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George’s Rants and Raves: Alacran Cristal Tequila

George’s Rants and Raves: Alacran Cristal Tequila

Have you ever stopped to wonder why there are so many different distillers of what should essentially be the same spirit? I mean, there are over a thousand brands...

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Hotel Imperial OPUS Restaurant: Where Food is Art in Vienna

Hotel Imperial OPUS Restaurant: Where Food is Art in Vienna

Executive Chef Rupert Schnait, a master at art and food is the chef to dine with at the Restaurant OPUS in the Five-Star Hotel Imperial. The Imperial is where royals...

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Winery of the Week: Fortant – Lanquedoc, France

Winery of the Week: Fortant – Lanquedoc, France

Based on the expertise of four generations of winemakers, Fortant wines are meant reflect the diversity and the richness of the Languedoc region  of France on  with...

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Mini Vampire Slayer, Basil and Romesco Grilled Cheese

Mini Vampire Slayer, Basil and Romesco Grilled Cheese

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...

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Dining Detectives: Dining Around Sun Valley

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...

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George’s Rants and Raves: Sugarlands Shine

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...

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“Life is but a Dream” on a Viking River Cruise

“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...

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Winery of the Week: Bouchard Aîné & Fils – Burgundy, France

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...

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Vampire Slayer Jalapeño Poppers

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...

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George’s Rants and Raves: Bivi Sicilian Vodka

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...

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