Sarah Chappell

Sarah is a writer and winemonger living in Brooklyn, NY. She holds the Intermediate and Advanced Certificates with Distinction from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust, and is currently pursuing the Diploma. You can find her drinking syrah, talking to her goldfish and reading books about dragons.

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June 18, 2011

vinegar tank

Yesterday I posted a recipe for homemade red wine vinegar that said that if the vinegar develops a nail polish aroma it must be thrown out and the process restarted. Not so! Food and wine writer...

June 18, 2011

whiskey cocktail

If your dad loves whiskey (or whisky), show him some new ways to sip it with these four Father's Day cocktails. Mix him up a drink and he'll know that you care. Blood and Sand Give Dad a new...

June 17, 2011

Martini Asti

Bacardi U.S.A has announced a voluntary recall of Martini Asti Sparkling Wine 1.5 Liter Bottles. The company received reports that the bottles were bursting either in their cases or once on the...

June 17, 2011

Schnitzel

Inspired by the restaurant industry tradition of family meal, we're chatting with industry insiders to find out what they actually eat and drink. Edi Frauneder has come all the way from Vienna to...

June 17, 2011

Stone Brewing Co. Logo

Stone Brewing is releasing a beer with a newly cultivated hop, the Aramis from Alsace, France. The Japanese Green Tea IPA  is brewed with Sencha green tea leaves, and contains a six...

June 17, 2011

Making Vinegar

Sometimes in my line of business, the bottles of wine just pile up. There is only so much one girl can drink! I hate to let anything go to waste, so I have started to use my leftover wine to make...

June 16, 2011

Steak Tacos

The warm weather has me dreaming again, this time of tacos in the sun shared amongst friends. This steak taco recipe is great for gatherings, just fire up the grill and let your guests build their...

June 16, 2011

Drinks

Every week there are a multitude of great wine posts on the interwebs. Here are our favorites that you must read today: Eater wine columnist Talia Baiocchi recommends Father's Day wines by dad...

June 16, 2011

Iced tea cocktail

Last week we shared some refreshing tea cocktails, but left out the tequila! Here is a very easy but delicious tequila tea cocktail for all you tequila lovers out there. Too simple? Try gussying it...

June 16, 2011

Beer

Italian beer Birra Moretti is launching a campaign to encourage Americans to enjoy lunch, Italian-style. Birra Moretti is sponsoring pop-up cafes in New York City with four-course traditional Italian...

June 15, 2011

Grilled Salmon

We've been wild about salmon at Foodista recently, sharing many great recipes throughout the height of salmon season. I prefer a simple preparation, like this Grilled Salmon with Fresh Lemon and...

June 15, 2011

Beer

Evidence of beer has been found in France dating back to the fifth century BC. A team from CNRS (Centre de Bio-Archeologie et d'Ecology) excavating in Provence discovered germinated barley, as...

June 15, 2011

DareDroid

  DareDroid is a robotic dress that works with its human host to offer the viewer a cocktail through a game of Truth or Dare. A viewer will approach DareDroid, and if she is too close, then...

June 15, 2011

Removing a cork with string

Sometimes all you have is the string in your pocket, and thanks to Instructables we now know how to use it to open a bottle of wine! We actually do keep a corkscrew on our person at all times, but if...

June 14, 2011

NYC Cocktail Week Logo

The first annual Liquor.com New York City Cocktail Week is kicking off tomorrow. Based on a similar premise as Restaurant Week, Cocktail Week has 15 of New York's best bars featuring a special...

June 14, 2011

Coffee

Beer and vodka consumption is down in Russia as the younger generations move towards coffee. A report by The Public Ledger says that demand for coffee has increased 10% in the past few years and...

June 14, 2011

Facedrink

Capitalizing on the popularity of social media sites such as Facebook (logo similarity, anyone?), Facedrink will provide "you with the extra energy needed to be social or to deal with your boss...

June 13, 2011

iced tea

Chilled cocktails and iced tea are two of summer's great pleasures, and what better way to enjoy them but in one drink. The smoky and savory quality of tea brings a refreshing herbaceous note to...

June 13, 2011

Fried Rice

Fried rice is a perfect weeknight dinner. If you make it at home, it lets you clean out the fridge to make a quick and tasty meal at the end of a long day. If you order takeout, well, what could be...

June 13, 2011

Yellow and Blue Tetrapaks

Alcohol mostly comes in glass bottles, but those are not the most user-friendly for summer drinking activities like sneaking into the park or heading to the roof or backyard. Broken glass is sure to...

June 12, 2011

Winepod

With Father's Day approaching, it's time for some last-minute present shopping. Yesterday we brought you a list of fun gifts for the beer-loving dad. But if your father is more of a wino,...

June 12, 2011

Drinking non-alcoholic wheat beer has been found to benefit the health of athletes according to a new study of marathoners by the Department of Preventative and Rehabilitative Sports Medicine of the...

June 11, 2011

Beer candy

With Father's Day only one week away, it's time to pick out some gifts for your favorite dad. If your dad loves beer, check out these five beer-related gifts that are sure to make him smile....

June 10, 2011

Limes

A light and bubbly drink is exactly what is needed when the temperature inches up into the 90s. In this recipe, fresh ginger is boiled down into a simple syrup and used to sweeten lime juice, and a...

June 10, 2011

salad

One of my favorite meals as the seasons transition from spring to summer is a Warm Goat Cheese Salad. This salad slowly pulls me into the fresh veggies that I crave in the heat while still letting me...

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