10 tips to recognize ripe fruits

Keeping fresh fruit around the house provides a healthier alternative when your sweet tooth comes calling. Understanding how and when to buy at the peak of ripeness (or just before, in some cases) can help you avoid food waste while keeping your doctor happy. Consider...

Cheers to Pinot Noir

Drink up! By David Setley I am often asked what I consider to be my favorite wine…a question that might as well be asking who my favorite child is. OK, not quite! Still, this is not an easy question, as it depends on the weather, what I’m eating, who I’m with, where I...

Cold White Wines for Hot Summer Days

Drink Up! with David Setley, Passion Vines July and August, better known as the ‘dog days of summer’ are here. This time of year is when we experience the hottest and most humid weather in the Northern Hemisphere. The phrase ‘dog days’ came from ancient Rome and...