French wines that are perfect for a fall day
It’s the season where we want everything autumn! Why should your wine glass be any different? And while there are many great wines that are particularly spectacular this season, the …
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Is it time to wine down?
You can’t go anywhere these days without seeing evidence of the mommy wine culture. T-shirts, wall art, and kitchen towels remind us that it’s “wine o’clock somewhere.” You can attend …
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Everything you want to know about wine but are afraid to ask
If you’ve ever been intimidated by rows of wine bottles at your local wine shop or had to rely on a server’s recommendations at a restaurant to choose a wine …
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Good French Wines for Summer
You’ve heard of eating what’s in season, but how about drinking by the season? Here’s a brief guide of wines from France to drink this summer. Rosés When the weather …
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Kind Wine: a Great Vintage for Everyone
You may be familiar with the category of organic wines, which are made with grapes grown without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizer, much like the options in the …
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How to Host a Wine Tasting at Home
Whether you are with a friend or spouse, or with a small group in your dining room, a wine tasting at home can be a fun way to learn about …
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Wine in a Can – Convenient or Crass?
I know. Drinking in the time of Corona means we get to make exceptions. I’ve seen all the memes. The ones that say “Alcohol: the glue holding this crap show …
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Canned What? The Things We Do to Moderate Behavior
I know. Drinking in the time of Corona means we get to make exceptions. I’ve seen all the memes. The ones that say “Alcohol: the glue holding this crap show …
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Red or White: Which Is Right?!
Wine lovers know that there’s a symbiotic relationship between food and wine. I’m far from an expert, but I love to explore how the taste of one affects the other. …
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French Secrets: Wine and Cheese Pairings
We love them both, but how do the French pair these two delicacies with such success? Here are some secrets unveiled. The Concept of Terroir There is a rule: “what …
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Wine and Food: How to Pick French Pairings
How do you pair French wines, which can seem luxurious and complex, with everyday dishes? Don’t Panic Let’s break down the barriers first. According to my good friend, Dewey Markham, …
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Mother’s Day: Culinary Gifts for Foodies
Mother’s Day is coming up, and the annual conundrum of how to make mom feel special is gnawing at us, especially now, when we’re either unable to shower her with …
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Save the Wine! Uses for Bottles Gone Bad
You may think leftovers aren’t stylish, but think again, because who is more fabulous than the French? I was recently in Southern France, working on recipes for a new book. …
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Wine 101: Back to Basics
Like many women, I enjoy a glass of wine at the end of a long day. Especially now and, like many women, I suspect, I can get intimidated by everything …
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Wine and Book Club Pairings
There are millions of delicious wines in this world, and just as many fabulous books to read. If you are like me and a member of a book club, it …
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