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Bartender
Is It a Good Idea to Put Ice in White or Sparkling Wine?
Is it a good idea to add ice to white or sparkling wine? Discover how ice affects flavor and bubbles, plus smart alternatives such as frozen grapes, chilling cubes and wine cooling sleeves.
Food & Beverage
Chocolate Mousse for Summer: An Easy Recipe with Fresh Variations
Chocolate mousse is an easy yet elegant dessert for summer dinners. Here is a simple recipe with fresh variations using berries, citrus, coffee and nuts.
Food
New Potatoes – A Beloved Summer Delicacy with Roots Across Europe
Discover everything about new potatoes: their origins, cultivation in Sweden and Europe, nutritional benefits, popular varieties, traditional uses, and their role in summer food culture.
Food
Cold-Pressed Rapeseed Oil vs Regular Rapeseed Oil – What’s the Difference?
Discover the differences between cold-pressed rapeseed oil, refined rapeseed oil, and olive oil. Compare flavor, nutrition, cooking uses, sustainability, and health benefits.
Asian Food
How to Grill Shrimp Perfectly – Timing, Marinades, Expert Tips, and the Best Wine Pairings
Learn how to grill shrimp perfectly with expert tips, cooking times, preparation advice, a delicious marinade recipe, and the best wine pairings for grilled shrimp and seafood.
Food
Skagenröra – Sweden’s Beloved Shrimp Salad with a Rich Culinary Heritage
Discover Skagenröra, Sweden’s famous shrimp salad. Learn its history, where it’s popular, and how to make an authentic Scandinavian Skagenröra with this easy and delicious recipe.
Food & Wine
Wine Pairing for Swedish Midsummer Food: The Best Wines for Herring, Salmon and Summer Buffets
What wine goes best with Swedish Midsummer food? Here is a sommelier’s guide to white wine, sparkling wine, rosé and light red wine for herring, potatoes, salmon, grilled food and strawberry cake.
Food
What to Cook with Leftovers from a Midsummer Feast
Midsummer often leaves you with potatoes, herring, salmon, eggs, sour cream, herbs and strawberries. Here are simple and delicious ways to turn leftovers into new summer dishes.
Cocktail Recipe
Lemon Spritz – a Fresh Cocktail with a Bright Citrus Flavour
Lemon Spritz is a light, sparkling and refreshing cocktail with a clear lemon flavour. It is perfect as an aperitif, for summer dinners or as a citrus-forward alternative to a classic Aperol Spritz.
Rhubarb
What to Do with Rhubarb - Recipes, Tips and Seasonal Ideas
Rhubarb is one of spring and early summer’s most loved ingredients. Here are simple ways to use rhubarb in pies, cordials, compotes, chutneys, drinks and desserts.
Prosecco
4 Rosé Wines to Know Right Now - From Light and Crisp to More Food-Friendly Styles
Looking for a good rosé wine for spring and summer? Here are four rosé wines to know right now, with different styles, flavour profiles and food pairings.
Food
New Potatoes: When They Are Harvested and How to Cook Them Best
New potatoes are a classic part of summer cooking. Here is when they are harvested, how to cook them properly, and which side dishes pair especially well with them.
Cocktail
Limoncello - all about the Italian lemon liqueur and a fresh cocktail recipe
Limoncello is a classic Italian lemon liqueur with a bright citrus flavor and a natural place after dinner or in refreshing summer cocktails. Here is a short guide to limoncello, how to serve it, a...
Cava
Summer Sparkling Fruit Punch
This refreshing summer punch with sparkling wine, elderflower, strawberries, peach, lime, and orange slices is the perfect drink for sunny gatherings. Easy to prepare and beautifully served – a mus...
Midsommar
The Midsummer Schnapps – A Toast to Tradition, Flavour, and Swedish Summer
Midsummer schnapps, traditional Swedish drinking rituals, and DIY schnapps recipes – discover everything you need to celebrate Midsummer the Swedish way on Corkframes.com. Learn how to infuse your ...
Cloudberry
Cloudberry Sour – A Nordic Summer Cocktail with Golden Berries
Discover a luxurious cocktail made with cloudberries! Try this Cloudberry Sour recipe – a Nordic drink with bourbon, lemon, and golden berries. Perfect for summer parties or cozy evenings.
Barbeque
Three Types of Potato Salad to Elevate Your Grilling Season
Discover three delicious varieties of potato salad perfect for summer barbecue nights.
Choose between a Swedish classic, a French vinaigrette salad, and a Mediterranean-inspired flavor feast – comp...
Fruit Drink
5 Refreshing Summer Drinks Packed with Vitamins and Minerals
Five refreshing summer drinks to help replenish essential vitamins and minerals. Easy recipes perfect for warm days, picnics, or as non-alcoholic alternatives to wine.
Fish and wine
How to Perfectly Grill Fish
Grilled Fish and Wine – The Perfect Pairings for Spring DinnersAs spring arrives, it’s time to fire up the grill and enjoy outdoor dining. Grilling fish may seem tricky, but with the right techniqu...
Dinner
Spring Vegetables and the Perfect Wine Pairings – A Seasonal Delight
As the spring sun warms the soil and the first seasonal vegetables make their way into our kitchens, it’s time to pair them with wines that enhance their delicate flavors. Asparagus, wild garlic, n...
Drinks
Flowers to Grow Yourself – Perfect for Summer Drinks
Want to add an extra touch of elegance and flavor to your summer drinks? Edible flowers are a fantastic addition! By growing them yourself, you get fresh and sustainable decorations for your cockta...
Summer
Wild Strawberry Wine – A Taste of Summer in Every Glass
Imagine a warm summer day, with the aroma of ripe wild strawberries filling the air. That’s the essence captured in wild strawberry wine – a unique and delicate beverage that enchants with its swee...
Chicken
Coq au Vin Rosé (Chicken in Rosé Wine)
Coq au Vin is a classic French dish traditionally made with red wine. This delightful twist uses rosé wine, lending a lighter, more delicate flavor to the chicken. It's perfect for a summer dinner,...
Drinks
Sangria - A Festive Red Wine Punch with Rich History
Sangria is not only delicious but also versatile, allowing you to customize it to suit your preferences and the seasonal fruits available. It's a perfect drink for warm weather and social gathering...
Cocktail
Raspberry Gin and Tonic
Additionally, the vivid color of raspberries adds visual appeal, making a raspberry gin cocktail as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Champagne
Classic Mimosa Drink Recipe
A classic mimosa drink is a simple yet elegant cocktail that's perfect as welcome drink, for brunch or any celebratory occasion.
Food & Wine
Swedish Midsummer and matching midsummer food to wine!
Choosing the best wine for a traditional Swedish Midsummer meal can be challenging since the meal often consists of a variety of dishes with different flavors. Here are some recommendations that pa...
Cava
The Classic French 75 Cocktail Recipe
The French 75 is a classic cocktail that combines the elegance of champagne with the sharpness of gin, creating a refreshing and sophisticated drink.The French 75 is often served in a flute to enha...
Cava
Mimosa - a refreshing champagne-based drink
An always popular and refreshing champagne-based recipe is the "Mimosa". The Mimosa is a classic at brunches and festive gatherings, known for its simplicity and elegant taste. Here is a simple rec...
Cava
Summer, Bubbles and a Classic Bellini!
Summer is finally knocking on the door, and what can be more summery and fresh than a Classic Bellini. The Bellini is a classic and elegant "bubbles-based" cocktail that originated in Venice, Italy...
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