Spring is here and with it comes changing taste buds and lighter, refreshing flavors! Today, I will start with Sparkling wine....mmmmm, bubbles...Sparkling wine is an umbrella term for wine with bubbles. Only wine that comes from...
Let’s talk about Imperial Stouts really quick, shall we? The style took its name from or rather in honor of Empress Catherine the Great of Russia. On a visit to England, Empress Catherine enjoyed stouts so much she...
Champagne is located 90 miles northeast of Paris and is divided into 4 regions: Montagne de Reims (Mountain of Reims- Pinot Noir Focused), Vallee de la Marne (Marne river valley), Cotes des Blancs (Hills of whites-...
DANNY’S IRISH STYLE RED ALE Moylan’s was named for and started by Brendan Moylan in 1995. He had been brewing beer since his last days in college. Brendan had also...
THE CHEESE: The Cobb Hill Creamery...
As you're beginning to consider which delectable items to include in your spread for Hollywood's biggest night, think about foods that best represent your favorite film picks from this year's nominees.
"But how do psychotic ballerinas &...
The History
Barley wine was originally developed in England shortly after the Normand
invasion of William the Conqueror (Battle of Hastings, 1066 AD). Before the
Normans came from France the ruling class in England were Saxons.
Afterwards, the...
A big thank you to Hot Chocolate's Mindy Segal for inviting Pastoral's own Lisa Futterman to participate in this discussion about the emerging world of cheese & beer pairings.
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The Super Bowl is right around the corner and we've got a fantasticly delicious, quick and easy dip perfect for the occasion.
This recipe yields enough for 5 hungry Pastoral employees in the basement packing up gift boxes
2/3 lb of marinated...
This week we’re havingRacletteparties at our stores. Before you get a taste we thought you’d like to get some info on this fantastic fromage and why we all are so excited about our new Raclette machines.
Raclette has its origins in the southern...
If you were in our Wine of the Month Club not only would you have a great write up of the wine, but you'd be able to drink deliciousness while reading up about Spanish reds.
2008 Bodegas Atteca Old Vine
Garnacha
Producer: Bodegas Atteca
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I'm going to let you in on a behind-the-scenes food extravaganza. Every Sunday at our Broadway store the employees get together for what we affectionately call "Sunday Snack Day" where the employees either bring in treats, or make something at the...
