Guacamole and Wine
How to pair your guacamole? Yes, aside from the tortilla chips (or crudites for a low-carb version)…well, you may be surprised, check out this original take on guacamole via Spittoon – Dessert wines with… guacamole!?
How to pair your guacamole? Yes, aside from the tortilla chips (or crudites for a low-carb version)…well, you may be surprised, check out this original take on guacamole via Spittoon – Dessert wines with… guacamole!?
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Before you sip that next glass of wine, think for a moment. What is it that makes this beverage so special that so many people make it, buy it, drink it and write about it? How does a bunch of grapes turn into an alcoholic elixhir? Here’s an interesting article that summarizes the journey of…
If you’re American, between the ages of 21 and 30, and love to drink wine, you’re more likely to buy an imported wine, accoridng to recent data from the Wine Market Council. In fact, the 70 million people that comprise the “millennial generation” is more loyal to imports, while older wine enthusiasts are more likely…
If you are interested in starting (or furthering) your self-education in wine, here’s a website for you. They have quite a few courses to pick from and they are easy to follow. As Wine Spectator puts it – “Passion is never a wasted effort.”” To get a taste for what online learning is like, you…
Mondovino. Have you seen it yet? It is a documentary film about wine, a French-American production directed by Jonathan Nossiter. It is encouraging that a film without a car chase and a “mano a mano” fight can make quite a splash.
One of my favorite gifts is a getaway. In this case, think spring and summer! Hastings House Country House Hotel on Salt Spring Island and the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa in Vancouver have paired up to lure food lovers for a decadent three-night getaway at two of my favorite hotels. It’s simply called the Town…