Food & Dining: As we approach the holidays, food plays a critical role in the overall excitement of the season. The Holidays are a time to eat, indulge, and visit with friends and family. A few of our acclaimed chefs from restaurants ranging from San Francisco to Napa, have shared with us a few of their favorite comfort food recipes. Perfect for this fall and winter.... Read More
Recipes: The meal was a success, the drinks were a hit, and now it's time to seal the deal with a delectable dessert. This season, we suggest adding a little spice to some of your classic holiday favorites. Here are some delicious recipes to help you do just that.... Read More
Food & Spirits: Chestnuts roasting by an open fire and the comforting smell of coffee wafting through the house. Nothing says Christmas like coffee; so here are some easy recipes to get you warmed up for winter, with some help from luxurious De'Longhi kitchen appliances, which make any recipe a little easier.... Read More
Holiday Cocktail Recipes: With the holidays now in full effect, 'tis the season to whip up something special. Something with a little spirit to get you through all the family events and office parties.... Read More
Food & Spirits: The invitations are sent and the decorations are up, now all that's left is planning the perfect menu for your holiday party. This season, why not step it up a notch and impress your guests by throwing an Italian-inspired soirée, complete with homemade dishes, seasonal drinks, and delectable desserts.... Read More
Wineries in California: When Clay Shannon, the owner of Shannon Ridge Vineyards & Winery, stands among his vines on his home ranch vineyard on a ridge in High Valley, he can see for miles. His breathtaking view includes the massive Clear Lake and Mt. Konocti.... Read More
Wineries in California: It’s a steep drive up High Hill Road to Madroña Vineyards. When first-time guests arrive and realize how far they’ve climbed, they often report having an epiphany. They may have heard that Madroña stands at an elevation of 3,000 feet and is one of the highest-elevated wineries in the state of California, but now they feel it.... Read More
Fine Spirits: Nothing says the holidays are here like booze. In keeping with the season's greetings, Remy Martin VSOP has introduced a holiday bottle, as good for getting as it for giving.... Read More
Fine Spirits: For the upcoming holidays, get inspired by the rum that sounds like it inspired the original "yo-ho-ho."
"According to 17 Century legend, sailors traveling the Atlantic returned to England with casks of Mount Gay from Barbados as proof of having completed their ocean crossing. Today, sailors and connoisseurs alike regard Mount Gay Rum as proof of their good taste. The “Rum that invented Rum,” Mount Gay is the world’s oldest rum, and proudly offers a full range of classic blends appropriate for every occasion from sipping to cocktail hour."... Read More
Sparkling Wine: Biltmore Estate Sparkling Collection: Perfect Mixer for Elegant Holiday Parties
Bubbles make the holidays go down just a little smoother. The Biltmore Estate Sparkling Collection is the perfect way to way jazz up the holidays and put everybody in a festive mood.... Read More
Arts & Cutlure: The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) will host the Bacchanal! Wine Gala and Auction on November 13 at the PAFA in Philadelphia. The affair will feature internationally distinguished winemakers and celebrity chefs. Bacchanal! 2010, Pinot on the Palette, will celebrate the best of Pinot Noir from around the world. This is the the twelfth anniversary of the event. Bacchanal! has become a nationally regarded fine wine and auction event in the Philadelphia area that has raised approximately $3 million to help fund PAFA's student scholarships and education programs... Read More
Food & Spirits: The most outstanding feature of U'Luvka Vodka (beyond the twisty name) is the unusually shaped bottle, which adds a new talking point to your bar.... Read More