Sweet-tooths, take heart. There’s never been a better time to explore the world of low-sugar baking and natural sweeteners. Maple, molasses, honey and more are not only more wholesome alternatives to processed white sugar, but they can also add new dimensions of flavor to cookies, cakes, and other treats. But don’t just take our word for it. Two beautiful and informative new cookbooks by baking pros Joanne Chang (of the beloved Boston bakery Flour) and Shauna Sever (of the popular blog Piece of…
As prices rise for classic sparklers like Champagne, other regions and countries are emerging as new and unusual producers of high-quality bubbles.
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New research has revealed that alcohol is bad for health even in small doses except for wine which helps to prevent coronary heart disease.
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More confusion over the health benefits of alcohol
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If Jesus did, in fact, turn water into Wine what does that teach us about wine and alcohol and where else in the Bible can we find information about this topic?
Our headache-prone wine columnist seeks out wines that clock in no higher than 12% alcohol—for the sake of pleasure, not piety. Here are her top five bottles.
Wine Spectator's expert explains how serving temperature influences the way a wine is perceived.
Is drinking a glass of wine really that healthy for you? We take a look at the research regarding the effects wine has on your liver.
Over the past couple of decades, average alcohol content has increased significantly.
Explore how alcohol affects your brain, from the first sip at the bar to life-long drinking habits.
Today’s alcohol-removed renaissance is a combination of chemistry and art.
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If going one glass of wine over the line at your last dinner party has you resolving to drink less, try these tips.
Long a cult favorite among vegans, nutritional yeast has finally hit the big time. These powdery yellow flakes, which are simply vitamin-fortified inactive yeast made from cane or beet molasses, is now showing up in everything from kale chips to savory crackers to DIY nut "cheese" recipes. With all the umami glory of cheese yet none of the vile implications of dairy (or MSG), the stuff has even become a new favorite among Bon Appetit editors—and if that's not a sign of maximum…
While drinking a whole bottle of wine is not recommended, this is the general wine alcohol content percentages in your favorite varieties of reds and whites.
Don’t embarrass yourself at the bar. Get those burning alcohol questions answered and order confidently!