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Vintage Eve of Destruction: Can I Have…Thoughts for the Pikes and Us All

I read Scott Pike’s emotionally charged letter to the editor (Saturday, March 24, 2001) and couldn’t help myself…the overwhelming feeling to respond overcame reason.  (As usual.)  His pregnant wife Heather had been told at her sonogram appointment that her baby had been dead for about two weeks.  I wouldn’t presume to help them cope with…

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4H OF JULY SUMMER COCKTAILS

After celebrating with Dad, it’s time to start thinking about summer cocktails and the 4th of July!  For this year’s celebrations, Cointreau and MARTINI have Red, White & Blue drinks that are perfect for outdoor BBQs and poolside sipping. See below for the recipes!   Red, White & Blue Bramble 2 parts Cointreau® 1 part…

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Michael Perlis: Chablis Food + Wine hosts Summers Estate Wines (Photos by Heidi Wiedeman)

When I think of Summers Estate Wines (www.summerswinery.com), I immediately think of the red wine Charbono.  The origins of Charbono are a little unclear. It is often thought of as an Italian varietal. The name Charbono certainly sounds Italian. But testing by famed grape geneticist Carole Meredith proved that the grape known as Charbono in…

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