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Lizzie Y.

Lizzie is a full-time content creator with Gift Baskets Overseas. Before that, she worked at an International Department in a Canadian College for 3 years and moved to Belarus from Canada at 22. Lizzie is an enthusiastic explorer who travelled through Belarus, France, USA, Canada, Poland, Austria, and South Korea.

Wine Pairing: A Guide for Beginners

Why is Wine Pairing Important

An art form that takes not place in the eye of the beholder, but amongst the palette of discernment. Despite its scientific connotations, wine pairing is great to be revered as an art form that transforms across palettes. A sip of wine traverses across the taste buds, highlighting various tasting parts. Wine is a great tool used for talking with friends, tasting, and information for future use. An experience that truly lights all parts of the mind, body, and soul. Yes, wine pairing is an art form. But, luckily, there’s always room for a splash, one that even Jackson Polluck himself couldn’t compare to. Read on my dear friends to find out more about this luxurious drink of the gods.

Bottles of white and red wine on a wooden shelf in a private winery cabinet room interior

A Better Brew: A History of German Beer

It’s no secret that Germans love their beer and the good times that ensue with it! According to Statista, on average, Germans drank 99.7 liters of beer per person in 2019. Now that’s a lot of beer! So let’s dive into a history of German beer today.

German Beer: Glasses of light and dark beer on a pub background.