10 Gifts for Home Cooks
Gift-giving season is here and no matter what you celebrate, December seems to the month of sending friends and family gifts to let them know you’re thinking of them. If you have a home cook in your life, then you’ll want to check out this list. I’ve compiled 10 gifts for home cooks, some simple, […]
Celebrate Braai Day…with South African Wines
Celebrate National Braai Day on September 24 Have you heard of Braai? Braai, pronounced Brye, is South Africa’s version of a BBQ. In fact, the earliest archeological evidence of of barbecue (Braai) was found in South Africa and now, September 24th, is known as National Braai Day…the perfect occasion to drink South African wine and […]
Food Lover’s Gift Guide 2019
What to get the food lovers in your life Julia Child said it best, that people who like to eat are the best people. If you have any food lovers in your life (and I mean, who doesn’t?), here are some gifts sure to please their palates. Buy a bunch and bundle them together for […]
Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Season Has Arrived
November 21st, officially marks Beaujolais Nouveau wine season. Beaujolais Nouveau wine is the “first wine of harvest” and per French laws and customs is always released on the third Thursday of November.
Colavita Olive Oil & Panebianco: Two Italian Families Come Together
Two family-owned Italian companies, Colavita and Panebianco Wines LLC, recently joined forces and I met the CEOs of each company, Giovanni Colavita and Nunzio Castaldo, who spoke about their roles in the joint ownership over an elegant lunch. The lunch, held The Leopard in the Cafes Des Artistes building, began with wine (of course), select […]