Archive for June, 2017

Celebrate Fourth of July with these Made-In-America Cocktails

Celebrate Fourth of July with these Made-In-America Cocktails

Celebrate Fourth of July with these Made-In-America cocktails from Blue Ice Vodka, America’s premium handcrafted potato vodka. At only 52 calories per ounce,...

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Savor Idaho 2017: Idaho’s Premier Wine Event

Savor Idaho 2017: Idaho’s Premier Wine Event

We were happy to attend the Ninth Annual Savor Idaho which was once again Sold Out at the Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise. It was a cloudy and cool June day which...

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Kansas City BBQ Ribs

Kansas City BBQ Ribs

When it comes to the different barbeque meat varieties, 34% of participants in a recent Zagat BBQ Survey  said ribs are their favored type. So here’s a...

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Wines of the Week: Great Buys from Cariñena, Spain

Wines of the Week: Great Buys from Cariñena, Spain

D.O.P. Cariñena has it all: old vines, heirloom varietals, complexity of soils, and higher elevations. Located in the northeastern region of Aragón, Cariñena...

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George’s Rants and Raves: Aylesbury Duck Vodka

George’s Rants and Raves: Aylesbury Duck Vodka

Of the more than 450 brands of vodka in the world, as you, my faithful 899,648.6 regular readers know, I have taste tested only 36 to date, and by this count, I...

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Refreshing & Light Beertails for Summer

Refreshing & Light Beertails for Summer

​​Corona believes that summer is best celebrated by logging off and popping the top of an ice-cold beer with friends, or when mixing up a fun summer libation!...

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Smoked Bacon Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp

For some people, bacon makes everything better. Down in Texas, Chef David Holben of Culpeppers has taken this to heart and come up with a wonderful recipe for the...

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Wines of the Week: French Buys – Under $20, 90 Points

Wines of the Week: French Buys – Under $20, 90 Points

We continue our series focusing on high quality wines, with wide distribution, that can be found for $20 or less. This week were going all French with picks that...

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George’s Rants and Raves: Citadelle Gin

George’s Rants and Raves: Citadelle Gin

Ahhh, the French, either you love them or hate them, but there’s no getting around them. I find myself leaning towards being a Francophile, after all they produce...

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Grapefruit Shandy Grilled Chicken with Citrus Salsa

Grapefruit Shandy Grilled Chicken with Citrus Salsa

Bright, fresh flavors are ideal during the summer, and this recipe from Curious Traveler is perfect for any warm evening.  Whether you’re with friends or...

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