005&ca=Food+and+Drinks This article is intended to provide wine enthusiasts with some useful information about selecting the right wine utensils for use in making home-made wines. Ideal wine making utensils to use for boiling ingredients and juices are those consisting of good quality enamel. If possible, try to purchase...