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• What's New At Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery

  

  A few weeks ago I was at the launch of Hudson Valley Restaurant Week where I spoke to Don and Lionel from Tuthilltown Spirits Distillery.They have a lot of new... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 2 Faces of The Federalist

  

  Federalist Wines were born to honor our founding fathers by three friends, John Grace, Mark Rafanelli and Philip Staley.I recently tried two of the faces -... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Discover Secrets to Wine Country Travel

  

  Last Monday I hosted a Blab on wine country travel. I was joined by Pat Thomson of La Dolce Vita Wine Tours and Kristi Unsworth of... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Hudson Valley Uncorked Book Research

  

  This past weekend I spent out and about in the Hudson Valley researching for my book that will be coming out in the late Spring. Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 10 Years of Hudson Valley Restaurant Week

  

  Hudson Valley Restaurant Week begins today and I can't believe it, has been 10 years since the initial launch. Personally, I've been with Hudson Valley... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Discover the Secrets to Wine Country Travel

  

  Join me Monday, March 7th at 8pm on Blab as we discuss Wine Country Travel.Many of you don't know that I owned a travel agency for 20 years and now is the time... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Beef Cheeks - Have Your Tried Them?

  

  When I saw that Slow Food South Jersey was having their Winter Feast I jumped at the chance to attend. You don't get many chances down here to be with like... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 10th Anniversary of Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kickoff on Periscope

  

  I can't believe it's been 10 years since the launch of Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. What a fantastic event it has grown to be. The event begins Monday, March ... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Exploring New Zealand Pinot Noir with Loveblock

  

  I love Pinot Noir, but honestly most of the Pinot I drink is from Oregon or California. I haven't really explored Pinot Noir from New Zealand and I know they ar... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 2 Value Priced Wines from Montes Wines

  

  I have tasted Montes Wines before and I am always amazed at the great quality coming Aurello Montes. It all began for them in 1988 when they realized their drea... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Girl Scout Cookies and Wine Pairings

  

  I see all this information online about wine and Girl Scout cookie pairings. Articles and info graphics posted throughout. When I was in the grocery store the... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 5 Wine & Chocolate Pairings Tips for Valentine's Day

  

  Valentine's Day is right around the corner. When one thinks of Valentine's Day, you think of wine and chocolate. At least I do. Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 2 Italian Wines Paired with Lamb Osso Bucco

  

  What do you do when you are waiting for the winter storm that calls for a little bit of everything from snow to rain to high winds, you make Osso Bucco and... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• My Superbowl Wine Picks & Pairings

  

  There's 2 halves so we have 2 wine picks for the 2016 Superbowl. How will they fair?Anytime you talk football there is also food involved. Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Discover the Gentrification of Beacon NY

  

  Two weeks ago I was in the Hudson Valley and stayed with my sister in Beacon. (You can't take the Hudson Valley out of me) I haven't been to Beacon in a long... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Join Me On Blab - Monday February 1st and Discover the Sparkling Wines of the...

  

  Join me on Blab Monday, February 1st as we discuss the sparkling wines of the world. I invite you to grab a bottle of bubbly and chime in.Some of you might ask... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 2 Italian Wines: Compare and Contrast

  

  What do you pair with two Italian wines, one a young Barbera and one a Dolcetto both from the Piedmont region of Italy? Leftover Filet Mignon and Pasta.Neither... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 2 Blizzards 30 Years Apart - What Has Changed

  

  I survived the weekend and the Blizzard of 2015...The blizzard of the century. This isn't the first blizzard I lived through. Back in 1985 I was in Buffalo NY, ... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 2 Alsatian Wines You Must Try

  

  I took part in a twitter tasting last week with two Alsatian wines that I was in love with. Before I go into the wines I want to talk about the producer and... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Dog Ate My Tasting Notes

  

  We've all heard the excuses "the dog ate my homework." Well the dog actually did eat the corner of my son's homework once. I should have know that would lead... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK