Wine and Food: The Great Balancing Act
Wine writer Hilarie Larson demystifies wine and food pairing, recognising that a good match, like in marriage or friendship, is a glorious thing.
Sailing with James Beard: Spanish Cuisine on the High Seas
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The sky streaked pink and deepened to dusk as our ship headed into the Mediterranean fo a night-time crossing to the Balearic island of Ibiza, Spain. Across a table set with fine china, my husband and I clinked glasses with new friends and tucked into starters of langoustine on rosemary apple purée and a salad
Pear Schnapps and Jugged Deer: Dining in Interlaken
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Danke Schoen. I’ve only heard Wayne Newton sing those two words. The lyric echoes through my mother’s favorite song popular decades ago, but in a few short minutes, the woman sitting at the table next to me has said it twice. I was dining alone in Interlaken, Switzerland and suddenly felt my long departed parent’s presence. “Danke
San Diego’s Distilleries Take on Craft Beers
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Rum, vodka, gin and moonshine are moving in on San Diego’s craft beer scene as local distilleries brew batches with a cosmopolitan twist. California-based food and travel writer, M'Liss Hinshaw, tells us more.
Brisbane: Where to Get your Craft Beer Fix
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Ask the locals and they’ll tell you, as little as five years ago you would've struggled to find a craft beer in Brisbane. Times have definitely changed in Australia’s third largest city, says New Zealand-based travel writer Jacqui Gibson.
The Women of Wine: Pam Starr of Crocker & Starr Estate
by Beth Graham
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For travel writer Beth Graham, visiting and tasting wines is more about the people behind the wines than the sensory experience itself. So she was delighted to spend an afternoon with Pam Starr of Crocker & Starr, a boutique winery in St. Helena.
A Visit to Missouri Wine Country, Once America’s Top Region
by Adam Bell
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Missouri was once the number one wine producer in the United States. A visit to Missouri wine country today is an eye-opening lesson in the history of American viticulture.
Mountain Cheers! North Carolina’s Craft Beer and Hard Cider Industry
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Travel writer Sandra Chambers takes us to North Carolina to explore the region's robust craft beer and hard cider industry.
Five Top Tips for Wine Tasting
If you’re a wine lover, there’s no greater thrill than visiting your favorite winery. Whether you’re on vacation or just escaping the old routine for an afternoon, here are some tips for getting the most out of your tasting room adventures from wine writer Hilarie Larson.
Chef Larry Delgado is Worth His Salt
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There are so many great dining establishments in McAllen. Two favorites are owned by one award-winning chef, Larry Delgado and his wife, Jessica, Salt -New American Table and House Wine & Bistro.