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Welcome To Alabama’s Gulf Coast – The Water’s Fine

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We strolled underneath a canopy of oak trees to Moore Brothers Village Market and Jesse’s Restaurant for dessert. Nicole Houser and her husband Shay operate this delightful place, serving steaks and seafood and desserts you simply have to try to believe.

December 15th, 2010 | Posted in Travel,Wine & Food | Read More »

Resurrection – The Rebirth Of Brookside Winery

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Initially Brookside will be sourcing all of its fruit to make its wine, but eventually he plans on planting vineyards and opening a tasting room. With today’s economy, quality fruit is readily available and it doesn’t make sense to plant vineyards… yet.

December 6th, 2010 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Wine & Food,Wineries | Read More »

David Raffaele Takes The Helm At Keyways

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He looks forward to making outstanding Spanish blends. In making wines he asks himself if it’s something he’d like to pair with dinner. He doesn’t mind enjoying a wine on its own, but loves what the marriage of food and wine can create.

December 1st, 2010 | Posted in Wine & Food,Wineries | Read More »

Temecula’s 20th Harvest Celebration

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This year’s celebration also marked the 1st Annual Scarecrow Festival. You still have a chance to stop by the wineries and vote for your favorite, although many of the entries have been taken down.

November 23rd, 2010 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Wine & Food,Wine Tasting Events,Wineries | Read More »

Alabama’s Gulf Coast

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On April 20, 2010, an oil rig exploded off Louisana’s coast, spilling millions of gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Six months later, how has the region fared? I traveled to Alabama’s Gulf Coast to take a look for myself. Thanks to exhaustive, ongoing clean-up efforts, the area looks absolutely beautiful. The [...]

November 20th, 2010 | Posted in Miscellany,Travel | Read More »

Happy Hour at Rustico

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We enjoyed watching Francesco interact with his customers, treating them more like old friends than clientele. His warmth is infectious and he is a gracious host.

November 19th, 2010 | Posted in Miscellany,Wine & Food | Read More »

Journey Across Nova Scotia – Day Two

Marechal Foch Grapes

We sat at picnic tables by the fire and enjoyed whole grain buttermilk pancakes with fresh maple syrup, beans and sausage while Quita told us about Sugar Moon Farm.

November 3rd, 2010 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Travel,Wine & Food,Wineries | Read More »

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