Playing Cards - Wine and Cheese Facts
Wine & Cheese. What a great combination when entertaining. Included in this double deck of Wine & Cheese Trivia Playing Cards is one deck featuring wine with food pairings while the other deck fills in the gaps when it comes to cheese knowledge. Come explore interesting tidbits of information. Among the interesting facts on offer are:
Many critics argue that it is more important to match wine with people rather than food as wine and food generally work well together and there are only a few combinations which really do not work. Many people have their own wine preference regardless of the food being offered and will stick to it so why force another wine upon them? Pairing wine and food is important and many combinations, not considered being "classic" will in fact work well so be adventurous and listen to your taste buds.
Mozzarella is a term for several kinds of Italian fresh cheeses that are made by using a spinning and cutting process. In Italian mozzare means "to cut" Mozzarella is usually served on the day that it is made as it doesn't keep much beyond 12 to 24 hours and is best with a sliced tomato and basil. Mozzarella was first mentioned in 1570 in a cookbook by Bartolomeo Scappi. Mozzarella is best enjoyed with a lesser-oaked Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc or a light-bodied Pinot Noir.
A great host or hostess gift this double deck of Wine & Cheese Playing Cards provides an educational insight into suggestions for wines to serve with a number of delectable dishes and interesting trivia and information about cheeses from around the world. Pass the cheese please.
Many critics argue that it is more important to match wine with people rather than food as wine and food generally work well together and there are only a few combinations which really do not work. Many people have their own wine preference regardless of the food being offered and will stick to it so why force another wine upon them? Pairing wine and food is important and many combinations, not considered being "classic" will in fact work well so be adventurous and listen to your taste buds.
Mozzarella is a term for several kinds of Italian fresh cheeses that are made by using a spinning and cutting process. In Italian mozzare means "to cut" Mozzarella is usually served on the day that it is made as it doesn't keep much beyond 12 to 24 hours and is best with a sliced tomato and basil. Mozzarella was first mentioned in 1570 in a cookbook by Bartolomeo Scappi. Mozzarella is best enjoyed with a lesser-oaked Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc or a light-bodied Pinot Noir.
A great host or hostess gift this double deck of Wine & Cheese Playing Cards provides an educational insight into suggestions for wines to serve with a number of delectable dishes and interesting trivia and information about cheeses from around the world. Pass the cheese please.
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