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New Brew Thursday: Petrus Aged Red

Fri, May 3 2013 1 Comment
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Brett’s samplings of new beers recently resulted in his encounter with the Petrus Aged Red. How did it measure up?

Cuisine »

Five Culinary Reasons to Fall in Love with Emilia Romagna, Italy

Tue, May 14 2013 4 Comments
These homemade jams and hazelnut spread at Le Piane were out of this world.

Five Culinary Reasons to Fall in Love with Emilia Romagna, Italy: A closer look at Emilia Romagna and several of the reasons that make this such an important part of Italy’s food culture.

Recipes »

Belizean Cuisine: Breakfast Style Johnny Cakes from Belize (Recipe)

Mon, Mar 26 2012 7 Comments

My experience making Belizean Johnny Cakes for the first time based on a recipe from Tanya, a talented cook and food blogger in Belize.

Restaurants »

Traditional Catalan Cuisine: Pont Vell Restaurant in Besalu, Spain

Thu, Dec 27 2012 3 Comments

If your travels take you to the Catalonia (Cataluyna) region of Spain, consider a stop in the charming village of Besalu. Here [...]

Wine »

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Cloudy Bay Vineyards in Marlborough

Mon, Mar 21 2011 1 Comment

New Zealand is one of the more prominent New World wine producing countries. Their Marlborough region is a prime producer of Sauvignon Blanc wines, and Cloudy Bay Vineyards is one of the most famous wineries in this area.

Wineries »

Travels to TBEX: Taipei to Vancouver via Woodinville, Washington

Sun, Jun 19 2011 2 Comments

On our way from Taipei to Vancouver to visit TBEX 2011, Erin and Brett made a detour to Woodinville, Washington to taste some wines from the wine country of Washington State.