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• Exploring the Spice of Whiskey: Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey

  

  Pennsylvania rye whiskey carries a legacy that’s as bold and distinctive as the spirit itself. Long before bourbon became America’s favorite, rye was the... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2026 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Essence of the Olive: Sicily's Val Di Mazara DOP

  

  The protected designation of origin "Val di Mazara" is reserved for extra virgin olive oil that meets specific requirements and conditions. Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2026 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Amaro Nonino Quintessentia® Herbal Liqueur

  

  I've gravitated towards Amaro as I have aged and I wanted to start 2026 with a sip of one of my favorites: the Amaro Nonino Quintessentia®. Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2026 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Vin Santo Del Chianti with Fattoria Poggio Alloro

  

  Vin Santo del Chianti is a traditional Italian dessert wine produced in the Chianti region of Tuscany, recognized with a Denominazione di Origine Controllata... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Serbian Tamjanika from Milosavljević Winery

  

  It was fortuitous that our Christmas Eve dinner at Ambar included a bottle of the Milosavljevic Winery Tamjanika Vila Vina. Tamjanika is an autochthonous Serbia... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Beer Centric: Bock and Doppelbock Beer & the Christmas Season

  

  🎄 Bock Beer the Christmas Season: A Brew Steeped in Catholic Tradition 🍺Rich, malty, and warming, Bock beers have long been tied to the Catholic calendar. Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Essence of the Olive: The World of Olive Trees

  

  🌿 When we think of olive oil, we often picture sun-drenched groves, silvery leaves rustling in the wind, and ripe fruit ready for harvest. Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Regenerative Farming at Burnt Hill Farm

  

  We are continuing our focus on regenerative farming, this time through the lens of Drew Baker and Maryland's Burnt Hill Farm. You can review the tenants of... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Regenerative Farming: Why the Fuss?

  

  Last year we posted a few articles on Regenerative Farming in terms of the core tenets being implemented at Grgich Hills Estate, Ridge Vineyards, and Domaine... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Rum Across the Sunshine State

  

  A Thanksgiving trip to the Tampa area and the return home allowed me to visit six distilleries which focus on rum and sourcing local molasses, crystals, or... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• A Visit to Sugar Sand Distillery - America's Only Estate-grown Sugar Cane Farm...

  

  Driving through tall green sugar cane stalks swaying in a gentle breeze, you find a hidden distillery, a one of kind operation. Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Romania DOC Lechinţa, Valea Ascunsă Fetească Neagră

  

  Courtesy of Premium Wines of Romania Lechinţa DOC is a small appellation in Transylvania comprised of several villages located between the Someșul Mare and Mure... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grape Spotlight: Maryland Regent from Burnt Hill Farm

  

  The Regent Diamond is a 140.64-carat (28.128 g) diamond, classified as D color with a slight bluish tinge, cut into a cushion brilliant shape and internally... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Beer Centric: German Pilsner Vs Czech Pilsner Vs Italian Pilsner

  

  German pilsners are typically crisper, drier, and more bitter than their Czech counterparts, often using German noble hops like Hallertau or Tettnanger, and... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Essence of the Olive: From Tree to Taste: How Olive Oil Is Made

  

  Behind every golden drop of olive oil lies a process that blends ancient tradition with modern precision. Much like winemaking or distillation, olive oil... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• On the Road to Old House Vineyards, Distillery and Brewery

  

  I am very embarrassed to admit that this was my first visit to Old House Vineyards, Distillery and Brewery. And Culpeper is only about an hour drive away. In an... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Beer Centric: Kellerbier -- A Taste of Germany’s Cellar-Fresh Tradition

  

  The next Beer Centric profile is Kellerbier -- a style that we are seeing more often -- most recently at Juicy Brewing Company with their Schultz. Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Essence of the Olive: Introducing Our Olive Oil Series

  

  Few ingredients in the world of food carry as much heritage, versatility, and symbolism as olive oil. For thousands of years, this golden liquid has nourished... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• An Evening at the Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia

  

  Last week we attended an event through Embassy Experiences held at the Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia. We were drawn to the event specifically to tr... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Beer Centric: Discovering the Subtle Brilliance of Helles Lager

  

  This past weekend while visiting Nepenthe Brewing Company in Baltimore, I realized that the Helles Lager is my favorite beer style. The rationale? Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2025 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK