Travel writers share favorite local wines and wineries
We asked members of the International Food, Wine, Travel Writers Association to share a favorite wine and/or winery that is close to home, wherever that may be. It’s always fun to travel to other wine destinations, but there are often wonderful wines to sample and enjoy in our home state, province, or region. Enjoy virtually
Go-to Recipes for Spring and Summer Gatherings
Are you looking forward to planning a “pitch-in” gathering with a small group of your friends or family members? Since more and more of us have (thankfully!) received our COVID-19 vaccinations, we are feeling freer to finally come together in small groups. Who’s bringing an appetizer? A salad? Dessert? While the host may provide a
Cheers! Here’s to Texas Wines!
What comes to mind when you think of Texas? Cowboys. Oil. Longhorn cattle. Sports teams. Texas barbeque. What about wine? It may not be “top of mind” but, in fact, Texas ranks fifth in the nation in wine production, behind California, Washington, Oregon and New York. In some ways, Texas wine is a well-kept secret.
All I Want for the Holidays… (What’s on your list?)
As we approach the end of 2020 — the year of coronavirus — all we really want for the holidays is for our lives to go back to normal (or that “new normal”), so we can safely be with our friends and family members, and can freely travel the world again. Thankfully, several vaccines are
Islands — A Retrospective
“I feel we are all islands in a common sea.” — Anne Morrow Lindbergh Blue ocean waters and white sands have always fascinated me, even though I grew up in a small town in the Midwest on the banks of the Ohio River. My family vacationed in various parts of Florida most of my growing
Drinks for the Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer
Ready to beat the heat with a cold beverage by the pool or on the patio? As temperatures climb into the 90s or even triple digits in some parts of the country, we asked IFWTWA (International Food, Wine, Travel Writers Assn.) members to contribute a summer drink recipe they’ve enjoyed during the lazy, hazy, crazy
Summer splendor in New York’s Southern Finger Lakes
Yes, the winters are cold and snowy in the area of central New York encompassing the Southern Finger Lakes, but ah, the summers! They are ideal for summer getaways. June, July and August are the months when locals and out-of-town visitors alike make the most of the just-about-perfect days, when highs rarely top 80 degrees
Discover Keuka Lake Wine Country in New York’s Southern Finger Lakes
Move over, California! For the second year running, New York’s Finger Lakes were named Best Wine Region in USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Choice awards. And that’s not all the accolades for this burgeoning wine country. VinePair, a digital review site for beer, wine and spirits, ranked the Finger Lakes #2 on its 2019 list
Expect the unexpected in Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Up, up and away…in my beautiful, my beautiful balloon!” The words and melody to the classic song by the Fifth Dimension were on repeat in my brain as we floated silently 1,000 feet above Albuquerque. Along with 11 others in our hot air balloon’s wicker basket, piloted by Troy Bradley of Rainbow Ryders, we watched
Fredericksburg, Texas: Wildflowers and Wine (Peaches, too!) in Texas Hill Country
Deep in the heart of the Hill Country of Texas is a destination for all seasons — Fredericksburg and surrounding communities in Gillespie County. Located about an hour’s drive from San Antonio, a bit longer from Austin, no matter what time of year you choose to visit this part of Central Texas, your eyes, stomach,