Food & Drink

Almonds are estimated to have first been cultivated circa 4,000 BCE. Brought to Spain by the Moors, almonds arrived in the New World from Spain at the beginning of the…

After the busy December holidays, and now at the last day of the lunar New Year, I’ve taken stock of my blessings and considered what it is I’d like to…

When I was five, my mother took me out for ice cream, but I wanted the cream of broccoli cheddar soup instead. Not much has changed; a big, savory bowl…

The Willamette Valley in Oregon has become one of the most popular and celebrated places for winemaking in the country in the last few decades.  With ideal climate and growing…

When you’re cruising, part of the fun is enjoying great food in ways you would normally never eat at home. On some cruises, there is a flip side to that…

Winemaking is an old tradition, dating back to several millennia BC. Archeologists and historians are unsure when and where exactly the first wine was produced, although some evidence suggests it…

Throughout COVID-19, people across the world have had to stay home and stay safe from the virus in an effort to slow the spread. For us travelers, this has meant…

Once upon a time, coffee was just another beverage. I enjoyed the taste and the smell, but I wasn’t particular about the creation process. My entire adult life, I have…

If you’re a whiskey enthusiast, you likely enjoy many different whiskeys and whiskey styles. It’s not uncommon for whiskey lovers to have several diverse bottles at a time. And others…

A relatively versatile fish, salmon makes its way across the globe in many delectable forms! Salmon is relatively easy to cook. Its flavor goes well with many different kinds of…