Just last year, January 2022 in fact, I reviewed six Valdobbiadene Prosecco. Recently I was offered a new set of four to review. It’s no secret that I’m a Prosecco fan for many reasons: The price point makes Prosecco approachable to wine lovers, the aromas and flavors are always fresh, they make great cocktails (see…
A conversation with acclaimed Chef Robert Connoley about selecting sustainable wines for his zero-food waste restaurant. New York, NY. – Sustainability has long been a theme for Wines of Provence, with 100% of vineyards set to be certified organic or HVE (High Environmental Value) by 2030. The region has found itself at the forefront of…
At the recent Western Food Expo, held this past August at the LA Convention Center, I was introduced to an authentic chocolate mole sauce: Mole De Fiesta by EZ Trade, created by Antonio Raygoza and Luz G. Raygoza, and incorporated in year 2002. I’d always been impressed with the chocolate and spices – not spiciness –…
Amaro is traditionally made by infusing grape brandy with a (usually secret) mix of herbs, flowers, aromatic bark, citrus peel and spices—a blend that can include anything from cardamom to elderberry flowers. Then it’s sweetened with sugar syrup and aged, sometimes for years. – Wikipedia. I have a fondness for bitters, all things Italian, dark flavors…
Haven’t done a “round-up” article in a long time. That’s where I ask pals on social media to answer a question for me, and that I’ll be sharing the results in a blog post. I had this idea, about what cocktails we like to make at home, when my sister-in-law made me one with a…
Who wouldn’t love to sit in the sun at an outdoor café in Italy sipping a chilled glass of wine and eating a favorite Italian dessert? Now you can. Coleen Kirnan, owner and host of Tuscan Women Cook, the unique and popular culinary vacation located in the heart of Tuscany, brings the cuisine and culture…
BOSTON (PRWEB) – Food Gardening Network has released their July/August 2022 issue of RecipeLion Magazine, which includes 36 barbecue favorites, including flame-grilled meats and veggies, grilled and chilled sweets, and sippable summer sweets. Recipes take advantage of seasonal produce with combinations such as the Grilled Chicken Caprese Sandwich and the Grilled Summer Squash and Red Onion with…
NEW YORK (PRWEB) – Portofino Dry Gin is announcing a nationwide launch across the United States. Hailing from Italy’s town of Portofino, known around the world for its breathtaking view, iconic Italian scenery, beauty and charm, Portofino Dry Gin is bringing Italian authenticity and high quality, packaged in a striking, unforgettable design, to the United States. “Portofino…
DENVER, PRNewswire/ — Premier organic tea maker Teatulia recently collaborated with Stem Ciders as an ingredient provider for their new botanical cider: “Leaves.” At only 100 calories and zero grams of added sugar per 12 oz. serving, the Stem Cider flavor is part of the botanical cider series, focusing on fresh, botanical ingredients. Serving as perfect examples of how…
LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) – Coming up with new recipes can be difficult at times, but in Nicole Conradt’s newly released cookbook, “Eat & Play the Part: Entertaining with the Flair,” she offers readers delicious new recipes that will spice up their daily cuisine routines. Throughout the book, Conradt showcases her expertise and passion for cooking in every…