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Food and drink

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Food and drink, Travel

The Ravishing Rhone

I am excited today to talk about one of my favorite French wine regions – the Rhone Valley. And within… Read More

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Food and drink, Garden, Holiday

Cognac 101

After reviewing the elegant Van Cleef exhibit yesterday, I wanted to do a wine post with the same sense of… Read More

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Books, Food and drink, Garden

A Country Life

Bunny Williams’ chicken coop via Vignette Design There is a new trend it seems for those of us who live… Read More

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Entertaining, Food and drink, Style, Travel

Wednesday Wine

At this point I think it is safe to say that we are all craving spring. So try not to… Read More

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Food and drink, Holiday

Wednesday Wine

As we approach Valentine’s Day, we recognize that everyone celebrates in their own way. Terry, our Wednesday Wines collaborator, has… Read More

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Art & Antiques, Books, Entertainment, Food and drink, Gifts, Travel

Year of the Rabbit

As everyone now knows, this is the year of the rabbit, the 4th animal in the 12-year cycle of the… Read More

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Food and drink

Mixology and the Healthy Cocktail

So do you have a favorite mixologist? Someone at your local haunt who’s an expert at mixing up luscious libations?… Read More

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Food and drink

Wine Tasting 101

photo: Thomas D. McAvoy/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images 1952 Wine tastings can be an incredible but also potentially intimidating experience…. Read More

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Food and drink, Travel

Wednesday Wine

For all of you who would rather be on a beach than on the slopes, this wine pick today is… Read More

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Entertaining, Food and drink, Gifts, Holiday, Tabletop

Fancy a Flute?

photo from Life Now that we’ve chosen what champagne to drink, we have to decide what to drink it in!… Read More

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Food and drink, Travel

Wednesday Wines | Champagne 101

When considering what to feature for the Wednesday Wine post today, it didn’t take me long to decide – champagne… Read More

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Books, Entertaining, Food and drink, Gifts, Style

Wednesday Wines – Gifts for the Wine Lover

Instead of discussing a wine today, I would like to introduce you to a wonderful company that carries fabulous gifts… Read More

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