Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Lots of seniors from all over Canada retire to Arizona during the winter. I guess if you live somewhere like Arizona, it could be barbecue weather any time, though supposedly, people who live in warm parts of the world feel chilly at temperatures we northerners consider summery.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
The setting looks stunning. The wine racks are sure to be full of award-winners. I think it would be grand to spend Labor Day at the Pinehurst Food and Wine Festival.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
No, my geography is not off…this time. In fact, there is a Swedish Hill in New York. It’s a winery, and in 2011 this one is celebrating 25 years of making and selling bottles for your wine rack .
It is enjoyable to sip wines and to learn more about the industry, but wineries can also play a powerful role in raising awareness about serious issues. During tastings and events, information can be shared, and this is what Four Sisters in New Jersey plans to do on September 2nd while guests ponder offerings from [...]
If your wine rack is empty, events like Labor Day wine tastings can be opportunities to explore new wineries and varietals while also taking advantage of discounts.
Labor Day is coming-up fast and communities across the United States are getting ready to celebrate. In British Columbia, this day signals the end of summer; the final weekend before kids go back to school.
A grape variety might be very well-known to one consumer and a complete surprise to another. Perception depends on where you have lived and what exposure you have had to various wine racks around the world.
It’s canning time again in the great Pacific Northwest. We’ve been doing a fair amount around here. We’re surrounded by orchards, especially apple orchards, so we make a lot of apple sauce. I have also canned fruit in alcohol in the past.
Try to hunt down Swedish alcohol, and you generally come up with a range of items such as Schnapps, Vodka, and maybe cider. You wouldn’t expect to see well-stocked wine racks in Sweden, at least not a decade ago.
Ever since trying a pear cider with elderflower, it’s had me thinking about amaretto. Turns out, there is a cocktail made from cider, triple sec, and amaretto with ice. It’s called an Amaretto Sunset. In my opinion, consumers should consider replacing apple cider with a pear variety (not one with elderflower though) since almonds with [...]
