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From Bean to Cup: A Coffee Journey Part I
I started to write this article at least 10 times; perhaps putting it on paper would suffice, but in all honesty it's almost difficult to capture the feeling, the discovery, of the Fazenda Nossa...
All About Our Favorite Foods from the Land Down Under
When traveling to a foreign country, a question people always ask themselves is "Am I going to starve?" Not knowing what the local cultural cuisine is like is always a daunting experience. When I...
Pasolivo and Its Award Winning Olive Oil
Since ancient times, olive oil has been a staple for cooking and an aid for healing and curative properties. Homer called it, "liquid gold," and rightly noted, for it has been used for more than food...
Hungry for the Hamptons: The 2010 Great Chefs Dinner
For most people three words come to mind when they think of the Hamptons: ritzy, beachy, and first class. But for Eric Ripert, Top Chef Judge and Executive Chef of Le Bernardin, the Hamptons is...
Beer and Cheese: The Ultimate Pair
Brewmasters all over the globe have been spreading their strange-but-secret pairing: beer and cheese. We all know the classic pairing of wine and cheese, but beer has now arrived to take center stage...
Valentine's Day Cocktails Are Coming Up Roses
Forget the red syrupy abominations garnished with floating Conversation Hearts. Don't even think about touching one of those melted chocolate bars in a glass. This Valentine's Day, we put the bouquet...
Festive Holiday Cocktails That Bring the Feliz Navidad Into Your Home
The holiday season is upon us and what better way to enjoy the feeling than to lay back, enjoy the time with family and friends, and sip a delightful holiday cocktail courtesy of your friends, the...
What do you call a drunk lemon? Limoncello
Lemon drops, lemon juice, lemon bars, lemonade, and lemon meringue are the only lemon combinations I knew of when I was younger. But then I heard of limoncello. What could be better than lemons and a...
Drink to Longevi-TEA
If the only "tea" you ever drink is iced and from Long Island, the Mad Hatter ought to pour some sense into your empty little cup. Let's sit down, sip up, and chat about the health benefits of the...
Boozing on a Budget
If you love to throw cocktail parties but can't bear the hangovers (those cringe-worthy credit card bills hanging over your head), then it's time for a little change to help you save a little change....
Better climate, better wine: The wine industry gets serious about climate change
Have you ever cracked open a bottle of your favorite wine to find it didn't taste as good as you remembered? Or taken a sip from the House wine at some fine dining establishment, and tried to...
Via Pacifica Picks the Best of the Vine
Mother Goose was right: birds of a feather flock together. Or, at least Via Pacifica Imports Winery brings together the best of the nest: wines from Bird and Huia Vineyards. I had the opportunity...
Sip and Savor Your Day...the New York Way: CoffeeForLess Brings Big Apple Brews to Your Door
I've got to spill the beans: there's a new coffee company that puts the flame in Lady Liberty's torch but blows out other Big Apple java joints. New York Coffee delivers chic, sleek 16 oz. bags of...
