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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May 28, 2011
Do beer koozies, the foam things you get from weddings and family reunions to hold a cold beer and keep it cold, actually work? Lisa Bramen at the Smithsonian's Food & Think blog has...
May 28, 2011
After my juicing cleansing journey (see part one and part two), I was surprised to find myself craving green juice. This was a crucial part of my three day BluePrint Cleanse, and BPC was kind enough...
May 27, 2011
It's time to put aside your work and get ready for a weekend in the sun. As you grab some last-minute wines for your Memorial Day cookouts, consider these fun cookout pairings: Gewürtztraminer If...
May 27, 2011
Continued from Liquid Living: A Juice Cleansing Journey, Part One. A very hungry stomach woke me on the first day of my BluePrint Cleanse (BPC), which seemed completely unfair given that I had not...
May 27, 2011
Last night the Asia Society New York held a wine reception with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office to celebrate and discuss the "Wine Boom in Hong Kong." The reception exclusively...
May 26, 2011
The queen of homemaking and media maven Martha Stewart has released an iPad application featuring 100 cocktail recipes and 25 bar snacks. There are five themed bundles that can be purchased for $0.99...
May 26, 2011
A Dutch winemaker in Bordeaux, Ilja Gort, is going to serenade his grapes during the summer pre-harvest picking of excess grapes, vendanges vertes. Gort, of Château la Tulipe de la Garde, believes...
May 26, 2011
A group of German brewers and beer advocates are aiming to have the 14th Century Reinheitsgebot, or Beer Purity Law, added to UNESCO's World Heritage List of cultural treasures. The German...
May 25, 2011
It looked like the bottom of the swim lake at summer camp and I was tempted to pinch my nose as I swallowed the first sip, but my concerns were unfounded. Sure, the juice tasted like it...
May 25, 2011
Jim Beam has announced their newest product, Devil's Cut. The bourbon uses a new process that extracts extra whiskey from the wood of the barrels in which it is aged. The Devil's Cut barrels...
May 25, 2011
The Molecular Cocktails Starter Kit comes with everything a bourgeoning molecular gastronomist needs to make crazy cocktail concoctions. The recipe booklet will show you how to deconstruct your...
May 24, 2011
A big punchbowl full of sangria is an easy and refreshing way to water the hordes at your Memorial Day BBQ. For these recipes, skip the good wine and go for a decent boxed wine since with all of the...
May 24, 2011
There are many ways to learn about wine, from attending free tastings to taking fun classes at your local shop to picking up a book or two. But for some wine lovers and professionals, the need to...
May 23, 2011
Beer costs are rising, and forking over big bucks for a six pack is enough to make us tear up. According to an article by Loren Berlin at MSNBC, supply, demand, and Mother Nature are to blame. A poor...
May 23, 2011
Some cocktails aren't your style. Some bring back horrific memories of Freshman year. But some are just bad. Jeff Burkhart at the Marin Independent Journal has made a list of the worst cocktails...
May 22, 2011
Last week, we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of different wine closures. However, beyond their effect on the wine itself, there are concerns about sustainability. The San Francisco...
May 22, 2011
Beer cocktails can easily bring any brunch or barbecue to the next level by offering beer drinkers a fun alternative to knocking back a can. These three recipes require only a few ingredients and are...
May 21, 2011
Actress Sara Rue, known for playing Carmen on Popular and now as a Jenny Craig spokeswoman, shared with RumorFix that her wedding today will feature rounds of beer pong. Rue is getting...
May 21, 2011
Spain produces a multitude of white wines that are bright, refreshing, and perfect for warm summer days. Whether you just want to slowly sip a glass on the porch, or are making a simple meal to share...
May 21, 2011
Brush up your brunch routine by getting out of a mimosa rut and putting your bubbles to better use with these five classic cocktails. While all of these recipes call for Champagne, check out our...
May 20, 2011
Earlier this week, Wine Spectator columnist Matt Kramer presented his list of the World's Most Underrated Wines. Kramer admits that his list is not exhaustive, but it is a great place to start if...
May 20, 2011
In a busy week of Manhattan Cocktail Classic hangovers, natural wine debates spurred by the Natural Wine Fair in London, and general booziness, here are our four favorite posts from the drinks...
May 20, 2011
More than half of Scotand's malt whisky distilleries are in Speyside. The region is nestled along the River Spey in the eastern part of the Highlands, and can be further divided into eight sub-...
May 19, 2011
Danish brewery Carlsberg is launching a new beer with an eye towards both male and female consumers. The beer is called Copenhagen and is made for the "number of consumers, especially women, who...
May 19, 2011
The Lowlands are the southern part of Scotland, reaching to the border with England, but the distilleries cluster to the north. There are now five active distilleries the region, up from three only a...
