How to Make Pumpkin Wine

'Did you know you can make wine out of just about any fruit or vegetable, even onions? I haven’t tried that one yet, but I did have more than enough pumpkins this season, so I decided to try my hand at pumpkin wine. Note: it’s entirely possible that I keep making wine even though I am not a big wine drinker just because I love the rich, yeasty smell in my kitchen as it ferments.'

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Women Should Drink Beer, Men Should Drink Wine

Photo Credit: Renegade Health

'It’s clear that alcohol is not a necessity for health. However, a great deal of research shows that moderate alcohol consumption has its benefits. We all know about the pros and cons, and today’s article is not about sorting through them. The reality is that for many of us, being able to enjoy a glass of wine, beer or a cocktail once in a while is part of a healthy lifestyle and social life.'


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Why I Switched to Organic Wine (& How to Buy Organic Wine)

'I love wine. For me, it’s one of life’s great pleasures, right up there with raw milk cheese. But I recently switched to organic wine.

In this article, I’ll explain why I switched to organic wine, and how to read labels when buying organic wine.

I’ve also created a How to Buy Organic Wine infographic that you can use to decode the wine labels.

Why I Switched to Organic Wine

“A bottle of conventionally produced wine may contain up to 250 different types of chemicals,” according to EcoVine Wine, a Santa Barbara-based wine club specializing in organic wines.'


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