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By Sue Frause Virginia and Ken Bloom at Bayview’s Taste 4 Wines. Sue Frause photos. Ken and Virginia Bloom are one of those couples I feel like I’ve known forever. Maybe ‘cuz they moved to the island around the same time we did, back in the early ’70s. Like a lot of folks on the island, they’ve reinvented themselves over the decades. And their latest business adventure is turning out to be an    .. more …

Aside from making sure that all the details of your upcoming wedding are in place, you have to take time in choosing the right wedding party favors for your bridal party. Of course, you want something special for them and not just any other token that you see off the shelf. If you don’t have the time to actually go out to check on what is available in stores, go online for a large selection of    .. more …

(KCBS) – KCBS Food and Wine Editor Narsai David samples wines, visits restaurants, tests kitchen tools, and creates recipes that are easy for the everyday cook. Here are some of his reports from this week. WINE REVIEW Historic Martin Ray Wines RECIPE Romesco Sauce PODCASTS Listen to Narsai’s Daily Reports on topics from cocktails to quinoa. Narsai David is the KCBS Food and Wine    .. more …

The duo also loves to swish, sip and savor local wine. Blend the two hobbies, and you’ve got www.HootnAnnieblog.com, the couple’s ongoing online obsession.The blog – chock full of homemade videos, photos and off-the-cuff observations – is a testament to Paso area wine. The blog aims to showcase the multifaceted region while taking readers along for the couple’s very real journey into the wine    .. more …

When it comes to red and white wines, two different temperatures are required, and in the past this need was addressed by a wine cellar. The problem these days however is that most people do not actually have a wine cellar. Why? Because modern conveniences and technology have allowed us to cool our wine without the need for huge cellars. This is most certainly helpful, but it doesn’t mean we don’t    .. more …

Located in the province of Salta, in the center of the Calchaquies Valley, the little and charming town of Cayafate is a great wine tasting destination in Argentina, for travelers who enjoy exploring nature, discovering new cultures, and extend their culinary horizons. This region is especially known for the quality and originality of the wines produced there. A must do on your Argentina holidays,    .. more …

If it gets a little too cold outside over the winter period, how about making up a traditional winter warmer. Mulled wine is often a traditional Christmas offering, but that doesn’t mean to say that it can’t be made at any time; especially if you’ve been outside having a little snow fun.Making mulled wine is easy, and many countries have their own version of mulled wine, so after trying a simple    .. more …