Exploring Country Heritage Winery and DeBrand Fine Chocolates
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The rich, nuanced flavors of fine wine and the velvety sweetness of premium chocolate can be the perfect pairing, but with so many flavor profiles in the chocolate, it can be challenging. I recently attended a webinar, one of my benefits as a member of the International Food, Wine, & Travel Writers Association, and received
Gowan’s Cider: Discover its Rich Heritage and Unique Flavors
by Pam Baker
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Welcome to a world of rich heritage and unique flavors at Gowan’s Cider, where tradition meets innovation in every sip. Located in , a hidden gem in the heart of California’s wine country, Gowan’s apple orchards date back to 1876. It has made cider for personal use for over a hundred years and commercially for
Barton Family Wines: Crafting Innovative Wines and More in Paso Robles
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An astonishing 60 wine grape varieties flourish in the chalky limestone soil and arid Mediterranean-like climate of Paso Robles, California. With that assortment of fruit, winemakers on the Central Coast like Joe Barton Jr. at Barton Family Wines are crafting unconventional wines that appeal to the palates of serious oenophiles as well as casual
The Little Engine That Does: Mount Cinnamon Hotel is Building a Sustainable Model of Tourism
by Lisa Morales
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Despite the title of my article, there’s nothing little about Mount Cinnamon Hotel in Grenada. Yes, compared to some resorts in the Caribbean, this beautiful resort is relatively small. Mount Cinnamon is a 50-bedroom resort ideal for romantic getaways. The spacious one-to-three-bedroom villas offer the perfect accommodation for families or groups of friends. At Mount
Black Seeds Urban Farms: From Family Garden to Local Food Movement
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Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, wouldn’t be the first place most people would think of if they were looking for a place to pick fresh fruit and vegetables. But those people don’t know about Black Seeds Urban Farms. Black Seeds Urban Farms started as a local food movement in the Greenlaw area of Uptown Memphis. Its mission
Splendours of an East Asia Adventure: Hong Kong and Taiwan
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“More champagne, Miss Hasbron?” Now that was music to my ears! As I cruised the sky on the way to my East Asia adventure aboard Hong Kong Airlines, I couldn’t help but think how lucky I was. From the 180° flatbed seat and stocked amenities kit to the à la carte dining options and ‘SkyBar’
Paso Robles: Six Great Drinking And Dining Venues
When you think of the wine country in California, do Napa and Sonoma immediately come to mind? Naturally, other areas of the Golden State grow vineyards and produce wine – the Santa Ynez Valley, Temecula, and Monterey. But Paso Robles, a Central Coast town midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on US Highway 101,
Cooking in a Modern-Day Agora: Culinary Experience in Athens, Greece
by Dawn Damico
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The focal point just beyond the glass doors is a 200-year-old olive tree, symbolizing peace and friendship. There is fresh seasonal produce to your right and an 82-foot tall atrium towering above you, showcasing the latest techniques in hydroponics and aquaponics. Freshly baked bread, created daily, tempts you from a wood-fired stone oven, the heavenly
IFWTWA 2022 Photography Contest Highlights
by Cori Solomon
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IFWTWA wishes to congratulate the 2022 Photography Contest winners. There were 119 entries, 109 from IFWTWA members and ten from non-members. In this post, we share every winning image and the story behind each photo. The 2022 Photography Contest consisted of seven categories: Food, Nature, Wine & Spirits, Night, Portrait, Urban Landscape, and Landscape. Best
Taste the Spirit of Texas at the Brazos County Farmers Market
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One of the best ways to explore an area is to get acquainted with people who live and work there. And what better place could there be to meet them than the local farmers market? During a trip to Bryan, Texas, I visited the Farmers Market in Brazos County and met many vendors who epitomize the