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This #WorldMeadDay why not celebrate the history of mead with Bemuse and our partner DRYDRINKER LTD 🥂 Mead, often referred to as the "drink of the gods," has a rich and ancient history dating back thousands of years. Believed to be one of the oldest alcoholic beverages, mead is made by fermenting honey with water and sometimes various fruits, spices, grains, or hops. Its origins can be traced to early civilizations across Europe, Africa, and Asia, where it was revered in various cultures and often associated with rituals and ceremonies. In ancient Greece, it was celebrated as a divine drink favoured by the gods and featured in numerous myths and legends. Norse mythology also holds mead in high esteem, with tales of the "mead of poetry" bestowing wisdom and poetic inspiration. During the medieval period, mead was a staple at feasts and banquets across Europe, especially in the British Isles and Scandinavia. Despite its decline in popularity with the advent of beer and wine, mead has experienced a resurgence in recent years (which we are thrilled to be a part of), with craft meaderies reviving traditional recipes and creating innovative new flavours. This timeless beverage continues to enchant and inspire, connecting modern drinkers with an ancient heritage. 🧡 Our refreshing, non-alcoholic, low calorie, sparkling mead is an extremely versatile offering. Now in newly designed cans, and bottle form, Bemuse’ growing range works for on the go, celebrations, quiet nights in, and cocktail creation. 🍸 Choosing one other product from the ‘best of the best’ selection of non-alcoholic drinks on the market at Dry Drinker our co-founder Anna mixed Bemuse Pomona with Pentire Coastal Spirit to make a wonderful mead based creation - 'Meadow Sunset'. Fancy giving it a try? Meadow Sunset 🍹 100ml Bemuse Pomona 50ml Pentire Coastal Spritz Wine glass Ice Why not take a look at all of the options over at www.drydrinker.com and craft your own Meadow Sunset, or simply enjoy Bemuse on its own? #Mead #HoneyMead #AlcoholFreeMead #WorldMeadDay2024

#Turrón", one of #Spain's most cherished Christmas traditions. Christmas is a season rich in deeply rooted traditions in Spain. A recent study by #Suchard sheds light on the customs that remain central to holiday celebrations in Spanish households. "Turrón", a traditional Spanish sweet, plays a special role in the holiday season. Made from almonds, honey, sugar, and egg whites, this hard nougat is a symbol of Christmas in Spain. Its origins trace back centuries, influenced by Arabic culinary traditions. Many view the arrival of turrón on supermarket shelves as the unofficial start of the season, alongside other iconic treats like "polvorones" and "mantecados". Powered by Presspage, leader in #software for newsrooms and investor relations. #commtech #IRtech

That was in 2023! What will we achieve by the end of 2024?🤔 WAFFLEMEISTER #waffle #wafflelove #hospitality #supplychain #veganwaffle #wafflemeister

Why is everyone raving about Southwest Florida’s food? 🍤🍍 Living in Naples, or anywhere in Southwest Florida, isn’t just about the beautiful beaches and great golf courses. It’s about the fantastic food scene too! 🌴 Here’s what makes the food here unforgettable: 1️⃣ Fresh Ingredients: Whether you’re munching on seafood or trying tropical fruits, everything is super fresh. 2️⃣ Variety: From classic American dishes to Cuban delights, there’s something for every palate. 3️⃣ Perfect Pairing: Florida’s food scene knows how to match great food with our laid-back lifestyle. Think sunset dinners by the beach. The food here adds to the vibrant and relaxed living experience retirees and soon-to-be retirees cherish. It’s a part of what makes calling Naples home so special. What’s your favorite dish in Southwest Florida? Let’s share, and maybe you’ll discover your next must-try meal! 😋 #RealEstate #theborggroup #downingfryerealty #inthe239 #naplesfl #bonitaspringsfl #fortmyersfl #MarkBorg #Dawnborg #househunting #realtorlife #dreamhome #luxuryhomes #paradisecoast

At the end of 2024, the City of Cape Town launched Wineland Wonders, a digital guide to the Western Cape’s wine destinations. More than 40 farms have been included across three significant winemaking regions: Constantia, Helderberg and Durbanville. ‘Our world-class wines represent a fantastic value proposition for both tourists and economic growth,’ says Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth. ‘That is why I encouraged the department’s Tourism and Place Marketing Branch to develop this guide. It is about highlighting Cape Town’s rich wine culture and helping people explore our stunning wine farms.’ Several Vinimark Brand Partners such as Nitida Wine Cellars, Constantia Glen, Groot Constantia and Le Riche Wines are included in the growing list of wine tasting locations on the map. Find the routes at this link: https://lnkd.in/dDq-rFzk and follow us for more news about South Africa’s wine industry. Photograph: City of Cape Town #Vinimark #WineIndustry #CityofCapeTown #SouthAfricanWine

Agoura Hills isn't just a location; it's a culinary paradise waiting to be discovered. Are you a food enthusiast looking for a home in a flavor-rich community? Let's find you a property where every meal can be an adventure, just steps from your door. Taste the good life in your dream home! 🍲🏠 #AgouraHillsHomes #FoodieParadise #RealEstateGoals #JeffBaumLoans #CulinaryLiving #HomeNearRestaurants #DreamHomeLiving"

Unlike coffee plantations, wine cultivation isn’t restricted by elevation or latitude, and in South America, you’re sure to stumble across vintages being made in well-known destinations such as Mendoza’s Uco Valley or Chile’s Maipó Valley. But there are a host of unexpected, up-and-coming regions across the continent, where you can sample vintages often paired with epic scenery, away from the crowds, yet surrounded by warm hospitality. https://lnkd.in/ddkeSBXV

Tempranillo's homeland is Rioja, Spain. However, like many grapes, it has travelled extensively over the years and is now grown in a variety of locations around the world: 🌎 USA: More commonly called Valdepenas in California, it loves the warmth and makes a fuller bodied style of wine. 🌎 Portugal: A mainstay grape behind both red wine & Ports. It goes by its local name of Tinta Roriz. 🌎 Australia: Possily the largest increase in plantings of Tempranillo can be found in Australia. As climate change impacts wine regions, we find grapes that are tolerant of the heat being planted in increasingly warm vineyard sites. 🌎 Argentina & Chile: Some interesting wines here but perhaps harder to find on the UK market. If you already love Tempranillo, then try to find a bottle from another country - a great way to explore wine whilst knowing you are highly likely to thoroughly enjoy the wine!

Time for a getaway to Provence, behind the scenes of the Estoublon estate, where ambitious wines are produced, but also exceptional olive oils according to the rules of the art. Flashback: it is November and, in the South-East of France, it is the season for harvesting olives, olivades. Because it is in autumn that this little fruit which rhymes with sunshine and summer recipes reaches maturity. At Estoublon Castle, different varieties of olive trees grow on around a hundred hectares. In total, more than 200 tonnes of olives are produced there each year – it takes 6 or 7 kg to obtain 1 liter of oil. Like grape varieties for wine, each fruit, and therefore each monovarietal oil, has its own specificities: Grossane is round and sweet, with notes of almond and cut grass, while Picholine, small but strong , turns out to be fiery and peppery. At the Estoublon estate, a rare enough fact to be mentioned, the manufacturing process takes place on site from A to Z. Less than 24 hours after harvest, the olives go through the leaf stripper and washer. Then comes crushing, during which the entire fruit, including the stone, is crushed. The olive paste thus obtained is then kneaded at 25 degrees for around thirty minutes: this is the famous cold extraction. Then the centrifuge manages to separate the water and oil, the last step before bottling. PROVENCE A LA CARTE Olive oil and wines (including the prized Roseblood rosé) are not the only treasures of the estate. La Table d’Estoublon, where chef Emmanuel De Oliveira has been working since January 2023, is also worth the detour. In its elegant vaulted room, it welcomes local gourmets and those passing through all year round. Provençal inspirations and local products are of course placed at the center of the plate. AT DOMAINE D’ESTOUBLON, THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS TAKES PLACE ON SITE FROM A TO Z. Lamb from the Alpilles, Mediterranean fish delivered every day by an independent fish merchant..., without forgetting an adjoining permaculture vegetable garden: in winter, 70% of the vegetables used in cooking (fennel, beets, parsnips, etc.) grew on the estate, and 40 % in summer (peppers, eggplants, tomatoes, etc.). It's simple, taking a quick look at the menu is already hearing the song of the cicadas: grilled rock octopus, barigoule artichokes, white asparagus from Provence... Of course, there is oil olive in all recipes! Originally from Paris, Emmanuel De Oliveira studied at the Martinez and the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, but he learned to master all the subtleties upon his arrival at the château. “With its hint of bitterness, Béruguette goes very well with artichokes,” he says as a ray of winter sunshine shines on the terrace. Picholine, slightly more acidic, is perfect with tomatoes or on grilled fish. » Here are some of his tips for using it correctly: “Do not store the oil next to a heat source. Domaine d’Estoublon Maussane Road 13990 Fontvieille (04 90 54 64 00). https://lnkd.in/eh83cExC

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