I found Arkansas, as I have said, to be a strange mix. For instance, it would often rain in the middle of the day during the summer. The sky would darken and this would soon …

By Rochael Teynor
When it comes to domestic wine, we often think of California and Washington as producers of some of the best. Grand Junction, Colorado is fast becoming one of the country’s premier regions for …

Over the years in my quest for the Mr. Right in my life I’ve shared a few disastrous evenings with people who were, for me, a bad fit. Not bad human beings, just not right …

By: Chez Pim
A weekend of grazing on rich food and richer wine had us all craving very simple food when we got home. We went to the garden and picked some fresh vegetables to fill …

By Dawn Sandomeno & Elizabeth Mascali Founders of Party Bluprints, Inc. When friends unexpectedly drop in this summer, greet them in style. This is a refreshing way to cool off your guests and beat the …

By Susan Nelson
I watched an old Bill Cosby comedy monologue on TV this morning. For those of you that have seen it, it’s the one where he’s discussing his wife’s pregnancy. Got me to think …

Watch Jeanette Harris get “Jazzy With It” in the Kitchen.
Having trouble coming up with new recipes to make for your family?
In this video Jeanette shows the viewers how to create a scrumtious meal of   …

by Jeanne Horak-Druiff
One of the things that never ceases to surprise me is the unshakeable belief held by many of my countrymen that if something is imported, it is by default better than something local. …

By Jeanne Horak-Druiff
In the late 1800s, Cuban political writer Jose Marti wrote of Cuban wine: “Let the wine be made of plantains. If it turns out bitter, it is still our wine.”  And I must …

I know for me, I always look forward to the impending holidays with equal parts of joy and dread.  Excitement about spending time with friends and family, the pleasure of seeing that special smile on …