Wine 101: Acid test for wine
Drink Up! Wine is comprised of four major components: tannins, residual sugar (dryness/sweetness), alcohol, and acidity. A couple of weeks ago, I discussed tannins. This week, I will discuss acidity. There is much confusion among wine consumers as to the source of...
One brisket, two traditions: The double life of corned beef
Pass it Down: Family Favorites One of the great pleasures of living in the American melting pot is getting to share in each other’s traditions. St. Patrick’s Day is a perfect example. Across the country, people of many backgrounds sit down to a plate of corned beef...
Wildwood brewery to host three-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration
MudHen Brewing Company is hosting a three-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration filled with live music, Irish-inspired food and drink specials, and family-friendly activities. Taking place Friday through Sunday, March 13–15, the weekend will feature a specialty...
Chefs, restaurants aid summer feeding programs at Captain’s Table
Last Thursday, over 40 of the region’s top restaurants filed into the Atlantic City Convention Center for an annual event designed to raise money for food-insecure children in South Jersey. Held within the backdrop of the Atlantic City Boat Show, the eleventh annual...
Cheers to the women of wine!
Drink Up! March is Women’s History Month, when we recognize the achievements and contributions of women in all aspects of business and society. International Women’s Day, an annual celebration on March 8, dates back to 1911 in Austria, Switzerland, Germany, and...
