First: there is Champagne, and there is sparkling wine. Champagne is a…
Impress your friends the next time you open that bottle of bubbly…
The fungi are a fascinating group of living organisms. More than 100,000…
You might have seen in previous postings a couple of food and wine pairings featuring wonderful Montes wines from Chile. I recently discovered and tasted a unique type of Chardonnay from Chile made by Montes Winery. This refreshingly…
Moscato d’Asti is a lightly sweet sparkling wine made in and around the town of Asti, in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy. Moscato Bianco (white Muscat), the grape from which it is produced, has been growing in…
The Loire River is the longest river in France, extending for about 300 miles from the Massif Central and heading northwest through the Loire Valley to the Atlantic Ocean. As happens in many wine appellations in the world,…
No-bake strawberry cheesecake parfaits are the perfect individual dessert! This deconstructed cheesecake looks beautiful, is easy to make, and doesn’t require any baking. These layered dessert cups are a great option for all kinds of events, like Mother’s…
I love springtime; it is the season of renewal. Our senses are awakened and energized with fresh produce at the market: asparagus, beets, carrots, peas, herbs, lettuces, leeks, fennel, strawberries, and so much more. I’ve created a spring…
