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…
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Umi Tea Sets: The Little Joys of a Yixing Tea Set
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…
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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…
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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…
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Virgin Voyages Cruise: Ultimate Culinary Experience
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…
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The World’s Most Amazing Wine Regions
by Nina Simonsby Nina SimonsWinemaking 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…
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Feed Your Traveler’s Spirit: Great International Recipes
by Jade Piperby Jade PiperThroughout 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…
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How I Learned to Love Manual Coffee Brewing
by Kris Silveyby Kris SilveyOnce 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…
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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…
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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…