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Americana Food and Wine Pairings for Summer Party Perfection

There’s nothing more American than a BBQ or summer picnic. Whether you are a planning something on the backyard grill or a picnic under the trees or at the beach,...

Americana Food and Wine Pairings for Summer Party Perfection

By A Guest Writer

Ménage á Trois: Chocolate and Wine Pairing with a Twist

A Guest Writer

There are some who swear that nothing is more luxurious than letting a bit of chocolate melt on the tongue only to be swished away with a swig of wine....

Ménage á Trois: Chocolate and Wine Pairing with a Twist

By A Guest Writer

A Romantic Treat For Two: Strawberry Champagne Cake Recipe

Andy Hayes

This feature was brought to you in collaboration with La Marca.Planning for a romantic afternoon or evening for two? It is easy to overcomplicate it when you really only have...

A Romantic Treat For Two: Strawberry Champagne Cake Recipe

By Andy Hayes

Taking a Sip of History: Try This Trio of Greek Wines (with appetizer pairing!)

Andy Hayes

While Greece was not the first country to produce wine, ancient Greece was a place where wine was revered as a cultural symbol - it was the first culture to...

Taking a Sip of History: Try This Trio of Greek Wines (with appetizer pairing!)

By Andy Hayes

How to Plan a Brunch Dinner Party

This feature was brought to you by Freixenet.I've had many dinner parties over the years, but there's one theme that sticks out above all the rest as the most popular,...

How to Plan a Brunch Dinner Party

7 Wine Websites for Your Home Shopping Delight

A Guest Writer

As I work in the wine business as an executive assistant and writer, I receive and purchase wine from a variety of sources, both brick and mortar as well as...

7 Wine Websites for Your Home Shopping Delight

By A Guest Writer

5 Fab (but Cheesy) Wino Films for Your Next Movie Night

As the nights get long and dark, I begin to crave more movie nights and relaxing evenings by the fireplace, don't you?One of my favorite movie night themes is a...

5 Fab (but Cheesy) Wino Films for Your Next Movie Night

Simply Elegant Date Night Menu: Butternut Squash Risotto + Salted Chocolate Tart

Andy Hayes

This feature was brought to you by Frei Brothers Reserve.Although my current home is Portland, Oregon, I have always said my spiritual home is Amsterdam. There is just something special...

Simply Elegant Date Night Menu: Butternut Squash Risotto + Salted Chocolate Tart

By Andy Hayes

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry In the Napa Valley of Chile

A Guest Writer

Nothing is more romantic than sipping a chilled glass of Chardonnay while overlooking a lush valley of vines and palms. Are you thinking of a vacation in Napa Valley? Think...