For a few years I worked as a barista for a major coffee chain. Arguably the most exciting time of year for our customers was when we received our yearly shipment of Kona coffee. Customers we hadn’t seen for months would pour into the store to get…
Spring has finally sprung which means it’s time to start exploring some of the wonderful white wines on offer. One of the more underrated whites worth seeking out is light and flavorful Vermentino. Vermentino is a complex white wine that is perfec…
1. Water: An Essential Ingredient Irrigation is an important part of successful wine making in most of California. On average a vineyard uses 318 gallons..
After spending some time getting into the nitty-gritty of Champagne, Prosecco, and Cava it’s time to take an in-depth look at the “other” sparkling wine: Sekt. Sekt is a sweet sparkling wine that is primarily produced in Germany and Austria. The w…
Want to live to live longer or just feel healthier? Consider the Mediterranean Diet. The Mediterranean Diet has no specific definition but is based on..
Culinary Inspirations: Exploring Emilia-Romagna, Italy’s Land Of Slow Food and Fast Cars
Emilia-Romagna, occupying the northern end of central Italy, is one of the country’s richest regions, in most senses of the word. And for those seeking..
While there are seemingly insurmountable cultural, historical, and political gulfs dividing the various diverse peoples of Spain, one thing they have in common is a..
The Mediterranean’s largest island sits amid Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Over the centuries, this strategic position allowed Sicily to become Europe’s melting pot…
There are few alcoholic beverages more iconic and more closely associated with prestige and class than Champagne. This fascinating fizzy drink has been around for several hundred years and is still extremely popular. In fact, over 300 million bott…
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