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Kitchen Project #130: Love Letters to Ingredients

Kitchen Projects • 746 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Ingredients Recipes Wine
  1. Food can be a love language, evoking memories and emotions through the ingredients we use and dishes we create.
  2. Ingredients like black sesame, eggs, muscat Beaumes de Venise wine, vinegar, and pomegranates can bring unique flavors, textures, and balance to culinary creations.
  3. Exploring the stories and flavors of ingredients like vinegar in desserts can add new dimensions to baking, offering a fresh twist on traditional sweets.

Sowing Solidarity: How Lebanon’s Wineries Remain Rooted

Vittles • 159 implied HN points • 11 Nov 24
🍲 Food & Drink Wine Culture Environment Economy Agriculture
  1. Lebanon's wineries are facing tough times due to conflict and destruction. Many winemakers are shifting their focus from producing wine to supporting their communities.
  2. The connection to the land is really important for these winemakers. They feel a strong pride in their heritage and want to preserve their agricultural traditions amidst the chaos.
  3. Support from abroad is crucial for the survival of Lebanon's wine industry. Winemakers need strong export partnerships to keep their businesses alive as local markets struggle.

It's Giving: GenZ Groceries

Snaxshot • 579 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Trends CPG Flavors Wine
  1. GenZ is reshaping the food and beverage industry by focusing on new flavor fusions, cleaner ingredients, and aesthetic appeal.
  2. GenZ's influence is evident in the rise of creator packaged goods and a new wave of unique flavors in products like MyMuse soda and Bawi's agua frescas.
  3. This generation is redefining traditional concepts in food and beverage, such as with the development of non-alcoholic aperitifs, innovative salad dressings to improve moods, and chill-able wines tailored to mood and occasion rather than origin.
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Should We Be Talking About Pesticides Instead of Sulfites?

Not Drinking Poison • 353 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Wine Agriculture
  1. The natural wine community believes that discussing the elimination of synthetic chemical pesticides in agriculture is more important than debating sulfite reduction in winemaking.
  2. Consumer expectations often clash with the natural processes and limitations of natural wine production, highlighting misconceptions about the industry.
  3. Natural wine serves as a platform to expose the 'Big Lie' in the wine world, revealing how production methods can impact the environment and quality of the final product.

Greek life is a beach

The Greek Analyst • 379 implied HN points • 14 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Activism Wine Startup History
  1. The 'Towel Movement' in Greece symbolizes grassroots activism and citizen action to reclaim public spaces, inspiring change across the country.
  2. Using innovative solutions like aerial monitoring drones can help address issues like illegal beach constructions, promoting transparency and accountability.
  3. The positive developments in Greek wine industry, investment ratings, and startup acquisitions reflect a growing trend towards economic growth and global recognition for Greek businesses.

THE WORLD OF NATURAL WINE Turns One

Not Drinking Poison • 235 implied HN points • 27 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Wine Books Podcasts Events Feedback
  1. The World of Natural Wine book turned one year old, celebrating with heartfelt thanks to supporters and a reflection on the journey.
  2. Book distribution in Europe for The World of Natural Wine has faced challenges mainly due to distributor issues and lack of awareness about natural wine.
  3. The author is working on more projects, including a new book pitch, podcast series, and reports from various regions, despite becoming a new parent.

A Celebration of American Natural Wine

Not Drinking Poison • 117 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
🍲 Food & Drink Wine California Natural
  1. The post discusses a US natural wine fair organized by California winemaker Brent Mayeaux and fellow winemakers Subject to Change.
  2. The winemaker Brent Mayeaux is from New Orleans and started Stagiaire Wine in California after working in various regions like New Zealand, South Australia, Jura, and Auvergne.
  3. The post is for paid subscribers only, with an option to subscribe or sign in if already a paid subscriber.

Byron Bates: Natural Wine Is Not A Flavor

Not Drinking Poison • 78 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Wine Events Natural Festivals
  1. Byron Bates is a key figure in the natural wine community, known for Goatboy Selections and Wild World Wine Festival.
  2. Wild World Festival brings together a diverse group of winemakers, brewers, and speakers for a celebration of natural wine and fermented beverages.
  3. Bates discusses the intentions behind Wild World Festival, challenges in producing natural cider and mead, and the rationale behind not featuring sommeliers as panel speakers.

It's Also A Journey

Not Drinking Poison • 78 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23
🍲 Food & Drink Wine Natural
  1. Isabelle Legeron organizes RAW Wine fair featuring organic, biodynamic, and natural wines.
  2. Her book 'Natural Wine' was groundbreaking in the English speaking world.
  3. The RAW Wine fair series has events in various cities like London, New York, Los Angeles, Berlin, and Montreal.

A Masterclass on English Sparkling Wine

in the mood for wine • 39 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Wine Tasting Investment
  1. English Sparkling Wine Masterclass featured esteemed winemakers and a range of styles like Classic Cuvées, Rosés, Blanc de Blancs, and Older Wines.
  2. Leading winemakers like Dermot Sugrue, Josh Donaghay-Spire, Cherie Spriggs, and Charlie Holland presented distinct flights of English Sparkling Wines.
  3. Ageing potential of English Sparkling Wines was discussed, highlighting that the best ones can age exceptionally well with careful balance and low yields.

no. 57: the sound of bells

let them eat cake • 99 implied HN points • 30 Jul 22
🍲 Food & Drink Wine Culture Business Romance Legacy
  1. Selecting wines based on a personal 'bell' moment is a unique and intuitive approach that embraces the ineffable nature of taste.
  2. The story behind a wine, including the winemaker's journey and the vineyard's history, can add depth to the wine-drinking experience, regardless of scientific accuracy.
  3. Romance and mystery play a significant role in the allure of wine, transforming personal experiences and stories into tangible aspects of wine production.

#6: Stacking the deck

The Uncertainty Mindset (soon to become tbd) • 0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 19
🍲 Food & Drink Wine Agriculture Biodiversity Culinary Arts
  1. Low-intervention wine means less control in the winemaking process. Winemakers focus on letting nature take its course rather than forcing a specific outcome.
  2. High-intervention wine requires a lot of control and predictability. This method uses various techniques to ensure the wine meets exact expectations.
  3. Thinking differently about control can help in many areas of life. Embracing uncertainty and letting things develop naturally can lead to better and more surprising outcomes.