Mack the Knife
I could watch this for hours and have. What a time. This was performed 10 years before I was born. I can relate to this time through my family when listening to old records and viewing family photos.
Charcuterie guide
This is a quick and easy charcuterie guide for you to create a spectacular board. Simply pick 2 or more meats, pick 2 or more cheeses, and pick 2 or more accompaniments. (2 ounces per person is the perfect start.) Remember the 2’s. Pick 2 or
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Wine Walkabout
Once upon a time, there was a small town nestled in the hills of Wine Country. The locals were passionate about their wines and wanted to share them with others. They decided to host an event: A Wine Walkabout! On one Saturday each month, all the
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Napa Weekend Getaway
Have you ever planned a spur of the moment Napa weekend getaway? When presented with the opportunity to travel anywhere within the U.S with my daughter, we decided on Napa. I’ve been a wine hack for several years writing about Texas wine here on my
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Wine Flavor Map
Let me introduce a guide or wine flavor map that will help in understanding a full range of fruit flavors. I'll reference the fruit flavor of the Big Six wine grapes so we can learn the distinctive styles of each. I love listening to experienced wine
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How To Protect A Wine Collection
If you are contemplating starting a wine collection but are not sure where to begin, continue reading. Wine collecting can be as simple as investing in one bottle purchased in a child's birth year to share when that child turns 21 or buying in quantity when
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When you want to dress up your next pork loin, try adding this Southern dry barbecue rub and let it absorb all the flavors for up to 24 hours. This is my favorite rub to add to a pork tenderloin and the result is an amazing
Read MoreRainbow Chamber Choir
There is a music sensation taking Shanghai. They call themselves the Rainbow Chamber Singers. A chamber choir may not be able to catch the imagination of many westerners, but this Shanghai-based choir is singing to the younger Chinese generation. They are singing about relatable topics such as going
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A Proper Glass of Wine
Pouring a proper glass of wine takes practice. It sounds easy, but there are a few things to keep in mind. The type of wine is yours to choose. And the importance of drinking wine is by far the joy of connecting with others. There is no
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Things to do in Fredericksburg Texas
Things to do in Fredericksburg, Texas, the heart of the Texas Hill Country, will keep you busy all weekend long. This charming historic small town in Gillespie County is known for its unique German heritage and is a hot spot for many great wineries. It
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