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• Two Great Hungarian Wines for Summer

  

  This week our wine education on Hungarian and Slovenian wines brings us Hungary,the country where my grandfather is from. You can say I have a special interest... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Looking South To Languedoc

  

  When one thinks of France they think of Burgundy, Bordeaux and Rhone. Well, there is a hidden gem in Languedoc. In fact when I was taking the CSW class those... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: The Craft Behind Brewing, and...

  

  The usual buzz of beery conversation out on the Captain Lawrence patio is hushed for a night, all eyes and ears focused on a movie screen as... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Old World Vines: Exploring Hungarian & Slovenia Wines

  

  For the next three weeks I will be exploring the the regions of Hungary and Slovenia with Katy Bendel Daniels the owner/importer of Old World Vines. Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Story of Brotherhood, America's Oldest Winery

  

  On a personal note before we get into the show notes and the podcast, I have to say I am so honored to be the first person outside Brotherhood winery to read... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: The Captain’s Log: Mass. Appeal

  

  It’s 300 miles from Philadelphia to Boston, and with any luck, you’ll be able to enjoy a Captain Lawrence in both cities—and all in between--some time next year. Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• A Taste of Finger Lakes Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer and Rieslings

  

  The beginning of May I participated in a Finger Lakes Wine Country white wine tasting in celebration of Finger Lakes Wine Month. It's always a pleasure to be... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Cookbook Review: 30 Best Recipes Nutella

  

  Nutella works its way into everyone's home. My daughter is the Nutella fan in our home. She loves it and even had friends bring some back for her from Italy. Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: Memorial Day Memories: Hiking,...

  

  While much of the population was intent on getting out of Westchester County for Memorial Day, others were actually looking to come to the area for the long... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Goverre: Your To Go Cup With Class

  

  If you are anything like me who was a cheerleading mom, or a soccer mom or dad, going to your child's sporting event or just going to the beach....where there... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Captain Lawrence: Tasting Room All Fine at CL Swine Dine

  

  The Captain Lawrence Pig roast! It’s easily the biggest and definitely the bestest day of the Captain Lawrence calendar year! The weather leading up to the big... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Le Marche, Italy: Rio Maggio Tasting

  

  One of the things I love about participating in these #winestudio educational tastings is what I learn and observe. This was our last week with Le Marche, Italy... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Happy Sauvignon Blanc Day

  Today is Sauvignon Blanc Day. Time to grab that bottle of Sauvignon Blanc open it up and share it with your friends. If you are on any social media platforms us... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Nostrano Vineyards to Open This Fall

  

  Back in September 2012 I visited Nostrano Vineyards. They were just beginning, by beginning I mean planting and repurposing some of the apple orchard to... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting...

  

  Brewery tasting rooms have come a long way in terms of being socially acceptable places to celebrate special occasions, but it may be a few more years before... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Tasting Centanni Portfolio - Le Marche, Italy

  

  As I introduced you to the Le Marche region of Italy last week, this week I will introduce you to the wines. Week we got to sample (courtesey of Jonathan... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• How to Plan a Fabulous Vineyard Wedding

  

  This post begins a monthly feature about winery and wine themed weddings by Lori Yeghiayan Friedman of Wine Country Occasions. She will bring her knowledge and... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: The Captain’s Log: Top of the Hops

  

  Beer tastes especially good when it’s consumed out of a giant trophy cup that you were just given. Scott Vaccaro had that opportunity when Captain Lawrence was... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Italy's Last Untouched Region: What Everyone Wants To Know About Le Marche, Italy

  

  I'm participating in a three week educational program on Le Marche, Italy which takes place on twitter Tuesday evenings. For the next three weeks we will... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Blending Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery's 2013 Sky Island

  

  I've been working with Whitecliff for the past 5 years or so blending their Sky Island. When we first began we were there for about 3 hours, tasting, blending,... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK