Miscellaneous

If you’re a fan of discounts and offers, you need to know about Singles’ Day, the alternative to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While November 11th is the date to commemorate Remembrance Day in the UK, in China, and increasingly throughout the world, this is a day when almost all shops offer fierce discounts. The Origin of Singles’ Day The Chinese celebration was launched in 1993 at Nanjing University by…

A successful return to earth for the Bordeaux wines sent into space more than a year ago! Twelve bottles of Bordeaux wine and 320 vines have arrived safely after spending several months on the International Space Station (ISS). These wines were part of a scientific experiment initiated by the European start-up Space Cargo Unlimited, supported by NASA. An Innovative Project How do wines age in space? To find out, 12…

Do you also need to eat lighter after the holidays, but don’t want to give up on tasty dishes? Here’s a recipe that’s just right for you: Italian stuffed artichokes. The recipe is also suitable for those who follow a vegetarian diet, as there is no meat in the stuffing. Ingredients: 4 artichokes 60 g of stale bread Parsley 30 g of Pecorino cheese Garlic Salt and pepper EVO oil…

Soon it will finally be time for the most eagerly awaited party of the year: New Year’s Eve! And since Drinks&Co has an international team, we asked our Content Editors to tell us how New Year’s Eve is celebrated where they’re from. Réveillon du Nouvel An in France – Isabelle Escande In France, the custom is to get together with family or friends for a good dinner. Shortly before midnight,…

The holiday season is approaching and, with it, the pretext to enjoy a drink with your loved ones. Instead of recycling empty wine bottles, why don’t you seize the opportunity to start a DIY activity and dive into the Christmas spirit? Indeed, the holiday season is probably one of the best periods to boost your creativity. Here are a few ideas: Glitter Holiday Message Bottles These lettered wine bottles can express your winter felicity for the coming holidays.…

Rum is a world-famous alcoholic beverage which is made from sugar cane. Throughout its history, the drink has come to be associated with pirates. You will find a huge variety of different types of rum on the market. The most common type is white rum. As the name suggests it is a colourless rum. This type of rum ages in oak or cherry wood barrels for longer periods of time.…

About to blow out its 70 candles, this year the Beaujolais Nouveau festival will not be celebrated like always, but will still respect its original goal: to give colour and taste to autumn! Of course, there will be no parties and frantic parades, but the pleasure of tasting a young, fresh and fascinating wine will certainly not be lacking. Beaujolais Nouveau: a success story The official story begins in 1951,…

Do you know the One Pot recipes? These are the recipes that you can prepare with just one pot. Today we cook fried rice with prawns together – quick and simply delicious! Ingredients: 450 g medium-sized raw, peeled and skinned shrimps 2 tablespoons of oil 125 g green beans, cut into small pieces 4 shallots chopped 2 cloves of garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon fresh, peeled and chopped ginger 750 g…

Make your favourite Rioja wine a very special treat. Today we present: Sorbete de rioja. Ingredients: 40 ml Red Wine100 ml Tap water50g Sugar10g cinnamon2 g Cloves Oranges1 OrangeMint for decoration Preparation: In a pan, we will mix the water with the sugar. Add the cinnamon, the clove and put the saucepan on the fire until the sugar melts. Once the syrup is made, remove the cinnamon and clove and…

Do you want to lose some weight but without denying yourself the tasty drink after work? Don’t worry, we here at Drinks&Co are very familiar with this dilemma. That’s why we present 4 cocktails with a low-calorie count, so you can enjoy Saturday night with your friends and, at the same time, preserve your figure. 1. Spritzer – The Austrian National Drink The Spritzer, also known as Weinschorle in Germany,…