Remember our love of the spritz — in all its forms? Well, we have a new spritz recipe to share! And, it’s perfect for winter — and special enough for ringing in the New Year (safely, masked up, and socially distanced if not just on Zoom, of course). Like this Canelazo cocktail recipe, this 1930...
What have I been up to, you ask? This. Lots and lots of this. And, yes, even though right now the pandemic makes things challenging for all of us, and the wine jokes are everywhere as a way to get through it, I’m sipping on vino these days very, very mindfully and thoughtfully. Because it’s...
Today, 99%+ of wines consumed in the U.S. are actually a highly-processed factory product. Here’s the secret to drinking wine without getting foggy, flabby and hungover.Powered by WPeMatico...
After 15 years in the wine business, Todd's life is dedicated to educating and helping people make better choices about food, nutrition and how they think about consuming alcohol. And we're getting into some fun and interesting topics on today's show.Powered by WPeMatico...
While we’ve all been staying at home more, a lot of us have set some goals. Some have fitness goals. Others are baking up delectables in the kitchen. Others are working on home projects, organizing all the things, or working in the garden. (And, hopefully all of us are doing this.) It’s been interesting to...
A lot of people have set quarantine goals. Although I tend to be of the mindset that getting through it is the only goal — period — I have tried to use the extra time at home to explore one of my growing passions: wine. And while non-essential travel is obviously out of the question...
Editor’s note: This post was largely written before the insanity and reality/tragedy of COVID-19 set in around the world. The first time I had a spritz was in Italy. I was in Venice with my then boyfriend (now husband) and it was what the bartender recommended at the hotel bar. One sip and I was...
Another year. Another Friend Feast. And 2019’s Friend Feast was a sparkly, decadent, and delicious throwback to the 1980s. In Vegas. See, each year we have a theme or a main dish that’s very shareable among 14 or so guests. Last year was Mexican-inspired. The year before that was paella. We’ve also done a shrimp...
On August 1, 2015, James began his journey to lose 100 pounds and gain his health and life back. He sent me an email last year that went straight to my heart, and I’m looking forward to him sharing more of his story with you today.Powered by WPeMatico...
I love a cocktail as much as anyone. Well, maybe not quite as much as Jenn … but I sure do enjoy them. Sometimes, it’s great fun to experiment — to try new ingredients and find just the right mix. via GIPHY But other times, I just want simplicity. I want a nice, cold drink...