Bordeaux Retrospective: A Gathering of “Dead Guys” for Four Decades of Wine
This past October, I had the very good fortune to attend a meeting of the tasting group to which I belong, the Dead Guys Wine Society, that featured more than four decades of great Bordeaux. What stood out to me above all else was just how brilliantly several of the less-highly-regarded vintages showed that night: Proof, once again, that the exclusive focus on only the so-called marquis years is a fool’s approach to the region. Read More
Most classic success stories go something like this: “I had nothing, then discovered a new way of thinking, turned my life around and got everything I ever wanted.” I could tell you one such story. I went from debt and depression to everything I thought I ever wanted—in the space of about two years. I got the money, the house, the car: the life of my dreams. But that’s not really what this is about. 
How can I be socially savvy? Can anyone have class or good manners? These are frequently asked questions. The answer is: It’s a matter of the heart and common sense. When the two come together something wonderful happens. The rules of etiquette are learned, and good manners come from the heart. 
Green papaya salad is a classic and popular Vietnamese dish throughout Southeast Asia. The dish is made from unripe Southeast Asian papayas, which have firm white flesh and white seeds. Over the years the popularity of Vietnamese and Thai food in the United States has increased these papayas' availability, although they are still generally limited to Asian markets. 
Fresh peaches are one of the great treats of summer. Besides amazing flavor, peaches are packed with natural goodness including vitamins A, C and potassium. Here’s a peach pie recipe that showcases this juicy, delicious warm-weather fruit by incorporating honey. 
This pan-seared Tilapia recipe with a lemon-caper sauce is a delicious and easy way to prepare this fish! Add some seasonal fresh vegetables and brown rice to the mix and you have a balanced meal. Pan-Seared Tilapia with Lemon-Caper Sauce is a healthy dish full of flavor and nutrition that your family and friends will enjoy!
Here’s a quick and easy pumpkin walnut muffin recipe you will want to make when it’s too beautiful outdoors to fuss in the kitchen for long. These delicious muffins will become a year-round treat your family and friends will love. 
An amazing and delicious recipe that will become a favorite holiday gift to give beloved family and friends ... and yourself! 
A healthy soup packed with protein and fiber and full of earthly flavor that will warm the hearts of loved ones during the cold winter months. 
In 2011 Americans had more options to choose healthy foods than ever! Some top trends were spotted—some healthy, and some hype. The Un-Diet: Everything in Moderation. Trendy: Last year the trend was away from “dieting” to “eating in moderation”. Moderation formerly meant “occasionally”, which can be a set-up for failure. The kinds of foods you eat daily (your diet) gives you balance. 
