So, follow our guide to how to drink your way through each of France’s wine regions; Loire Valley Signature grapes: Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Melon de Bourgogne, Cabernet Franc Known for its chateaux, Chenin Blanc, and serious amount of ‘natural’ winemakers, the Loire Valley is home to some of France’s most exciting and easily accessible […]
Portugal may have introduced hot chiles to Asia, tea to England, and tempura to Japan, but the country’s cuisine still remains a mystery to most food lovers outside of its borders. Only custard tarts, the ubiquitous pastéis de nata have broken into the larger food-obsessed culture. The roots of Portuguese food lie in both native peasant cookery and […]
Brightly painted houses hanging off of cliffs that jut from the sea, the scent of basil, glamorous seaside resorts, and boats bobbing around small coves, this is Liguria. Nestled between Tuscany and Piedmont, this region, known as the Italian Riviera, is worth visiting if you love beautiful scenery, good food and wine, and La Dolce Vita. The […]
Paris’s seductive charms are legendary; inviting sidewalk cafes, gleaming boutiques, world-class museums, lots things to do, and its fabled food and restaurant scene make Paris the model of cities, beautiful, fashionable, confident, and inspiring envy at every turn. But to enjoy it you must learn how to avoid the Top 10 mistakes 1st-timers make in the […]
Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world, with picnics under the Eiffel Tower and romantic strolls down the Champs-Élysées, few places compare to the City of Lights. But France is much more than Paris. So, venture out to explore cities with romantic vineyards, exquisite architecture, and pristine beaches instead. Leave Paris behind […]
As one enters the French capital, a wave of excitement and enthusiasm drives us to experience it all as soon as we can. With elements of romance and extravagance weaved into the cafés and bars that line the Seine and the city’s elegant tree lined boulevards, the sophisticated capital is one of the world’s greatest […]
Part of the Aquitaine region in Southwest France, just 1 hour’s drive to the east of Bordeaux, Dordogne Périgord is 1 of the largest and most picturesque “départements” in France. There you will discover unspoiled nature, grandiose landscapes, and lots of magical sights teeming with history. Notably, the prehistoric caves in the Vézère valley, which prove that man has […]
Italy is a super place with super places to visit. There are bits of an ancient empire in Rome, idelic Venetian canals, and Renaissance art in Milan, Rome and Florence. But if you wish to discover The Italy you will not find in a tourist guidebook, you will have to go off the beaten path behind. […]
For sure, Paris is 1 of the greatest food cities in the world. There we find the perfect French wine to go with perfect French meal. Below is a look at some of the best Food & Wine pairings to try when next in Paris. Oysters and Champagne The locally-sourced French oysters are from Normandy […]
Popeye may have gotten his super strength and machismo from a can of spinach, but “real men” do not eat veggies, according to report published in the Journal of Consumer Research. Instead, they boost their virility with masculine foods: steak and burgers. Several experiments about how and why people associate food with gender were conducted by experts from […]
Here are 9 lifestyle changes that can help, as follows: 1. Have that glass of wine. While overindulging in alcohol can be bad for your health, research suggests that having a drink every now and again can help protect you from heart disease, Eat This, Not That! reported. The Key is not to go overboard and […]
When planning for your overseas vacation, take a moment to familiarize yourself with local dining customs so you can blend in with locals and minimize any embarrassment. Here are the Top dining faux pas in popular destinations to avoid, as follows: Dining at the Wrong Time In some countries, like Portugal and Spain, supper does […]
In celebration of Pride Month and building community, Barefoot, an ally to the LGBTQ community since 1988, brings back its popular “Barefoot Bestie Labels” program, which allows wine lovers everywhere to customize Barefoot wine labels to share and enjoy with friends. Anyone looking to proudly celebrate their best friend can choose from three varietals – Moscato, […]
Top 10 Cruise Destinations Some destinations seem like they were specially designed to be a port of call. Exuberant scenery from the sea, ports conveniently located near the city centres, and a range of tourist attractions easily reachable in just one day – these are just some the factors that make a destination an excellent […]
Travelers enroute to the attractions in the Alamosa area have a new option for a Friday or Saturday night activity: wine, food, history, scenery, service, and a chance to learn something new. The latest attraction in the area, Wine Train Colorado aboard the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad, is the ticket for a relaxing evening event in the […]
Bringing together two surging categories in American wine—organically farmed grapes and canned wine—Bonterra Organic Vineyards (“Bonterra”) announces the launch of California’s first nationally available organically farmed wine in cans. A celebration of farm-fresh flavors, the portfolio features wines coaxed from the earth by careful farming practices carried out on a dynamic network of estate and partner farms throughout California.
Fact: The human liver weighs about 3 lbs, filters all of the body’s blood daily, and when healthy is the only organ capable of regenerating; the liver performs nearly 500 functions, including regulating cholesterol levels. Our liver weighs about 3 lbs and is located on the right side of of the abdomen. Reddish brown in […]
Researchers have found that a compound in grapes used to make Champagne can improve spatial memory. “The results were dramatic,” says a professor at the University of Reading in England and one of the investigators on the study’s research team. “The compounds were found to favorably alter a number of proteins linked to the effective storage […]
A study just released by the University of California Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND), dubbed the “90+ Study,” has just concluded that individuals in their 70’s who drink a moderate consumption of either alcohol or coffee live longer than those individuals who abstain. The study also found that individuals that […]
Maintaining Your Weight During the Holidays The days are shorter and festive music is filling the air, there can be no doubt that the Holidays are just ahead. And, of course, the closer we get to the Holidays, the harder it is to stick to our fitness and weight maintenance and loss goals. As the […]
The Hidden Gems of Mexico If you have been to Mexico like I have then chances are that you have seen Cancun, Los Cabos and Mexico City. While there are reasons to add these to your list of places to visit or re-visit, there are lots of other destinations that are a lot more interesting […]
A Successful Regulated Market Growing Up Around Cannabis $AMZN, $TAP, $NKE, $TLRY, $CGC, $STZ Michigan’s vote Tuesday to become the 10th US state where the recreational use of cannabis is legal is adding more momentum to a trend that some investors say is inevitable: that marijuana will become legal nationwide within the next 5 years. […]
Meet Canberra, the unsung hero of the Land Down Under aka OZ. It is a far cry from the hustle and bustle of Sydney and Melbourne, but this capital city deserves a spot on your Australian itinerary. A wholly Australian city, Canberra brings together the elements that make this nation so special – fantastic natural […]
Romantic Places to Travel with Your ‘Significant Other’ There are certain places in this world that are so special they are worth saving to share with someone. From sunset strolls along pristine beaches to thrilling adventures. Below are some very romantic destinations to take with your significant other, as follows: Udaipur, India Called India’s most […]
Nothing Compares to Rare, Fine, Old Scotch Whisky A rare 60-year-old Macallan whisky fetched $1.01-M at Bonhams Hong Kong Friday, smashing the record for the most expensive bottle ever sold at auction. The record lasted barely a dram, as 2nd bottle, also from the 1926 vintage, went for $1.1- a few hours later at the […]
Sotheby’s (NYSE:BID) Fine Wine Sale Indicate Prices are Rebounding $BID Prices for leading Bordeaux wines are rebounding The 18 April totaled GBP 1.05-M. Auctions are scheduled for New York this week and in London on 16 May. Six magnums of rare Chateau Lafleur 1982 wine from the Pomerol region hammered for $77,095, or more than […]
Drinking Too Much Alcohol May Shave Years off of Lives A new international study says, that drinking more than 1 alcoholic beverage a day can take years off your life, The study found that people who down more than 7 drinks a week can expect to die sooner than those who drink less. “What this […]
Michelin Rated Chef Antonio Mure’ Barrique in America’s Top 100 Restaurants Romantic Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar in Venice, California Chef Antonio Murè literally brings a lot to the tables in his Venice, California restaurant. Chef Mure’ was born in Porto-palo di Capo Passero, Sicily, and grew up in Parma, Emilia Romagna, his formative years […]
Alsace Wine Tasting Tour from Strasbourg Spend a full day exploring the beautiful French wine region of Alsace during a day trip from Strasbourg. Follow the Alsace Wine Route to visit charming villages like Dambach-la-Ville, Ribeauvillé, Mittelbergheim and Riquewihr. Stop at four different wineries to sample some of the wines the Alsace is famous for, […]
Progress Made in Northern California Wildfire Friday, after a 5th day of extreme firefighting in California’s wine country there is a bit of hope, as crews batting the flames reported their 1st progress toward containing the mighty blazes, and 100’s more firefighters join the effort. Fully 17 large fires were still burning across Northern California, […]
The Scope of the California Wine Country Wildfires is Huge $BF-B, $MMC The fires ravaging Northern California will leave the area’s renowned wine industry with damage that will be felt for a long, long time. At least 4 Napa Valley vineyards have been destroyed or significantly damaged, and the toll may be even worse in […]
Don’t Let Your Love of Wine Bust Your Diet The Big Q: Do you enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or when unwinding at the end of a long day, but wonder how its calories are affecting your diet? The Big A: As with everything you eat and drink, it comes down to how […]
Italy’s Strong Export Sector Driving Economy If Italy’s economy really is on the mend, analysts said it is the export sector doing most of the work. This year has seen signs that Italy’s weak economy may finally be on the mend after a decade of slow growth punctuated by occasional spurts of activity. But so […]
Moderate Drinking Has Benefits, How Much is Too Much? Drinking in moderation has been linked, in numerous studies, to a wide variety of health benefits — lowering the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cholesterol. But it’s also possible to get too much of a good thing, experts say. The Big Q: What is drinking […]
Anti-Aging Habits to Adopt for a Longer, Healthier Life There are no sure-fire prescriptions for living to a healthy advanced old age, but longevity researchers have found the way is made up of genetics and lifestyle, which means there are steps to take to up the odds of living healthier and longer. A landmark Swedish study […]
Recall When Moderate Drinking Was Deemed Healthy? Remember when moderate drinking was once believed to be healthy for human hearts and brains? Well, a recent study, just poured cold water on that theory. According to new research published in the British Medical Journal, moderate drinking meaning the equivalent of one 5 oz glass of wine […]
Hillary Clinton Drinking Her Way to Solitude Hillary Clinton said Friday drinking wine helped her get over losing to Donald Trump in last fall’s Presidential election. “I won’t lie, Chardonnay helped a little too,” Mrs. Clinton told Wellesley College graduates and guests during her commencement speech. Mrs. Clinton herself graduated from the elite East Coast […]
Getting the Benefits of Resveratrol One of the most dramatic aspects of resveratrol is its neuroprotective effects, even to the point of slowing the onset or progression of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, which accounts for 20 to 30% of all dementia cases, caused by blocked or reduced cerebral blood flow that results in oxygen deprivation. […]
Resveratrol Protects Brain Aging, Choose its Source Wisely Resveratrol acts as a potent antioxidant, is a compound found in grape skins, red wine, raspberries, pomegranates, raw cacao and dark chocolate, among other plant-based foods. It is a polyphenol designed to increase the life span of plants through disease resistance and such stressors as drastic changes […]
A Glass of Wine, a Pint of Beer May be Heart Healthy Having a drink of wine or beer daily may help protect one’s heart against disease, a large-scale study suggests. But drinking alcohol to excess can increase your risk for a variety of heart problems, the study showed. Researchers tracked more than 1.9-M healthy […]
Austrian Glass Maker Setting Out to Change How We Drink Wine The way we drink wine is about to change, that thanks to the Austrian glassware manufacturer’s 11th generation glass maker Maximilian Riedel. The way we drink has changed, and thanks to Maximilian Riedel, it appears that it will continue to do so. The 11th […]
Starting to Feel Sick, This is What to Eat Hippocrates, the Father of Modern Medicine, is credited with saying: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” That advice, which dates to 400 BC, still prevails today add to that really good water from Penta 5 USA. It is particularly relevant when you are […]
Bollinger Makes World’s Most Sought-After Champagne How Bollinger’s rare, delicious Vieilles Vignes Françaises go from field to cellar to some of us In all of the Champagne appellation just a few small parcels of land were untouched by a phylloxera blight that ravaged European winemakers in Y 1863, ruining more than 6-M acres of vineyards. […]
The Health Benefits of Coffee, Tea, Wine & Beer The Big Q: What is your favorite beverage, Coffee, Tea, Wine or Beer? They all have health benefits, as long as you do not overdo any of them. Below is a breakdown on the latest research about beverages beneficial to our health, as follows Coffee Cancer. […]
Wine News: Interview with The Sanchaya’s Sommelier Stanley Chang In life, we are all collectors, whether it be memories of our pasts, keepsakes from our journeys or goals for our futures. We constantly create, compose and gather our ideas, symbols, stories and travel experiences, storing them in the recesses of our minds and in our […]
The Evidence Mounts, Grapes are Good for Body & Brain Evidence continues to mount revealing that grapes and their derivatives are linked to a massive cluster of important and sometimes surprising health benefits for body and brain alike. The latest finding in a new study conducted by the University of Leeds shows for the 1st […]
Considering the idea of building a collection of great wines? Jim Cash, long-time collector and founder of Revel Custom Wine Cellars, shares some tips on the art of wine collecting. Whether your motivation is to diversify your investments, delight your friends or simply to have a mature beauty to decant whenever the mood strikes, consider […]
The New Gold Rush in Washington State is Farm Land Prices for high-quality farmland across the State of Washington are up 47% in the last 4 years, mirroring similar increases in home prices and rents. Many people know about home prices and rents soaring across the Puget Sound region and Washington State, but they might […]
Go Green, Lose Weight This Summer Americans spend millions of dollars yearly on fad diets, wild exercise plans, and complicated calorie-cutting methods to lose weight. But, the Key to shedding a few pounds is not complex; all you have to do is start eating “Green.” High levels of the hormone cause the body to store […]
Eat Organic Foods, Avoid Pesticide Residues $MON The best way minimizing health risks from herbicide and pesticide exposure, including the active and “inactive” ingredients is to avoid them by eating Organic food as much as possible and investing in a good water filtration system for your home or apartment. If you have been exposed to […]
Eat Organic Green Vegetables, Lose Weight In the Spring many people attempt to get a Summer beach body by turning to fad diets, crazy exercise plans, and incredibly complicated calorie-cutting methods. What most people do not know is that the Key to weight loss is much less complex. If you want to lose weight, all […]