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Tiff Torok
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Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:58 pm Post subject:

if you don't drink it in the next couple of days, it can actually get mold on it. Either pour it out, give it to a neighbor, get a bottle stopper, or pour it into a different container _try the 33 oz Smart Water bottles.If worse comes to worse and you HAVE to save it, put some foil/plastic and a rubber band over the top.

GP
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Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:59 pm Post subject:

If none of your friends are drinkers either, I would pour into ice cube trays and freeze.....that way you have premeasured wine for future soups/stews. Depending on the size of the ice cube, they 'should' be about 1/4 cup per cube.....measure one first and mark on the ziplock bag before placing the cubes in it. Make sure and burp the bag really good to get all the air out. Enjoy!!

tony_le12
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Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:59 pm Post subject:

well, wine come with age. older it go the better it taste.if you like to save the left over, put the cap back on and seal the bottle. Or just invited few friend over spend the night and movies and have it as a girl night out. make sure do this in the weekend so you don't have to go to work on the next day. Smile and have fun

DrSlammo
Yahoo User

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:00 pm Post subject:

pan fry chicken breast, remove chicken, add shallots, mushroom, garlic, cook for a few minutes, add wine, let the sauce reduce by half serve over chicken with fresh parsley

Glazbinator
Yahoo User

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:01 pm Post subject:

If you want to save it, be sure to seal it very well and refridgerate it. (Assuming you're not vegetarian) steak marinated in wine is really tender and good.

Yo Momma
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Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:01 pm Post subject:

drink it

Never Trust Anyone
Yahoo User

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject:

its way rancid now if it was opened a year ago, once the seal is broken its only ticking down, I would rinse my hair with it! Will make it nice and shiny!

mel e
Yahoo User

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject:

Wine left on it's own will soon be vinager. Then you can mix it with oil and make a great salad dressing. If it still smells like wine and not vinegar use it to sautee mushrooms and vegetables with. Use it in sauce reductions. Add it to mustard to make a great pretzel dip.Wine has as many uses in the kitchen as salt.That might even be a good rule of thumb- where ever you think about using salt try wine instead- less sodium and a completly different taste sensation.Add seven-up and serve it to visitors as a wine cooler.

Max J
Yahoo User

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject:

I'd recommend mixing it with minced garlic and olive oil, some fresh chives, and savory... it makes a really good salad dressing. If you want to get the alcohol out when you do this, simmer it over low heat for about 10 min.

TX2step
Yahoo User

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject:

stew, chili or spaghetti sauce .....use it to marinate beef .... no matter how well you seal it, it will still "turn" unless you can get all the air out first! So, after a few days, you don't want to give it to someone to drink:) But, for cooking or marinating, it will be fine........

timothypj
Yahoo User

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject:

They make great 'closers' for wine. I use a rubber cork with a pump ($10) I got in a wine store. Works great. When you want more wine ... squeeze the cork and it lets out the seal.. ready to go again.

Dune
Yahoo User

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:07 pm Post subject:

Use it in stews and casseroles, but if it is 2 years old I would consider ditching it, if you don't know it it tastes off or not.

apmtm
Yahoo User

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:08 pm Post subject:

Yeah, once opened it will keep for maybe a day or two,No longer.Get an ice cube tray and make it into winecubes when frozen fully remove from the tray and stick them into a freezer bag and return to freezer,Ready to use as and when required,Soups ,sauces etc.will last 3-4 months

the winged painter
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Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:14 pm Post subject:

After about 3 days, oxidation has ruined the flavors and aromas in most wines. If you keep it after 3 days, you are just taking your chances. It may be ok when you need it, or it may be disgusting.You can use it to make spaghetti sauce (or add a spash to the jar kind).Also, you can turn it into sangria, which will last a little longer because of the acids in the citrus. Just disolve a bit of sugar in some simmering brandy, cool, add oj & mix with the wine. Add sliced oranges, limes, and strawberries to garnish. This may not help you if you don't drink...but I bet you have friends who do. Left over wine is a great excuse for a party!You can also use it to make a reduction sauce for steak. Brown the steak in a skillet on a stove top, then finish in the oven. Pour the wine into the same pan you used to brown the steak. Make sure to stir the bottom to get all the toasty bits left over from the steak into the wine. Heat, stirring occassionally, until it boils. Stir continuiously until mixture has reduced by half the original amount. Add a few cubes of cold butter and whisk over low until the butter is melted. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Use to decorate the plate (restaurant style) or pour over the steak.I know a girl who used to pour left over wine into ziplock baggies, squeeze the air out, a freeze until she needed it again. To thaw, she just put it under cold running water for a few minutes.

Mike L
Yahoo User

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:21 pm Post subject:

get real ... - - -give it to your neighbor

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