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Dining Detectives: Dining Around Sun Valley
We always enjoy our short vacations in Sun Valley where we find some fun and interesting things to do, as well as excellent shopping and dining. A great excuse to...
George’s Rants and Raves: Sugarlands Shine
Honest to goodness, if the current trend to create thousands of new flavors of distilled spirits continues at its current rate, liquor stores are going to have to...
“Life is but a Dream” on a Viking River Cruise
It all started while I was watching Masterpiece Theatre on PBS and a lovely commercial showcasing people traveling to exotic destinations on international rivers...
Winery of the Week: Bouchard Aîné & Fils – Burgundy, France
Formed in Burgundy over two centuries ago, Bouchard Aîné & Fils has a long tradition of working closely with local winegrowers; this close collaboration results...
Vampire Slayer Jalapeño Poppers
October is American Cheese Month, a 31-day celebration of North America’s delicious and diverse cheeses. Celebrate by experimenting with bold cheese flavors that...
George’s Rants and Raves: Bivi Sicilian Vodka
I always knew that Sicily was famous for exporting olives, pizza and the mafia, but never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that they would also distill and export...
Hennessy Toasts Jane Fonda’s 2015 SBIFF Kirk Douglas Award
Two-time Oscar winning actress Jane Fonda was honored by the Santa Barbara International Film Festival with the 10th Annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in...
Winery of the Week: Bonpas – Rhone Valley, France
Since 1318, the fortified stronghold of Bonpas, from the French “Bon Passage,” has watched over the safe crossing of the Durance river along the historic...
The Eagle Food & Wine Festival
We were pleased to attend the Ninth Annual Eagle Food & Wine Festival which was held at the scenic Banbury Golf Club. The evening event flowed both inside and...
Membership Has its Privileges in the Kobe & Cabernet Club
When it comes to food-and-wine pairings, American Kobe (Wagyu) beef matched with an intensely flavored Cabernet Sauvignon is nothing short of impeccable. The combination...
