Food & Drink

Quivira: A Zin that works with Italian

Posted on: July 13th, 2016 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

As any wine aficionado will tell you, the extensive cultivation of Zinfandel is an American thing. But when scientists took a look at this varietal’s genome (DNA) as compared to... Read More

CrossBarn Pinot Noirs: Artful contrasts

Posted on: July 8th, 2016 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

When Paul Hobbs (renowned for premium wines) ventured into the idea of “value labels” in 2000, some may have questioned his wisdom, but he was right on target, especially for... Read More

Summer Cocktail Camp is Back!

Posted on: July 5th, 2016 by Taryn Jeffries No Comments

I typically spend far more time in the summer finding ways to entertain my kids, than trying to find something for myself to do. That is, of course, until the... Read More

Food Tourism and the Future

Posted on: June 30th, 2016 by Taryn Jeffries No Comments

Vacation season is officially upon us and many are considering where to travel to during these overheated summer months. When you’re deciding on a destination, you may consider numerous things,... Read More

A Craft Beer Named American

Posted on: June 29th, 2016 by Taryn Jeffries No Comments

As you prepare to celebrate Independence Day, why not raise a fist with Rogue Ales. They have announced their 28th annual release of American Amber Ale, a craft beer dedicated to... Read More

Low & Slow: Backyard Barbecue Trends for Summer 2016

Posted on: June 29th, 2016 by Taryn Jeffries No Comments

Pool parties, birthdays, and holidays are all cause to fire up the grill. The backyard barbecue is not immune to trends, so what can you expect for 2016? It looks... Read More

Not Your Father's Root Beer Float Recipe

Luci’s Adults Only Root Beer Float (& Recipe)

Posted on: June 28th, 2016 by Taryn Jeffries No Comments

I spent the majority of my childhood in a small town. When I say small, I mean seriously small. Like population 1500 small. This little farming town had a town center and... Read More

Hot Dog! Who is the king of toppings?

Posted on: June 28th, 2016 by Taryn Jeffries No Comments

Planning to grill up some hot dogs this 4th of July? Did you know that Independence Day happens to be the most popular day for the frankfurter?Have you ever wondered... Read More

Campofiorin: Masi’s affordable yet complex red blend

Posted on: June 21st, 2016 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

If you’ve ever spent much time in Venice, you already know that Italy’s northeastern Verona region is the source of countless vino surprises. Even the house wines that they serve... Read More

Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc: Setting the pace for spice

Posted on: June 10th, 2016 by Tom Peiffer No Comments

This is a sensory tale of tropical fruit, citrus, and spicy oak that incredibly leads right up to a big plate of Mexican food. You may say, not so, a... Read More