Wine – How sweet it is…or isn’t
Drink Up! By David Setley Though the majority of wines on the market today qualify as dry, that has not always been the case. In the ‘70s and ‘80s, most Americans preferred sweeter wines. In the 1980s, the best-selling wine here was White Zinfandel, the blush-colored...
The eight ways it snows at the Jersey Shore
By Meteorologist Joe Martucci January started cold and it looks like it will stay cold through the middle of the month. With the cold, many of us think snow. In the beach towns, we average around 15 inches of snow in a winter. Meanwhile, inland areas in Atlantic and...
A New Year’s resolution worth smiling about
Letter from the editor Happy New Year, wonderful readers! The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of celebrations and gatherings with family and friends. From festive meals to heartfelt moments, the holiday season was everything we hoped it would be— almost....
Loaded sweet potatoes — a healthy crowd-pleaser
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Winter break means we get to enjoy extra time with a houseful of children who have returned home. But the gang needs to eat, and after filling ourselves with cheese and sugar cookies, it’s high time to seek healthier fare. Sweet potatoes...
The Old World and The New World of wine
Drink Up! By David Setley My goal has always been to broaden the wine knowledge of my readers and customers by introducing wines from around the world. You may have even heard me refer to a wine as being “Old World” or “New World.” It’s a distinction that warrants...
