Instead of resolutions, let’s embrace a new way of living. Consider trying a Blue Zones and Mediterranean lifestyle this year.
The New Year: Embrace a Lifestyle, Not a Resolution
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Connect with Connecticut Wine Country
The Passport to Connecticut Farm Wineries program includes all the state wine producers. Today there are over 40 farm wineries to visit.
Exploration into Colorado Wine
Today there are +170 wineries across the state, with the main production of the Colorado wine industry in the Grand Valley AVA.
Greek Wine and Food Pairing
Greek wine and food are an inseparable pair, and the Greeks rarely drink without food. Lamb is a perfect match for many Greek wines.
A Beginner’s Guide to California Wine
California is the king of American wine making, producing over 84% of all the wine in the US. California wines competed with established …
A Beginner’s Guide to Franciacorta
Franciacorta sparkling wine may be Italy’s best kept wine secret. This Italian wine has only in recent times found its way into global wine …
Fish Cakes To The Rescue
To pair with the fish cakes, green salad, and sweet potato French fries, I chose a 2021 bottle of Marsannay white burgundy from Louis Jadot.
Amazing Arkansas Wine
The most common grape in Arkansas wine is the Norton, producing the regional signature “Cabernet of the Ozarks” with …
10 Things You Never Knew About California Wine
California is a global powerhouse. If it were a country, it would be the world’s 4th-largest producer of wine behind France, Italy, and Spain.
Beginners Guide to Barolo Wine
Barolo is a food wine best served with hearty meats, lamb stew, or rich pasta dishes. It is also one of the longest aged of all Italian wines.
Jancis Robinson 2024 Wine Writing Competition – Big Old Bottle
Back in June, I entered the Jancis Robinson 2024 Wine Writing Competition. The theme was “Your Most Memorable Wine Moment,” …
August 2024 Wine Recommendations
In the summer, I tend to drink white and rosé wine more often than red, but red wine still has a place on the table during the hot summer …
Marsala Wine Isn’t Just for Cooking
Today, most people think of Marsala wine as a cooking wine used to make sauces. Though, higher quality Italian Marsala is more delicious …
Summertime is Tomato Time
Summertime means fresh tomatoes! Here is a short review of the basic six types of tomato, each with a different preparation and use.
An Avocado a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Avocados are high in antioxidants and especially the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. Both of which are important to eye and skin health.
A Beginner’s Guide to Arizona Wine
Arizona provides a perfect setting for growing a diverse set of wine grapes including Syrah, Malbec, and Viognier. Arizona wine regions are …
Wineries in Alaska
Although Alaska leans more towards whiskey and beer production, there are still a few wineries in Alaska. Learn about current state of wine …
All About Alabama Wine
Wine making in Alabama goes back to 1884 when the Alabama Fruit and Winery Association, composed of a group of Northern wine region …
Summer in a Bottle: Rosé Wine
I love watching the sunset into the Annisquam River while sipping a glass of Rosé wine during the summer. When pairing food with …
Elegant Wine Tours
Today, Elegant Wine Tours has an expanded vehicle fleet. It can offer the right size ride for all occasions, including limousines, vans, and …
Red Thread Wines
In 2013, Brian and Gretchen Brakesman embarked on creating Red Thread Wines in Napa Valley’s famed Howell Mountain. It was ….
Experience Wine and Caviar at Charles Krug Winery
Charles Krug Winery, established in 1861 and owned and operated by the Mondavi family since 1943, offers just that experience with …
V. Sattui Winery
The V. Sattui winery story is historic and inspiring. Vittorio Sattui immigrated to the United States from Genoa, Italy, in 1882 and …
Cloud Nine Yoga
Laura Cropper, @NapaYogaGirl on Instagram, decided to become a yoga instructor based on her desire to bring others the emotional and …
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery
Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, St. Supéry is a leading 100% estate-grown winery in the Napa Valley. With a vineyard in Rutherford and …
Materra Cunat Family Vineyards
Materra Cunat Family Vineyards began with a love and respect for agriculture that Brian Cunat developed while working on a …
French Onion Soup Food and Wine Pairing
On November 30th of every year, I celebrate my dad’s birthday by asking my husband Ron to make his favorite dish, French Onion Soup …
Perfect Pairing with Shrimp Lettuce Wrap
We have beautiful lettuce the size of small elephant ears, well maybe palm leaves, growing in our window boxes on the front porch. You may …
A Stormy Night Called for Spring Vegetable Pasta and an Angel
Saturday, March 30th, 2024, the night before Easter, and although it is supposed to be spring, it certainly doesn’t feel like it today. It is rainy …
Introduction to “What Are We Drinking Tonight, Honey?”
This wine and food pairing blog was inspired by my husband, Ron. Almost every night, he will look across the kitchen and ask me …