Wine Making

In order to find out what the right process is you will need to know what type of wine you want to make, please remember that this is for making wine on a small scale, if you want a bottle or two for the dinner table, the actual mass production of wine requires you to know a bit more, so if you are okay with this, we will go on to the process. As said before you will need to know what type of wine you want to make, there is red wine, white wine and champagne, now we will not cover any of those here, we will be covering, as said before, home wine making.

We all need a hobby, some people go sky diving, some people play chess and some people drive fast cars ad crash into things, and these people will do all of this in their spare time, which makes it a hobby. Now, there are many different types of hobby, just like there are many different types of people in the world. There is also wine making, so if you are one of those people who like making wine during their spare time you have come to the right place, because you will learn the basics of how to make wine.

The first thing you will need to know when you are starting out to make your own home wine is to find the supplies you need, so, that is what we will start with. Now there are many thing that you will need before you start, and this is in the following list, Carboy, Hydrometer, Corker, Thermometer, and you could either choose between Grapes, concentrate or a wine kit. You will also need corks, empty bottles and oak, a bottle brush, Biosan, Clamp, connectors, Tubing, Siphon, and straight tube. There are loads of information on the internet about all of these things, and because this is only a 500 words article there is no way we can explain all of this here.

Before you go out and get all of these supplies you will need to make sure that you go to a reputable store, a store that you trust and a store that offers guarantees on all of the things you need here. You should find one store to get all of your equipment, because this way you will stand a chance of getting a small discount, and this is essentially what you will be looking for. The next thing you will need to know is the language used. You should know by now that every industry has its own phrases and terms, so you will need to know these terms and phrases if you are to be a successful wine maker. And then once you have gotten through all of this you will be able to start you wine making, but you will have to make sure that you know all you need before you start, so get reading and you will be fine.

Home Made Pastas

If you've got some time and are willing to put forth some effort, you can make your own home made pasta. The basic ingredients are:

• 3/4 cup unbleached white flour
• 1 egg
• pinch of salt

That's it. Some folks use a little (1/2 teaspoon) extra virgin olive oil in their pasta, but it is optional. This recipe makes pasta enough for 2 regular servings, so if you want more increase the amounts in the same proportions.

The classic way to make pasta is by putting the flour on a board, make a well in it, and put the egg and salt into the well. With a fork, gently mix the egg with the flour until a rough dough forms, then knead the dough with your hands until it becomes soft. But it can also be made in a bowl, a food processor or a mixer with a bread hook.

A few tips: If the dough is still too sticky, dust with a little flour and knead it some more. If the dough is too dry, sprinkle a little water on it and knead it in. The humidity in the air determines if a dough will be too sticky or dry with the basic recipe, so you'll need to act accordingly.

After the dough has been kneaded and is soft and elastic, wrap it in plastic wrap and allow to rest for 20 minutes. This will help 'relax' the gluten in the dough and make it easier to roll out.

Folks who make pasta regularly invest in a pasta machine. While this does make for more uniform noodles, you don't need one. Take the dough after it has rested and separate it into small portions if you've made more than the basic recipe. Dust a board with flour, put the dough on the board and roll it out. Try to get the dough thin enough so that you can almost see through it. If the dough sticks, dust with a little flour.

When you have the dough as thin as you like, dust it with a little flour and roll it up like a jelly roll. With a very sharp knife, cut the roll into very thin slices. Unroll the pasta and let it dry for 20 minutes or so on the board, or drape it over a broom handle covered with plastic wrap that has been suspended between two chairs.

After drying, the pasta can be cooked or refrigerated for use within the next 2 or 3 days. Fresh pasta does not take as long to cook as fully dried pasta, only about 4 to 5 minutes, even less if the noodles are small and thin. You want to cook it al dente (to the tooth, a little firm in the middle, so watch fresh pasta closely as it cooks!

This basic recipe can be varied in many ways. Substitute whole wheat flour for the unbleached white flour for whole wheat pasta. Whole wheat pasta dough will have a little different 'feel' to it. Or you can make spinach pasta. Cook 5 ounces of frozen spinach as directed, drain and let it cool. Squeeze as much water as you can out of the spinach. The spinach should be about the size of a large egg when you're done. Mix it in with the egg before adding to the flour.

Pastas can be flavored with most anything. Add a little garlic, use a little tomato juice, let your imagination run free and experiment! Making home made pasta is easy!

Risotto Con Scallops

Risotto with sea or bay scallops can be an elegant main course. You can substitute shrimp for the scallops, or use a combination of both. Wash scallops or devein shrimp before making basic risotto. The seafood must be sauteed as soon as the risotto is finished, so that when you add it to the pot the consistency of the risotto will still be creamy when served. Enjoy this classic Italian recipe!

Ingredients:

Basic Risotto
1 1/2 lbs sea or bay scallops
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tbsp grated lemon grind
2 tbsp finely minced Italian parsley leaves
Freshly grated Parmigiano cheese

Preparation:

1 - Wash scallops several times in cold water to remove sand. Place in a strainer and blot dry with paper towel. If using tiny bay scallops, leave whole; if using sea scallops, cut horizontally into 1/2 inch slices.

2 - In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add scallions and saute, stirring constantly, until barely tender, about 2 minutes. Add scallops and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add slat, pepper, and lemon rind; mix well and remove from heat.

3 - Stir scallop into risotto. Cook uncovered over low heat, stirring constantly, until juices from scallops are completely absorbed into rice, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.

4 - Transfer to a heated bowl and serve with freshly grated Parmigiano cheese.

Serves 4 to 6

Enjoy this classic Italian seafood tonight with family and friends....and your favorite bottle of Italian wine!

One Step at a Time

If you remember how difficult it was to establish your personal credit for the first time, you'll have a good idea of the struggle you'll be facing with your small business credit aspirations. One of the easiest methods of starting a credit history for your business is taking out a credit card.

Credit cards are generally easier than other types of credit to obtain. Plus, many of the cards have reasonable interest rates and can be easy to maintain. They are also very useful for a wide range of purchases.

Obviously, maintaining a reasonable balance and paying your bills on time. You should keep a balance on the card but never max it out - that looks bad on your report. If possible, look for cards that provide cash back or other incentives for businesses. That way you'll be reaping other rewards from your business spending.

Another good reason for choosing a credit card is that you'll have an easy record of your business expenses at tax times. Just remember not to use your business card for any personal costs. It might be tempting but you do not want to give in to that temptation.

Another alternative is a line of credit through your bank. Many banks will extend credit to you for the short-term. If you want to pay off the balance quickly, just make larger payment. Everything over the minimum payment will go directly towards the principal so you'll save on interest in the long run. Plus, those monthly payments will each help build your credit history and allow you access to better terms and larger amounts as they are needed

Basic Things for a Good Health

We really ought to think of health insurance as sickness insurance to help protect our loved ones from financial crisis. Insuring our health is our job, and we do pretty well on that score. We're more health conscious and generally in better physical condition than our parents were, but we live in a far different world. A hospital stay can easily cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. A single chemo treatment could cost you over $20,000. Health costs are insane! Nobody can withstand that kind of financial impact and obviously this type of budget could really crush us.

You might be forced to accept a health insurance policy with a higher deductible simply to be able to afford the premiums. What you can't afford to accept is health insurance that excludes or puts a low cap on serious illness. The alternative, losing all you've worked for your entire life, is unthinkable.

What can you do when health care costs are spiraling out of control and health insurance premiums have become all but unaffordable? If you expect your health insurance to cover all or most out of pocket expenses, your premium will be out of sight. Better to bite the bullet and pay the higher co-pay for a doctor visit or a lab test, especially if you are healthy and rarely use your insurance

Friendship Test

For some, it is very difficult outside with friends, because they are conservative and introverts. They would never be the first step of speaking and therefore a very long period for an interview on other models. On the other hand, we jabbers, talking all day can accommodate more people to cope with these major groups. The friendship is deeper than we age. Who you can talk Your Heart Out and to whom one must be a little cautious with words.

The friends are to be funny, but it is only in times of distress, as you know, is a true friend, and it is not. For example, someone was sick at home, and you should call your doctor or hospital earlier in yours. In all cases, call a friend to seek help, and he or she said, is it as quickly as possible. You know, you've got a great friend. But when he said that their parents and they do not go so late at home or excuse a little lazy, you can understand what kind of friend you have.

But, of course, there are times when it is unfortunate truth are therefore not on your decision of friendship and judges, a person on a fact. There will be a wealth of facts also that, of course, you are a confirmation of the friend you have. No doubt, Shakespeare said, if you are a true friend, and then link it with steel chains. Importance never let a true friend, you will find, because they are a rare species.

Writing Article Style

Before we write an article, you must define certain keywords strong. It is a general rule, the party rather than many people to be bored and end. If it seems then increase your level of boredom, and then write articles are not for you.

Take about one hour for each article you write, and research on certain keywords you feel are most effective when the agitation of articles by search engines. For example, if a keyword is approximately 5,000 queries per month and has little competition (I am talking about 200k, 400k), then you've found rewarding a keyword.

Again, its only a proposal, but I recommend 3-4 keywords in this strong and 2-3 strong Long Tail keywords. Their number is quite possible to ensure that your ultimate testimony to find your own style of writing.