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When Paul Vincent and Merrill Bonarrigo founded Messina Hof Winery in 1977, their goal was to produce premium Texas wines. They couldn’t have imagined that Messina Hof would become one of the largest producers of 100% Texas wines. They also…
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…
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,…
There are only two places in the world where a cheesemaker can earn a Master Cheesemaker certification — Switzerland and Wisconsin. The Master Cheesemaker program, also referred to as a PhD in cheese from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, ensures that…
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, a young nation founded in 1946, is located at the intersection of Europe, Africa, and Asia on ancient soil. Jordan’s history is heavily influenced by transportation. For thousands of years the area served as a…
Veganism has been growing in popularity around the world and this trend has reached Jordan. An increasing number of restaurants offer plant-based options and an increased awareness of the health benefits of a vegan diet. Jordan is home to a…
Whether you are on your first trip to Jordan or a frequent visitor, meeting the local people makes for unique and memorable experiences. This was certainly true on our 11-day International Food, Wine, and Travel Writer Association (IFWTWA) tour hosted…
The food of a country provides an insight into the people, their land, and their way of life. And for many of us, it is one of the highlights of a trip. Jordanian food and hospitality invoke all that is…
Benjamin Franklin said, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” And in Tampa, Florida love and happiness flow freely through the heart of Florida’s craft beer movement! Breweries are run by people who are…