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What's New On the Vines of Southern Oregon

Twenty years ago my parents made the exodus from California to Southern Oregon after the birth of my niece. My parents were compelled to...

Europe’s Big Cheese

Cheese is one of the most popular food staples throughout Europe, some styles are even considered to be a delicacy. Lovingly and...

4th of July Flavor Fest

The 4th of July holiday "Independence Day" is every patriot's most beloved holiday. The day celebrates the act by Congress in 1776,...

Hamming It Up

Who doesn’t enjoy a delightful bite of salty, smokey, savory ham or pork belly? These 2 cuts of meat are from the hind leg or as the...

Exploring the Emerald Isle

Travel tips for your next trip too Ireland, the Emerald Isle

A Taste of Italy: 5 Regional Classics

Today we have access to so many ethnic cuisines: Thai noodles, French pastries, Japanese sushi, Greek salads, and Belgian chocolate. All...

Bread is Life

Bread is one of mankind's oldest man-made food sources. Originally, unleavened bread was consumed by people of ancient civilizations...

Thank You for Your Service

Memorial Day is one of our most revered federal holidays. It is a special day of remembrance adopted for us to give thanks and pay homage...

Patisserie Perfection

The typical kitchen brigade has many different titles, each requiring unique skills to prepare their culinary creations. The Patisserie...

Now Presenting...

A few months ago I posted a blog titled "Senses Working Overtime." The blog featured our 5 senses; taste, smell, touch, hearing, sight...

The Perfect 36 hours at Disneyland

Walt Disney was a true visionary. When he purchased 160 acres of orange groves over 60 years ago I'm sure even he didn't see the Disney...

It's Game Time

The consumption of wild game is growing exponentially throughout the United States. Game meat is healthier, leaner, and loaded with...

5 Long Distance Flight Tips

Spring is a great time to travel to Europe or other destinations abroad. The weather is comfortable and fellow tourist numbers are lower...

Berry Berry Good

I cannot think of any food group that offers more variety when it comes to color, texture, and flavor than fruit. Fruits are produced by...

5 Mother Sauces

The concept of “Mother Sauces” when it comes to cooking, is extremely important to every chef in the industry. While I was attending...

The Perfect Easter Meal

This Sunday we observe Easter in remembrance of Jesus Christ’s ultimate sacrifice. Easter also gives families everywhere the opportunity...

5 Traditional Easter Eats

Today is Palm Sunday, commemorating Jesus’ triumphant entry into the city of Jerusalem. The day is observed a week before one of the most...

5 Iconic Vernal (Spring) Veggies

Who doesn’t love the month of April? Spring has sprung, and the chill is fading from the weather. Outdoor activities are extremely...

5 Must Sees in Washington D.C.

In March of 1912, Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo, Japan gifted the District of Columbia with a generous amount of cherry trees. His goal was...

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