Okonomiyaki is one of Japan’s popular drinking foods because it nourishes, satisfies the munchies, and pairs well with sake, beer, and natural wine. You can make okonomiyaki at home with this okonomiyaki recipe with dashi broth, umami-rich bonito flakes, and smoky Bourbon Barrel Foods Smoked Togarashi spice adding another layer of flavor. Exploring Japanese Drinking […]
Best of the Finger Lakes New York: Corning Museum of Glass
Looking for things to do in the Finger Lakes region? The #1 attraction in the Finger Lakes region of New York state is the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, NY. “Glass is different things to different people. At the Corning Museum of Glass, you will discover the many things that glass can be.” And […]
Waterfalls in the Finger Lakes Region
Waterfall chasing is a thing! And there are hundreds of waterfalls to discover in the Finger Lakes region of central New York state. The Finger Lakes region derives its name from the 11 glacial lakes shaped like long fingers. The area is best known for its impressive gorges formed by water and ice over 10,000 […]
Where to Eat During the US Open of Surfing
You’re stoked to be at the beach in Huntington Beach, California, aka Surf City USA, for the US Open of Surfing and looking for some good eats. Here are some recs on where to eat during the US Open of Surfing from a local discerning eater and food writer. It’s that time of year again […]
Vegan in Vermont: Basin Harbor Wins
Despite all the hype about plant-based diets, being vegan, or even vegetarian, in America makes you one of the meager 5 percent according to a 2018 Gallup poll. Vegans know this well, but it’s harder than you think to find restaurants offering vegan fare, as we discovered in Vermont. First of all, I am not […]
The Heart of Oregon Wine Country – McMinnville, Oregon
Historic downtown McMinnville, Oregon, is the heart of Oregon Wine Country and where buzz for Oregon’s Pinot Noirs began at 3rd Street treasure Nick’s Italian Cafe, famed for serving Oregon wine enthusiasts and winemakers for over 30 years. But First, Coffee It’s mid-morning and the streets of historic downtown McMinnville are quiet, but for coffee […]
Pioneers of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
In 1985, well before the 2004 movie “Sideways” sparked widespread Pinot Noir mania, Oregon Pinots shocked the world of oenophiles at a tasting at the International Wine Center in New York when a group of wine experts was unable to distinguish between Oregon Pinot Noirs and better known, more expensive French Burgundies resulting in the […]
Old Forester Rye Olfactory Experience at New Orleans Bourbon Festival
If you thought the whiskey business was a male-dominated industry – you would be mistaken. Come to find out, women have been making whiskey since days of yore. And any bourbon festival whose mission is to continue to highlight “Women in Bourbon”, is just one of many reasons to attend the New Orleans Bourbon Festival. The […]
The Best of Branson: Golf and Outdoor Nature Experiences
To make the most of your Branson vacation – get out of town! Just a 15-minute scenic drive from Branson lies Big Cedar Lodge with three of the best golf courses in the U.S. And, a Tiger Woods TGR Design course opening soon! For nature lovers and adventure seekers, incredible outdoor experiences await in the […]
Three Jack Daniels Cocktails For March Madness #NCAA
It’s time for March Madness! The 68-team field for the 2019 NCAA Tournament has been set, so print and fill out the official NCAA bracket, organize your bracket pools, and start inviting friends now! CBS Sports predicts an epic event this year with a “depth of title contenders at the top of the field along […]