Posted by Chris on January 24, 2008
der gluhweinbecher means “gluhwein mug” in German. 
I have always enjoyed the multitude of instances in which the German language combines multiple words together to make up word that describes the object. You can see what I mean and learn more German words at the CAPL (Culturally Authentic Pictorial Lexicon) site.
CAPL is an interesting project to help people learn and translate German words using text and “culturally authentic license-free imagery.” Here’s the page for wine.
Enjoy!
Posted by Chris on January 22, 2008
This sounds really delicious! You have to try it! I happen to be in Denver right now and was inspired to Google “mulled wine Colorado” and came across this mulled wine recipe from Sprig.
If you cannot find the Port mentioned in this recipe, get another one and give it a shot.
Port-Infused Mulled Wine
Ingredients:
2 bottles of inexpensive dry red wine
1 cup (8 oz.) Fonseca organic Porto
4 tablespoons organic honey
3 organic tangerines
Small handful of cloves
Large pinch of nutmeg, freshly ground
4 sticks cinnamon
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Utensils:
Large pot
Ladle
Zester or grater
1. Add red wine, porto and honey to pot and bring to low simmer. Stick cloves into tangerines like a pin cushion and add to the pot along with nutmeg, cinnamon, and half the lemon zest and raisins. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until mulled wine becomes powerfully aromatic.
2. To serve, ladle into mugs and garnish with raisins, a pinch of lemon zest, and a cinnamon stick.
Enjoy!
Posted by Chris on January 19, 2008
At Home with Kim Vallee is all about “Inspiration for Stylish Living & Entertaining” and we think the idea of gluhwein on Valentine’s Day hits the nail on the head - or the heart with the arrow? That just doesn’t sound right but you know what I mean.
Kim’s post about the Valentine’s mulled wine set put our thoughts into motion. It makes perfect sense to share gluhwein and mulled wine with those you love on Valentine’s Day. Here are some of the reasons why:
- It’s red
- Or pink (if you use white wine)
- It’s sweet (just like your sweetie)
- It is always best to drink with friends and loved ones
- It goes great with chocolates
- It is a great mood stimulator
- It’s romantic
If anyone knows where to get one of these mulled wine sets in the US, please leave a comment about it. I would love to post it.
Enjoy!
Posted by Chris on January 16, 2008
I just ran across this great video about making mulled wine from scratch produced by Expert Village Videos. It is broken into its various components from ingredients through serving and all the little details between. The production quality is nice and it is hosted by professional chef, Brandon Sarkis.
Please also see our video on how to make mulled wine using gluhwein mix (bottom of page), which was made in my kitchen one evening in one take. We’ll improve that one later.
Enjoy.
Posted by Chris on November 25, 2007
Try mulled wine recipe one from whats4eats with the raisins and almonds in it and let me know what you think. Under variations, I like the use of the word “bracing.” Bracing is what I usually do at the beginning of what is looking like a night where I be “testing” a lot of mulled wine recipes. It’s funny how much more colorful my descriptions get as the night goes on - maybe less accurate but more colorful. 
Mulled Wine
Yield: 4-5 servings
| INGREDIENTS |
PREP |
AMOUNT |
| Red wine |
|
1 bottle |
| Sugar |
|
3-5 Tbsp |
| Cinnamon sticks |
|
2-4 each |
| Cloves |
|
4-6 each |
| Cardamom pods |
|
3-4 each |
| Orange peel |
|
1 each |
METHOD
- Place all ingredients in a pot and slowly bring to a simmer over a low flame. Do not boil. Cover and let steep on a very low flame for about 15 minutes.
- Strain, if desired, ladle into mugs and serve.
VARIATIONS
- Add a few shots of cognac or brandy to the wine just before serving for a more bracing beverage.
- Vary the amount of sugar and spices to your taste.
- Drop a couple raisins and an almond or two in each glass if you like.
Enjoy!
Posted by Chris on November 16, 2007
As seen in “O” magazine, this is a nice recipe that includes black peppercorns and cardamom (also used in Jodlers Gluhwein mix).
INGREDIENTS
1 bottle full-bodied red wine
3 tbsp. honey
2 cinnamon sticks
2 tbsp. cardamom seeds
1 tbsp. black peppercorns
1 sliced orange
1 sliced lemon
1/2 cup sugar In a saucepan, combine 1 bottle full-bodied red wine, 3 tbsp. honey, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 tbsp. cardamom seeds, 1 tbsp. black peppercorns, 1 sliced orange, 1 sliced lemon and 1/2 cup sugar. Simmer 15 minutes. Pour into a mug garnished with a cinnamon stick.
Enjoy!
