About Barware

It can be a bit difficult to purchasing the perfect wedding gifts for a newlywed couple, but for my cousin and his bride, I bought them this great serving set and champagne glasses.  Some couples will buy their own before the ceremony, but more times than not, they are so busy with every other major detail, that something as simple as serving sets will be forgotten.

My cousin and his wife were no exception and there was brief panic at the reception, until I ran out there with my box in tow, and they were able to cut the cake and drink champagne with this customized present. Luckily for me, they also have great taste, and their wedding favors left nothing to be desired.

The mere presence of caviar at a social function is usually enough to suggest a heightened level of class and elegance. As a host serving this rare delicacy to guests for the very first time, it’s up to you to suggest suitable food and beverage pairings. Generally speaking, the caviar should be the focal point of the appetizers, so don’t serve anything spicy or sweet that could detract from its flavor.

Small slices of toast and unsalted crackers are the two most logical accompaniments for gourmet caviar, and you can also try serving sour cream to mellow the sharp taste. Drinks should be served ice-cold, with champagne and vodka being the popular pairings, so be sure to stock up with plenty of champagne flutes. Save your guests the embarrassment of asking questions by being among the first to sample the caviar. Plan for each person to consume about 1 to 2 ounces

Opening a Champagne Bottle
Every year careless celebrating leads to serious injuries when opening champagne corks. So make sure you know the right way to open a bottle of bubbly. Before pouring into your champagne flutes.

1) Make sure sparking wine is chilled to at least 45 degrees Fahrenheit before opening. The cork of a warm bottle is more likely to pop unexpectedly. Chilling champagne to 45 degrees F also improves its taste.

2) old down the cork with the palm of your hand while removing the wire hood. Point the bottle away from yourself and others at a 45-degree angle. Place a towel over the entire top and grasp the cork, slowly and firmly twisting it to break the seal.

3) Keep the bottle at a 45-degree angle, hold it firmly with one hand and use the other hand to slowly turn the cork with a slight upward pull. Continue until the cork is almost out of the neck. Counter the force of the cork using slight downward pressure just as the cork breaks free from the bottle.