Reviewing Hauntingly Good Spirits: A Historical Romp Through the Supernatural by Way of the NOLA Bar Scene

I was recently offered a cocktail book that was developed around the New Orleans (NOLA) bar scene, and the area’s reputation for being haunted. Aptly titled Hauntingly Good Spirits, “travel enthusiasts and Big Easy locals Christi Keating Sumich and Sharon Keating take you on a historical romp through the supernatural by way of the NOLA bar scene and its spirits…”…

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Global Wine And Food Event Returns to Wine Country

The Third Annual Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience, May 16-19, 2024 HEALDSBURG, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Located in the heart of California wine country, the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience (HWFE) will be a weekend-long celebration featuring the best of Sonoma County and world-renowned food and wines.  The festival will showcase the region’s makers – farmers, growers, winemakers,…

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The Gilded Age Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from America’s Golden Era by Becky Libourel Diamond (Review)

Ready yourselves for another book review! This time it’s going to be extra tasty as I got to read food writer Becky Libourel Diamond’s shout-out to “recipes and stories from America’s golden era 1868 – 1900” in her new book, The Gilded Age Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from America’s Golden Era. Below are some of…

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Viola Buitoni Unearths History and Geography of Italy’s Most Iconic Gastronomic Staples and Flavors in Artfully Photographed New Book 

San Francisco — In Italy by Ingredient: Artisanal Foods, Modern Recipes (September/October 2023; Rizzoli New York, ISBN: 978-0-8478-7364-7, Hardcover), Viola Buitoni invites everyday cooks to dig into and savor the beloved staples of Italian cuisine at the heart of delicious, sensual meals. In a way that’s down-to-earth and evocative, Buitoni puts iconic Italian ingredients —…

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Stags Leap District Winegrowers Announces Esteemed Culinary Partners for Vineyard to Vintner, April 22-24, 2022

NAPA, CALIF. (PRWEB) – Offering even more reasons to attend its signature gathering, Stags Leap District Winegrowers today announced the roster of elite chefs and culinary partners for the 2022 Vineyard to Vintner weekend. The annual celebration brings Cabernet Sauvignon enthusiasts together with vintners, winemakers and principals for exclusive tastings, in-depth education and exquisite meals. This year’s…

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PAGE AND PAIRING DELIVERS THE PERFECT READ, THE PERFECT WINE, AND THE PERFECT BITE CURATED FOR YOUR PLEASURE

A truly good book can transport readers to another world. Page & Pairing brings that world to readers, introducing a special flavor—literally—to the reading experience. Sent weekly to subscribers’ inboxes, Page & Pairing matches a good read with a recipe and wine that complement the book’s plot so readers can create a full experience around a book, whether they’re…

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Basquo! A Gracianna Winery Basque-Inspired Cookbook Newly Released by Gracianna Press

HEALDSBURG, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Gracianna Press is pleased to announce the publication of Basquo! A Gracianna Winery Basque-Inspired Cookbook, in time for the holidays. The book is authored by Gracianna co-founder Lisa Amador, and represents her joy of cooking Basque cuisine and culture, with contributions by cooks and chefs close to her. Gracianna Winery’s namesake, Gracianna Lasaga,…

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Love in the Mix: A Cookbook for Romance Readers

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (PRWEB) J- Authors Leslie Hachtel and Nikki Brock teamed up to support ProLiteracy by collaborating on a cookbook anthology of beloved family recipes from prominent romance authors. Love in the Mix: A Cookbook for Romance Readers features recipes from romance authors like Kristan Higgins, Lorraine Heath, Collette Cameron, J. Kenner, Dee Davis, Sharon Sala,…

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