The Trusted Palate

January 26th, 2010
The Trusted Palate was founded by a British Man called Ian Johnson. His experience within the wine business was embedded in distribution. That was,  at least, until he opened The Trusted Palate on 563 King Street, Charleston in America. With his experience in the distribution sector, he believed that by using his insight on how the prices of wine are established that he could use his unique position to provide the highest levels of service within a wine bar setting.

He used knowledge that he acquired by studying for The institute of Master’s of Wine qualification. This is regarded in the highest sense by the wine industry. To fulfill this qualification it is taken that you will have the highest standards of knowledge within this profession. Ian started this qualification during 2004.

Armed with his knowledge and his contacts, Johnson opened the Trusted Palate. A wine bar that served lunch and dinner with the opportunity to buy wine from the retail arm. To aid in peoples decision The Trusted Palate held a wine club wheres peoples knowledge could be extended to help them with their wine choices.


Birthday Parties

May 3rd, 2010

With children expecting so much from birthday parties, it is really hard to fulfill such expectations, because they go to so many. I really wanted to find something that was a bit different to create a really special day for my daughter. She had already been on so many cinema trips, excursions out for food and had been roller skating more times than a semi professional. It was whilst I was talking to a teacher friend about my predicament that she said why didn’t I look into finding a school workshop provider, because then it would be something different, and also there would be some educational value. It didn’t mean that it would not have to be fun! So I had a quick surf on the Internet and came across a website that featured many providers of workshops for schools. They ranged from circus skills workshops to team building activities all the way through to art and animal workshops. I thought that we would go for a circus skills session. And what a great afternoon it was. The girls tried so many different skills from juggling, tight rope walking stilt walking to the delicate art of plate spinning. It was great and the people who provided the entertainment were enthusiastic, patient not to mention very funny. They really were great clowns. I cant wait to see what we will find next year but one things for sure, we will definitely look for school workshop providers.

Master Of Wine

February 7th, 2010

The institute of Master of wine is an organisation that does not transfer any surplus funds to its owners or shareholders. This not for profit organisation survives with money from sponsorship from commercial wine organisations and also its members. The objectives of the institution are simple. Promoting the understanding of wine. Maintaining the highest standards possible within the wine industry, and finally to improve professional and personal goals within the industry.
The master of wine is by no means for the faint hearted. To obtain a place on this highly regarded course, a catering degree is not the ticket. Instead an essay convincing the panel must be submitted combined with an array of tasting notes. This is alongside diploma from the wine and spirit trust. Of course this is just the beginning. Live interviews from some of the best palates in the world of wine will judge your critique and aptitude
It is an exclusive club with fewer than 300 masters of wine throughout the world.

The problem with summer mornings.

February 7th, 2010

With the first bulbs of spring beginning to sneak through the frozen soil around the country, there are many positives. The colours of the countryside returning, warm evenings to walk the dog or sit in a pub beer garden having a pint of ale or maybe a cheeky gin and tonic. Unfortunately, it is not all positive; there is an inconvenience around the corner that millions of people all over the world are affected by. This is unwanted light in the bedroom waking you up prematurely in the morning or at the other end of the day when you are trying to get to sleep on those long summer nights.
So what can be done by this yearly frustration? Lined curtains are one answer preventing sun light penetration through two pieces of material, the back generally being thick. This type of curtain can be pretty expensive, although if you have skills with a sowing machine this can make this option a cheaper one.
Another option is to put a blind behind your curtains. This really can be an effective solution as long as you have a few DIY skills. Such skills can also be useful to change curtain rails, making sure the one you choose does not stick to far out from the wall. The closer your curtains lie to the wall the more of those annoying sunlight raze will be excluded.
Of course there are quick cheap fixes too. If DIY or sowing skills are not your thing then it is possible to buy yourself an eye mask for that uninterrupted night sleep. If you can’t find yourself an eye mask then blindfolds will provide the same pleasing benefits.