Combining Food and Wine - A Delightful Duo
There are two primary ways of combining food and wine. First, it can be done by choosing a wine to accompany the food we eat. And second wine can become a component in the preparation of a meal. Of course, the second operation should always be followed by the first for maximum enjoyment. And, of course, there’s no reason not to enjoy both activities at the same time providing an ideal combination of food and wine.
Enjoying Wine While You Eat
A good wine will aid digestion, enhance the flavor of the food and, in the case of red wine, assist in keeping your heart healthy. There are several different theories regarding which wines to combine with particular foods. However, I’d like to suggest that if it tastes right, it is right. While some gourmets may argue with this, there seems to be little downside in combining food and wine in this manner.
Cooking With Wine
French and Italian chefs are renowned for combining wine and food. Both these cuisines make extensive use of red and white wines in preparing meals from appetizers to sauces to desserts.
Usually, combining food and wine in this manner does not result in an alcoholic taste to the food as heating the wine or other liquor typically boils away the alcohol component.
The other rule to consider when cooking with wine is never to cook with a wine that you don’t want to drink. This will often mean opening a bottle of wine just for cooking but the flavor boost to your dinner is worth it. Don’t be tempted to add that wine that has been sitting open in the fridge for the last week to the recipe you are cooking. If you wouldn’t drink it, don’t try attempt to to cook with it.
January 24 2009 10:24 am | Wine
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