Spring and summer salads are a staple in my diet. Fall and winter salads are as well, but these warmer months tend to provide a bit more variety. Greens are…
Do you know what questions you should be asking? I love it when the farmer’s markets are filled with fresh produce, locally sourced meats, seafood from the coast, freshly baked…
A five-minute rant about Merlot in the 2004 film “Sideways” changed the trajectory of wine in the United States. While Cabernet Sauvignon was king, Merlot was the most widely planted…
Listen up Lake Norman, WE NEED A TRADER JOE’S! TJ’s is doing it right and we need to bring that happy shopping experience closer to Lake Norman. Charlotte currently has…
The most effective way to appreciate wine is to learn how to taste like the professionals. The more knowledge you have about wine styles, climate, varietals and winemaking techniques, the…
Do first impressions matter? Absolutely! Like with everything, first impressions matter. If you were served a hazy, tawny, shaded glass of wine when you ordered a Sauvignon Blanc, you would…
March is upon us! And so is the season of Lent, warm days sprinkled through our week, spring breaks, March Madness, the luck of the Irish, St. Patty’s Day, spring…
We are all excited the warmer weather is coming but so are our allergies! If you have seasonal allergies, you probably experience a mixture of emotions from excitement that warmer…
