As Easter quickly approaches, I have found myself lacking the “passion for crafts” and the thought of painting eggs seemed both messy and daunting. Two ways to overcome this; 1. Buy Easter Eggs Buy beautiful hand painted Easter eggs such as these from an artisan like Peter Preiss . I first found these particular eggs at a design show in New York City a few years ago. I fell in...
As Halloween fast approaches, I am sure many of you have already embraced your “goolish spirit” getting costumes ready, maybe having already been to one or two Halloween parties by now. Like many people, I generally save the pumpkin carving or decorating for last. In fact, I usually find myself attempting this at around 5pm on Halloween night, hoping desperately that no one rings...
In my usual Monday morning readings of online magazines, blogs and everything in between, I came across a wine boutique that is local, but in location only. Larchmont Village Wine and Cheese is anything but local in its selections of wine, cheeses and even its sandwich menu. Global taste with local ingredients seems a better way to describe this family owned and operated wine boutique that has been in business since 1995. Known for their incredible selection and knowledge of wine, you can stop by and ask any question about their selection and be assured that Simon, "the sommelier of sommeliers" will probably have the answer. If you are a collector or just need a nice bottle of Pinot Grigio for dinner, they offer everything from rare vintages to local favorites and "inexpensive but great finds"
In my usual Monday morning readings of online magazines, blogs and everything in between, I came across a wine boutique that is local, but in location only. Larchmont Village Wine and Cheese is anything but local in its selections of wine, cheeses and even its sandwich menu. Global taste with local ingredients seems a better way to describe this family owned and operated wine boutique that has...
Cheese. How does one describe on of the most delectable delights ever created. The tangy brightness of goat’s milk cheese or the sweet fullness of cow’s milk cheese. Even better is the nutty, buttery richness of sheep’s milk cheese and a new favourite, the sweet creaminess of water buffalo milk cheese. If you are not salivating, then please read again, close your eyes and...
Photo credit - Guilliaume Paurmier (Flickr) Whoever said that the best ”Cabernet” comes from France may have been a “Frenchman.” Although the term best is subjective, it is quite possible that a few local wines and wineries may be giving said “Frenchman” a reason to be tongue tied. At the San Francisco Wine Competition, over 4000 bottlings were sampled and judged...
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