Carolina Cider Company: Halfway Between Charleston and Savannah
Carolina Cider Company is a quirky roadside stand that is halfway between two Southern belles, Charleston and Savannah.
Colomba Easter Bread: A Sweet Indulgence
On Easter Day, you’ll likely find Colomba Easter Bread (Pane di Pasqua) at dinner tables all over Italy, from north to south.
Unique Wine Bottles Make Sparkling Gifts
Unique wine bottles stimulate our senses, capture our imagination, and beckon us to sip what’s inside. With eye-catching designs, colors, and materials, they also make lovely gifts. Unique wine bottles can create an impression long before the recipient pops the cork. Some wine bottles are so elegant (and very cool looking) that they beg to…
Sparkling Rosé Wines: Pink Passion
Sparkling rosé wine was once a fleeting summer infatuation. But for an increasing number of wine lovers, it’s become a lingering four-season passion. Why? The wine is light, fresh, fruity, and eminently drinkable. Beloved for its versatility, it’s a delightful aperitif, perhaps paired with charcuterie or oysters, but it can also be enjoyed throughout a…
What is the Legal Drinking Age in Germany? 2023
If you’re a tourist headed to Germany as an individual or as part of a family group, you may wonder about the legal drinking age in Germany.
Sparkling Wine Miniatures: The Cost of Convenience
A recent article in the industry publication Beverage Daily by Alex Green noted that although they’re not new, wine miniatures are experiencing a heyday. Coincidentally, when we recently visited one of our local wine shops, we noticed for the first time that Mionetto Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut was being sold there in miniature wine bottles….
How To Order Food In Italy: 11 Rules
When it comes to ordering food and dining out at restaurants, every country has its own customs and traditions. We’ve collected some of the “rules” for how to order food in Italy that we’ve learned over the course of many trips to different regions. However, you’ll find that these rules aren’t rigidly enforced. That’s because…
15 Italian Food Rules To Follow To Eat Like A Local
Italian food rules are always a generalization but if you want to eat like a local, here are some of the Italian food rules to follow.:
A Taste of Ligurian Food and Wine
Liguria, Italy, has its own specialty foods and wines that derive from its unique geography, history, culture, and traditions.