“Eat, drink and be merry, for everything else is not worth that.” (Inscription on tomb of Hittite king, 1400 BC) – for the love of wine. Kevin Begos earned his creds as an AP science correspondent and seems to have found his way to the sweeter side of life in a hotel room in Amman, […]
Tualatin Valley, Oregon winemakers go LIVE
Winemakers in Oregon are definitely producing world-class wines; however, their mission goes beyond the bottom line. Many wineries in Oregon are actively and sincerely focusing on sustainability in their wine making systems and procedures by seeking LIVE certification: Low Input Viticulture and Enology. Certification means that the winemaker has reduced the overall amount of raw […]
Pineau des Charentes: Cognac’s little brother – arrives in red and white
Charente is in South West France whose history dates back to Roman times, with a low profile today, except for being the home of Cognac. Where is Charente Charente is a small department in South West France, approximately 1 hour north of Bordeaux and 1 hour from the Atlantic coast. While its history dates back […]
Eating, drinking and trending: Snack Attack
If research from the Specialty Food Association and Mintel is correct, the market for a snack or more is growing (along with our waistlines). Snack Attack If research from the Specialty Food Association and Mintel is correct, the market for snacks is growing (along with our waistlines?). Sales reached $127 billion reflecting a 15 percent […]
French airline seduces frugal fliers
Maybe it is the baby blue that provides eye appeal on the exterior and interior of the aircrafts of this French airline. Maybe it is because I am so accustomed to being abused by airline personnel when I fly that courteous service from ground and in-flight cabin crews causes me to pause and praise the […]
Pineau des Charentes. French Versatility
Now is the time to discover the nuances of the very versatile Pineau des Charentes at L’appart NYC. Pineau is a mix of Cognac and freshly pressed grape must that is aged in oak barrels creating an aromatic and palate experience that is beyond delicious. Drink chilled, over ice or mixed in a cocktail, Pineau […]
St. Charles, Missouri: Gourmets and Gamblers in Sync
In the USA, small towns with big leisure time options have a hard time getting noticed. Unless you have family or friends in St. Charles, Missouri, it is unlikely that this charming part of history and entertainment has been added to your bucket list although it combines small town friendliness with big city gambling, gourmet […]
Designers inspired at WantedDesign NYC
If you are an interior designer with a hotel focus you were at the WantedDesign show in Manhattan looking for new ideas and trends. If you are a cutting-edge manufacturer with a desire to develop trending furniture, fixtures, and jewelry – you attended the WantedDesign show, part of NYCxDesign, an annual design festival organized by […]
Missouri wines: A serious contender
Missouri First Did you know that Missouri was the first state to take the wine industry seriously? Although Native Americans have been cultivating grapes since the beginning of time, the wine industry in America is relatively new and can be tracked to German migration to Missouri. The first wine from locally cultivated grapes was introduced […]
The difference between Blue and Yellow (Fin Tuna)
From Humdrum to Gourmet: There was a time when eating tuna fish was not considered a gourmet experience. Canned tuna was a standard luncheon selection for school children and weekend casseroles. Demand for tuna was small: In 1950, the worldwide catch totaled 660,000 tons (approximately); today the desire has increased geometrically, and the world catch recently […]