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7th Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine Event

February 10, 2014 – 1:24 pm

The 7th Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine Event takes place from April 10-13 in Monterey, California. This event is presented by Food & Wine

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged charity, event, Monterey, Pebble Beach, wine | Comments (0)

15th Annual International Wine & Food Festival in D.C.

January 26, 2014 – 12:08 pm

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. If you are in the Washington DC area you may want to attend the International Wine & Food Festival taking place over the course of three days including February 14th.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged festival, International Wine & Food, Ronald Reagan Building, Valentine's Day, wine | Comments (0)

Fall is in the Air Time to Start Cooking

November 2, 2013 – 9:12 am

I always enjoy cooking in the fall and using ingredients like butternut squash, cranberries, apples, and pumpkin. I’m always on the lookout for turkey recipes, too! Adding wine to recipes is also an option. The recipe below is for Butternut Squash Risotto

By Kathy | Posted in Wine/Food/Recipes | Also tagged Butterball, butternut squash, recipe, wine | Comments (0)

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

October 22, 2013 – 8:26 am

The annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Canada begins November 1 and finishes November 10. The fair includes animal shows and competitions, culinary demonstrations, food and wine, a mixologist competition and a Pub Crawl.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary, Wine Notes | Also tagged Ontario, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto, wine | Comments (0)

Father’s Day Recipe Suggestions!

June 14, 2013 – 8:05 am

If you are planning on celebrating Father’s Day with your father, how about treating him to a special meal whether it is breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Perhaps your special Dad would like an appetizer with a glass of wine.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine/Food/Recipes | Also tagged Fathersday, recipes, wine | Comments (0)

5 Appetizer Recipes for Super Bowl Sunday

January 29, 2013 – 7:30 am

No matter which team you are cheering for at this year’s Super Bowl in New Orleans, the Baltimore Ravens or the San Francisco 49ers, you will need to have something to eat. Finger foods are the way to go.

By Kathy | Posted in Wine/Food/Recipes | Also tagged 49ers, New Orleans, Ravens, recipes, Super Bowl | Comments (0)

Valentine’s Day Dinner on February 11 and 18 at DelFosse Vineyards and Winery

January 20, 2012 – 8:20 am

A perusal of Valentine’s Day events at wineries makes it look as though Valentine’s Day can be celebrated on two or three days. Since Valentine’s Day falls on a Tuesday, different romantic events are occurring the weekend before, the day of and the weekend after. What a great opportunity to express your love! DelFosse Vineyards […]

By Kathy | Posted in Winery Events | Also tagged DelFosse Vineyards and Winery, dinner, French crepes, pairings, Valentine's Day, wine | Comments (0)

Wine Pleasures: Sponsors 4th Annual International Conference and Familiarization Tour

January 17, 2012 – 1:02 am

Wine Pleasures is sponsoring the 4th Annual International Wine Tourism Conference. The company is also hosting a Familiarization Tour that includes the Conference. Those participating in the familiarization tour will have the opportunity to visit an olive oil museum, visit wineries, attend a cooking class and much more. The 4th Annual International Wine Tourism Conference […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Also tagged conference, Italy, Perugia, tour, tourism, travel, Umbria, wine, Wine Pleasures | Comments (0)

Wine and Food Festivals Throughout January 2012

January 3, 2012 – 1:04 am

Is it ever too cold to have a wine or food festival? At least in some regions the answer must be a resounding “no.” Below are a few food and wine related festivals for January 2012. You will notice that a Chocolate and Cheese Festival has been included. With the release this week of the […]

By Kathy | Posted in Winery Events | Also tagged cheese, chocolate, festivals, tourism, travel, wine | Comments (0)