Pass it Down: Family Favorites with a Side of Memories
New family members means new dishes to embrace and enjoy By Lisa Zaslow Segelman In this column I usually feature the recipes and recollections that have been handed down by our mothers and grandmothers, great-aunts and uncles. These are the dishes that anchor us –...Welcome to the “Grape Unknown”
Drink Up! By David Setley Introducing customers to new wines — either new to the store, or new to them — is one of the best aspects of my job. A few days ago, a gentleman asked for recommendations on any lesser-known wines that I thought he would enjoy. For this...
From grape to glass: The role of tannins
Drink Up! “Tannins” is a wine term I am frequently asked to explain to folks who come into the store or to our wine tasting events. I’ve found that even wine enthusiasts who have enjoyed wine for many years find the term to be confusing. So, let’s take a deeper dive...
Move over, brides-to-be: It’s time for the long-married registry
I loved my daughter’s shower last month, hosted by my dearest female friends and family, my younger daughter and maid of honor and a bestie-bridesmaid. Presented as a “T” for Talia tea party, it was a joy to watch the bride-to-be get “steeped in love,” as the...
Five happy hours that offer cozy drinks, tasty bites and good vibes
While we may be hovering near fireplaces, stuffing our cute outfits into oversized coats, or simply going out a little less due to the cold, there is still some fun to be had during the winter months here at the shore. Don’t let the early darkness put a stop to your...
