Different Places Different Wines

Who doesn’t love to have wine? every place you go, you have so many options that it can be a bit overwhelming to choose what wine you will actually have. So let us make it easier by listing out the popular wines at different places.

     

             French Wine

There are many different wine producing regions in France. To name a few, we have Alsace, Bordeaux and Bourgogne. Wines are mostly popular here by regions; no single wine is popular throughout the country. Like the region of Alsace mostly dry or fruity white wines are produced, the most popular being Riesling, Sylvaner and the very fruity Gewurztraminer. Whereas, the Bordeaux area operates classifications of many of its top wines, notably those from the Médoc and Saint Emilion vineyards.

  

            Italian Wine

There are more than 2000 varieties of native grapes in Italy. It not only exports wine more than any other country, but it also has a huge variety. So it can be difficult to choose. From the town Barbaresco, we have the wine from Fontanabianca vineyards called Sori Burdin. It ranks at the top in this region. Aged primarily in new oak, this is quite stylish with powerful fruit and fine structure.

       Spanish Wine

Spain is the third highest wine producer after France and Italy. The most famous wines in Spain come from the region Rioja. Some wines from Rioja are Marqués de Riscal, Ysios, Ramón Bilbao, Torre Muga, etc. These are easily available in most of the places in Spain. Wines from Ribera del Duero are noted for the red wines made with Tempranillo grape.

        Australian Wine

Penfolds Grange is Australia’s most famous wine. Unlike most expensive wines from the World, which are from single vineyards or even small plots (called blocks) within vineyards, Grange is made from grapes harvested over a wide area. Wolf Blass, established in 1966, is a leading winemaker of the Foster’s group.

South African Wine

South African wine industry is not as popular as the French, Italian or Spanish. However, it produces 1.5% of the wine in the world. If you are there there are a few popular wines. One of them is the Sadie Family Columella. it is a red wine made from seven vineyards this is a blend of Syrah and Mourvèdre from a range of soil types. The intense, dark, smooth spicy nose has sweet, seamless pure fruit and lovely balance and complexity. Sadie Family Palladius is the popular white wine.

Delhi Belly-What to Eat in Delhi

         Love and food go hand in hand. The city having worlds most romantic monument has the most aromatic and mouth watering food,no wonder Delhi is called the restaurant capital of India. Right from the Niche restaurants to the street food you can feel love this city has for food.....Must say Delhiites Live to Eat..!!!


Rule the food:
Right from the Moguls,Arabs to the British everyone ruled this place and left behind a mark in the cuisine. Delhi is populated with the Healthy and Wealthy punjabi's who associate going out as having food.Want to taste something from the mogul emperor Shah Jahan's Kitchen then you should go to Old Delhi. Places like Karim's,Babu khan's,Kallu's Halim,Nalli Nahari will just make you get down from your Audi or stop you and make you munch on to the juicy tandoori chicken.You would love the tandoor to such an extent that you will be ready to sacrifice your dessert for them.

Chandani Chowk:
Just as the name suggest this place brings the sparkle Delhi needs to its crown when it comes to food.You be ready to lick your hand cause the meat curries here are surely having a secret ingredient you would keep wondering about.In Delhi don't wonder where to start just worry how are you going to stop yourself.

Parathewali Gali:
Are you conscious about your gluten content in bread or for that matter even eating a bread worries you switch to paratha's....A layered wheat bread,mostly round in shape,fried over a griddle and stuffed with veggies and a little to much butter.Its accompanied with yogurt,pickle and also can be had with various curries.

End it all with a sweet note:
The oldest shop in Delhi is the Ghantewala in Chandani Chowk.The Ringing bell will surely make bells in your tummies to ring.The famous sweet shop is Sohanhalwa,a sweet made from dry fruits,sprouts & sugar.

Chaat Over Chat:
Salty & Spicy dry food from chandani chowk can stay in your kitchen container for months.A famous tea time snack.The chaats of Delhi are world famous-beat that.Natraj's Dahi Bhale are reknowed for the sweet,spicy & tasty chaats.Its not just the photography which makes the food look good cause delhi food naturally is good.


Delhi Desserts:

No one can beat Annapoorna, the oldest authentic Bengali sweet shop in Delhi, which has outlets in Green Park and Chittaranjan Park. Other good mithai outlets are Kaleva in Gole Market, Nathu’s and Bengali Sweets in Bengali Market.

Street food in Delhi
Street food is the grand old tradition in Delhi from the times when Kkhomchewallahs (street vendors) used to come to one’s doorstep to sell all kinds of snacks, chaats, ice creams, sweets and so on. The munchies you can buy off the streets vary with the season. It’s fresh roasted Bhuttes (corn) in the rains, peanuts and popcorn in winter and various roasted gram in summer. You can also buy assorted Pakores (patties), patties, sandwiches and even the local version of a burger off these vendors. 

All star Delhi:

For those who want it, international cuisine is marks its presence in places like the Orient Express at the Taj Palace. Italian and Tex-Mex food, perhaps because of its affinity to Indian food, is very popular in Delhi and there are some very good joints like Flavors (owned by an Italian) and Rodeo. of course as far as five-star hotels are concerned you can have any cuisine from Thai to Spanish to Indonesian to Greek. 

Sip of Love: Have Breakfast like a King,Lunch like a Prince and Dinner like a Punjabi....

Himalayas

In these hills, Nature's hospitality eclipses all men can ever do. The enchanting beauties of the Himalayas, their bracing climate and the soothing green that envelope you leaves nothing more to be desired. I wonder whether the scenery of these hills and the climate are to be surpassed, if qualified, by any of the beauty spots of the world. -- Mahatma Gandhi

The beauty of the Himalayas is enchanting. Many times people who visit there are so mesmerized by the beauty and charm of the Himalayas that they never want to leave.  Himalayas are the best place to plan a vacation to escape the heat of the summers. With many beautiful rivers, glaciers, peaks, sanctuaries and vegetation, the scenic beauty of the Himalayas cannot be compared to any other place in the world. The hill stations at the Himalayas are gateways to bewitching beauty and exotic experience. 

Those of us who enjoy trekking can find wonderful mountains to trek on. Trekking in the Himalayas gives a feeling of being at the top of the world because these are the highest mountain ranges in the world. Many trekking tours are organised all the time. Indian geographic riches offer many possibilities of trekking expeditions, of which Himalayan foothills are simply ideal for trekking tours. Besides, the majestic Himalayas, Garhwal and Kumaon regions of Uttaranchal, Chamba and Manali in Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Zanskar in Jammu and Kashmir, Darjeeling in West Bengal, Yuksam in Sikkim, and Leh in Ladakh are few other prominent trekking expeditions in India. India offers a wholesome variety of trekking trails that promise to leave the trekkers mesmerized with the experience of the unexplored nature trails. 

There are many beautiful lakes by which a person would love to go camping. Lake Chandratal is one of them.  Mountains of scree overlook the lake on one side, and a magnificent cirque presents a view on the other. The name of the lake originates from its crescent shape.

High in the Himalayan ranges of Garhwal hills of Uttaranchal lies the enchanted Valley of Flowers. Here flowerful pastures with clear running streams are set against silver birches and shining snow peaks. Dew lies thick on the flowers, birds sing in the surrounding forest and the air is pure and charged with floral smells.

Many rivers originate from the Himalayas. One of these is Ganga which originates from the Gangotri glacier. There are many roads that are by the river side that make the drives through Himalayas a beautiful experience.

Traveling to the Himalayas is an experience you will never forget and you will keep coming back for more!

Fluffy Stuff

                         Love is like Candy Floss, colorful, addictive, sticks to you and makes your heart melt. Read on to some of the ways your candy floss can lighten up your favourite delicacy, add flavor and color to your desserts. Also get to know some facts which you didn't know about your Sugar Spun.

1) Candy Floss are used to make:

                                                          Cup Cakes

Turkish Delight

                                                Pomegranate Juice 

                                                  

                                                    Ice Cream

                                                         

                                                   Candy floss stirrer

                                                         

                                                   

2) 1^st electric  machine-spun cotton candy was invented in 1897 by the dentist  William Morrison  and confectioner John C. Wharton.

3) Sugar is the only ingredient to make candy floss unless you want  to add flavors.

4) Different flavors in cotton candy are-Pink vanilla, grape, blue berry ,orange and cherry.

5) Calorie content in 1 container/28grams of cotton candy are about  60-160 cals,

                                                                                                                              0-0,5g fat,

                                                                                                                              13-28gms carbs,

                                                                                                                              0-4gms protein.

6) One of the first time that cotton candy was given to a large audience was at the World’s Fair in St Louis in 1904.

7) The First world debut of cotton candy was probably at the paris exposition in 1900.

8) 7^th December  is National Cotton Candy day.

9) What is Fluffy Stuff called in different countries

France- Papa’s beard.

Canada & U.S- cotton candy.

U.K & India – candy floss.

Australia- Fairy floss

Persia- Pashmak

Turkey- Pismaniye.

10) World's largest Cotton Candy manufacturer is in Canada called Canada Tootsie Poll.

Romantic Holiday Destinations in India

With its diverse culture and its scenic beauty, India is a wonderful place to plan a vacation with that special someone! Beautiful Himalayas, beaches, desert, plateaus and jungles, India has it all! It has so much to offer to its tourists. You can have a great romantic holiday! Here we have listed some places that you can visit.

Shimla

Shimla is located in the Himalayas. Draped in forests of pine, rhododendron, and oak, Shimla is beautiful. Shimla is cool during winters and moderately warm during summers. It's famous for its Neo-Gothic style buildings and historic railway.  Kalka-Shimla Railway line has been granted 'World Heritage Status' by UNESCO.  The mall road is where all the shops and hotels are situated. Places like the Christ Church and Shimla State Museum can be visited. Jakhu Hill, at a height of 8000ft, is the highest peak and it offers a beautiful view of the town and the snow-covered Himalayas. 5 kms from Shimla is the township of Summer Hill. Mahatma Gandhi lived in these quiet surroundings during his visits to Shimla. There are many hotels that offer a great view. Few kilometres away from Shimla is the lake Chandratal, which is amazing if you want to go camping.

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It was built by the Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are many other places to visit in Agra. One example of Mughal Architecture are Agra Fort which was built by the great Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D. The fort is a masterpiece of design and construction. Within the fort are a number of exquisite buildings, including the Moti Masjid, Diwane-I-Aam, Diwani-I-Khas and musanman Burj. Other historical places include Chini Ka Roza, Sikandara and Fatehpur Sikri.

Jim Corbett National Park

Corbett National Park situated in the foothills of the Himalayas, in the newly created state of Uttarakhand is haven for wildlife lovers in India. Corbett National Park is one of India's most beautiful wildlife areas has a tiger population of around 160, which makes this park as the last and the most important bastion of this endangered species in India. The Ramganga River and its tributaries are the main source of water and its scenic beauty. There are many hotels by the river. Jim Corbett National Park makes a great romantic holiday destination!

Kerela

Kerela is one of the southern states of India. It is rich with attractions and beautiful scenery. For a wonderful romantic time with your spouse you can go to the backwaters and hire a houseboat. It is truly wonderful and very peaceful. Fort Cochin features Portuguese and Dutch colonial architecture, art galleries, churches, spice markets and the famous Chinese Fishing Nets.

 Munnar is a beautiful hill station in Kerela. It is the centre of kerela tea production and you can enjoy the breath taking views of the tea plantation covered mountains, as well as sample the quality tea. The climate here is also much cooler than the rest of kerela and the southern states.

Goa

Goa is a western state of India and it famous for its beautiful beaches, churches and temples. With the rule of the Portuguese for over 450 years and the consequential influence of Portuguese culture, Goa presents a somewhat different picture to the foreign visitor than other parts of the country. Goa has two World Heritage Sites:  the Bom Jesus Basilica and churches and convents of Old Goa. The architecture of Goa is a combination of Indian, Islamic and Portuguese styles.

Many old Portuguese style villas located at beaches are available where you can go and spend your romantic vacation.

Rajasthan

The capital of Rajasthan is Jaipur. It is also known as the pink city. Jaipur is as remarkable for its marvellous architecture and town planning as it is for the lively spirit of the people who inhabit it. Jaisalmer Fort is the famous tourist attraction in Jaisalmer. It is a magnificent monument being the second oldest fort in Rajasthan. You can take the camel safari into Thar desert. The life in the villages around Bikaner vibrates to the sound of music and sways in a profusion of colours. Sturdy men with moustaches in colorful turbans, cheerful women in multitute and kids live life to the hilt. After the harsh summer, there is dancing, singing and other community festivities which transform the hard working people of Thar desert into fun loving and carefree individuals.

Tip Top Pizza

         Choosing your toppings for pizza is like deciding what should be the icing on the cake. Though the first pizza which was made ressembled the colours on the Italian flag, now a days knowing whats in for the pizza topping gives you a elbow room amongst your peers.

         Here’s a list of Pizza toppings in 10 countries around the world. Try it on your own pizza and you might get a feeling that you have actually made a Australian or a Brazilian pizza.

Toppings in Australia- Mozzarella cheese with bacon & egg on the base of tomato sauce, Shrimps, Pineapple & Barbecue Sauce.

Toppings in Brazil- Green Peas, Approximately 1.4 million pizza’s are consumed annually in San Paulo.

Toppings in Japan- Eel,  Squid  & Mayonnaise.

Toppings in France- Bacon, Onion & Fresh cream flambé.

Toppings in Pakistan- Curry.

Toppings in Costa Rica – Fresh Coconut.

Toppings in Netherland- Double Dutch (double meat, double cheese, double onions) 

Toppings in U.S- Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Sausages, Green pepper,Onion & cheese.

Toppings in India-Cottage cheese, Chicken tikka, Minced Mutton.

Toppings in Russia- Egg Plant, Mackerel, onions, Red beans.

LOVE SIP: Making a pizza is like getting intimate with your lover when its good its really good and when its bad its still pretty good.