Tips from Andre: Fruit Wines and Fruit Winemaking ?Part 1 of 2
Once again we have advent of the summer season in Western New York and Ontario and while some home winemakers limit their endeavors to the grape, others, including myself, anxiously await the arrival of the fresh fruit. Once dismissed out of hand by some as inferior and often quaintly referred to as "country" wines, fruit wines are enjoying a surge in popularity never seen before, embraced by amateur and professional vintners alike.
And why shouldn't they? Our region has the good fortune to possess a burgeoning agribusiness in fruit other than grapes and, as many fruit farmers have discovered (as indicated by the surge in farm winery licenses), wine returns a much more appealing margin than fruit alone. For those who are still on the fence about the virtues of fruit wine, may I suggest that you take a day to tour some of the local wine trails and try them.
For me, a family outing to the local fruit farms, especially a "U-Pick," was always gleefully anticipated as a summertime ritual. The delicious baked goods and the jellies and jams made from the fruit could be enjoyed into the cold winter months. That is, of course, if they lasted that long.
We still make and love all these things, but taking the extra time and expense to produce wine from the strawberries, cherries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, and other fruits adds another dimension that will challenge and hone your skills.
This is because, unlike grapes (especially those varieties which one may regularly vint year after year), fruits, berries, and other feedstock used to make these wines have less predictable characteristics in their pH, acid, and sugar. Therefore, careful testing and attention to making the proper adjustments is important to producing a good fruit wine.
There is an abundance of websites that have good basic fruit wine recipes, and even recipes to make wine from vegetables and herbs. Simply plug ?fruit wine recipes' into a search engine.
Now for another reason why home winemakers should have a second look at fruit wines. Today, people are more health-conscious than ever. Almost every day for the past decade, starting with "The French Paradox," we've been bombarded with one clinical study after another that touts the health benefits of drinking red wine in moderation.
Well, surprise! The same health-promoting compounds found in Pinot Noir are found abundantly in fruits and berries.
The polyphenol pigments that impart color to the fruit are known collectively as anthocyanins, a family of powerful antioxidants. The compound found in Pinot Noir called resveratrol is produced in greater amounts in this varietal as an antifungal because the skin of the grape is thin and susceptible to splitting. Resveratrol has been studied for its ability to block cell inflammation and oxidative stress related to arthritis and other degenerative diseases, as well as cancer treatment and prevention. *
Blackberries, mulberries, and especially blueberries are rich in powerful antioxidants like resveratrol. Blueberries also contain phytosterol and pterostilbene, which have recently been shown to be useful in lowering bad (LDL) cholesterol, preventing heart disease, and protecting the body against certain cancers.
None of these beneficial compounds are lost in the winemaking process, so why not raise a glass of fruit wine and drink to your health?
*Joseph, J.A., Shukitt-Hale B., Denisova, N.A.
Bielinski D., Martin, A., McEwen, J.J., and Bickford, P.C. "Reversal of Age-Related Declines in the Neuronal Signal Transduction, Cognitive, and Motor Behavioral Deficits with Blueberry, Spinach, or Strawberry Dietary Supplementation," Journal of Neuroscience, September 15, 1999, Vol. 19, No. 18. pp.
8114-8121.]
Winemaking Tips from Ande Pazik of www.bubbleflo.com
E-mail Contact: dkceo@bubbleflo.com
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Food of the Month Clubs Go Gourmet
The first food of the month club, started decades ago, may have been the Fruit of the Month Club; the company sent out a box containing several pieces of a different fruit each month ? different types of apples, pears, and more exotic fare. The idea caught on, and now numerous coffee clubs, beer clubs, and other gourmet food clubs delight thousands of lucky recipients each month.
The Cheesecake of the Month Club features a different, handmade cheesecake each month, made and shipped from a variety of gourmet bakeries around the U.S. Recipients can choose from a three-, six-, or twelve-month subscription to the club, or a number of other options. Cheesecakes sent out in the past include the club's famous New York cheesecake, as well as chocolate, blueberry, and caramel varieties.
For fans of a great brew, the Beer of the Month club features premium beers from any number of microbreweries. Every month, a dozen bottles of beer arrive in the mail, including anywhere...
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Club-Offers.com Brings Variety to Gift of the Month Clubs
(ContentDesk) November 17, 2005 -- The first shopping comparison site for the niche market of gift of the month clubs launched this week, just in time for the holiday season. Club-Offers.com brings together over 120 monthly gift clubs in 30 different categories from 25 merchants for consumers to find, compare, review and buy. The site, www.club-offers.com, will also provide coupon codes on many items, allowing consumers to save up to 15 percent on gift of the month club purchases. 
Gift of the month clubs have risen in popularity with the onset of online shopping. Traditionally, fruit gift of the month clubs were the only...
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Save On Food - Ten Ways
To save on food, be an opportunist. Buy what you like, but buy on sale. Do you need oranges every day? Buy them when they're cheap, then buy grapefruit or orange juice when it's on sale. Opportunism is the key to low-cost living in general. You get everything you like, and lots of variety, because everything goes on sale once in a while.
Here are ten more ways to get cheap food.1. Stock up during sales. We recently bought 20 or 30 cans of tomato paste on sale for 10 cents per can. That's cheap food. You can do this with all non-perishables.2.
Try store brands. Some are as good as name brands and some aren't, but all are cheaper. Test them, maybe without telling the kids. 3. Buy fruits and vegetables in season.
They are at their highest quality at the point where the price is the lowest. 4. Garden. Gardening can be a great way to stay in shape, and can help you save on food as well.5. Fruit trees.
Even if you don't like to garden, you can have a fruit tree...
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Tahitian Noni Juice - From Bitter To Better With Noni
In spite of its distinctive bitter taste, Tahitian Noni Juice is also known as Noni Nectar. Clearly the benefits of Noni juice are so far-reaching, that it outweighs wrinkled noses and protesting taste buds...
Tahitian Noni Juice has its roots in the evergreen Polynesian Morinda Citrifolia plant. Also known as the Indian Mulberry, the plant has been renowned as the source of natural Noni juice for centuries. The small white flowers of the plant are the source of the lumpy green fruit, that will eventually produce the natural Noni juice.
The manufacturers of Tahitian Noni Juice believe that the Tahiti area specifically allows for a superior quality Noni juice.
The renowned benefits the Tahitian Noni Juice seemingly contain, lie in the Noni fruit puree. Grape juice and blueberry juice are added to enhance the flavor, and improve the taste. No harmful or artificial substances, such as coloring or flavoring, are added.
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Accounts Receivable Financing
Accounts Receivable Financing and Accounts Receivable Factoring are two terms that are interchangeably used, but there is a major difference between them. Although both refer to the concept of extending cash to an owner of a business in lieu of invoices and other Accounts Receivable, there are differences, no matter how subtle.
First of all, Accounts Receivable Financing is a loan in which the invoices are used as collateral. But this not the case with Accounts Receivable Factoring....
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5 Tips-How to Buy Contact Lens
If you wear glasses and are wanting to try contact lenses, you probably have lots of questions, including where to buy contact lenses, how to get the best price and if buying online or buying a private label lens is a good idea. Maybe you should just stick with you local eye doctor for your lenses?
1- Did you know that you have the right to have your contact (and glasses) prescription copied so that you can shop around for eyewear? The legislation, in Feb. 2004 gave that right to...
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6 Secrets to More Profits
Copyright 2006 Diane Hughes
As entrepreneurs we spend a long time in the planning stages of business building. We develop big dreams for our business but sometimes the profits don't come in nearly as quickly. While you may be building and massaging your current product line, you can also create wealth with these 4 secrets to additional profit.
If you are a seasoned entrepreneur, these might be smart ideas for you to consider. If you are a new business owner, these might...
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Podcasting Week at InteractiveVoices.com
Toronto (ContentDesk) November 7, 2005 -- InteractiveVoices, (http://www.InteractiveVoices.com), the voice over marketplace, is celebrating Podcasting Week, rolling out the red carpet for advertising agencies, business persons, and independent producers, giving them exclusive podcasting opportunities that will help them produce, record, market, and make money from their company podcasts. With the advent of corporate podcasting, any...
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Warm Up the Night! Patio Heaters and Fire Pits
In some areas right now, the weather is ideal for sitting outside in the evening -- the bugs have gone and the sky is clear -- but the nights are chilly. Don't let the cool evenings send you inside -- extend your outdoor living season by heating your deck or patio. Different heaters are available for different needs and circumstances. A heater will be powered by propane, natural gas, alcohol-gel, electricity, wood, or wood substitutes such as charcoal or artificial logs. Depending on the size...
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