by Editor | Aug 29, 2022 | Eat and Drink
The basics of distilling spirits Fermentation and distillation are the two processes that every spirit must go through. All alcohol is produced during fermentation and separated and extracted during distillation. For fermentation, water and sugar (which could be corn...
by Editor | Jan 25, 2022 | Eat and Drink, Long Island Beer
What is homebrewing? Here’s the official definition of homebrew: noun beer or other alcoholic drink brewed at home. In other words, homebrewing is the brewing of beer, mead, and ciders (can also technically be distilling) on a small scale for personal,...
by Editor | Dec 20, 2021 | Eat and Drink
What are microgreens? Here, the word “micro” says it all. Young seedlings of edible vegetables and herbs are known as microgreens. Microgreens can be picked and consumed a week to ten days after the cotyledon — a portion of the embryo within the seed —...
by Editor | Jul 8, 2021 | Eat and Drink
First, an introduction about honey and where it comes from: Honey is a sweet, viscous food product produced by honey bees and related insects like stingless bees. By regurgitation, enzymatic activity, and water evaporation, bees generate honey from the sugary...
by Editor | Feb 28, 2021 | Eat and Drink, Long Island Beer, Things To Do
Long Island has developed into a craft beer powerhouse. There are more craft breweries than ever on Long Island. This is excellent news if you are a craft beer lover or love beer in general. We have created this guide to help you find some of the best local craft...
