Suzanne Farver of Panther Ridge Vineyard invited me to harvest her Pinot Noir grapes. The time I spent …
Amongst the Vines at Panther Ridge Vineyard
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Food, Wine, and Lifestyle
A Love Letter to Pinot Noir
Dear Pinot Noir, I do not remember exactly when we first met, probably at a party or a business dinner. But it …
Dining Deliciously Gluten-Free
Learn about gluten, related health conditions, gluten-free foods, tips for dining out, and GF dishes at …
Catalonia Wine Region of Spain
While traveling in the Northeast wine region of Catalonia, Spain, I plan to visit the two famous regions of Penedès and …
Seventy-Two Hours in NYC with Susan and Ron
Ron and I traveled to New York City for a three-day food, wine, and opera weekend. January is a great time to visit, as its typically less …
The New Year: Embrace a Lifestyle, Not a Resolution
Instead of resolutions, let’s embrace a new way of living. Consider trying a Blue Zones and Mediterranean …
Greek Wine and Food Pairing
Greek wine and food are an inseparable pair, and Greeks rarely drink without food. Lamb is a perfect …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Summertime is Tomato Time
Summertime means fresh tomatoes! Here is a short review of the basic six types of tomato, each with a …
An Avocado a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Avocados are high in antioxidants and especially the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. Both of which are …
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 …