Wine and Beverage

Wine and Beverages

Cooking with Wine

If you put the concept of “cooking wine” in a category with using imported dark chocolate to make hot chocolate for a five-year-old, it’s time to get a clue about the fabulous flavors attainable through the expert use of wine in cooking...

Picking Wine for a Party

The invitation arrived with your name on it, an address to arrive at and a time. You have no idea what is on the menu but it would be rude not to bring a bottle of wine for this very special occasion.

Take a Trip to Napa Valley

Of all of the wine regions in the United States none is a famous as the Napa Valley. Napa is the Mecca for wine lovers and wine makers in America; everyone should go there at least once...

Wine & Beverages Articles

The Shell Game

Shellfish have pleased humble coastal dwellers as well as posh Parisian restaurant patrons for centuries. The combinations of preparations are endless.

Kosher Wine

You don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy kosher wine. I always associate this style of wine with seeing friends and relatives. There are many more options available now that go well beyond the tooth-achingly sweet wines that have dominated the kosher table.

Classy Champagne Cocktails

There are plenty of classic champagne cocktails out there, but check out these variations on the theme. Serve them proudly and responsibly.