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Category: Wine and Cocktails

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5 Hidden Prohibition Speakeasy Bars in Texas

Posted on January 28, 2020

The Speakeasy was born during the tumultuous Twenties at a time when the country was healing from World War I and Americans were discovering a new love for jazz, dance, and cocktails – coincidently, at the same time that the newly ratified 18th Amendment went into effect. The 18th Amendment spawned the National Prohibition Act…

Billings, Montana: 10 places to eat and drink you will love 1 Billings is Montana’s largest city, It is nicknamed the “Magic City”. It is truly a magical place for the outdoor enthusiast. It is also has a magical foodie scene that is sure to appease any discerning taste buds. There are unquestionably many dining establishments to choose from - during my brief stay, I only had time to check out a few. Here are my favorites. 

Billings, Montana: 10 places to eat and drink you will love

Posted on November 7, 2019November 8, 2019

Billings is Montana’s largest city, It is nicknamed the “Magic City”. It is truly a magical place for the outdoor enthusiast. It is also has a magical foodie scene that is sure to appease any discerning taste buds. There are unquestionably many dining establishments to choose from – during my brief stay, I only had…

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Margarita, Margarita: An Ode To The Cocktail With Recipe

Posted on February 22, 2019July 25, 2019

Margarita, Margarita, oh how sweet thy nectar is. No matter if you are pale as the absinthe fairy or bright blue like the ocean waves you seem to be an everpresent

bottles of Volcano Winery Pinot Noir

Volcano Winery: For the Love of Grapes and Guava

Posted on February 12, 2019August 29, 2019

Hawaii – a land steeped in the ancient lore of Pele, a volcano goddess with a passionate and fiery temperament. One legend states that when Pele is angry lava flows from her in great molten streams destroying everything in its path leaving a desolate moonscape waiting to be reborn.

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Big Island Hawaii Itinerary: 4 Unforgettable Activities

Posted on January 30, 2019October 9, 2019

Big Island Hawaii itinerary –  Tucked in a corner of tropical paradise surrounded by hardened black rolling lava fields is Hale Hau’oli’, a towering artistic eco-villa Airbnb with a surreal view of the Kalapana lava flow.  

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Texas Artisan Vodka: Grain to Glass Texas Black Eyed

Posted on December 20, 2018October 21, 2019

Not all vodka distillers are the same or use the same techniques. Black Eyed Vodka is a new ultra-premium, artisan 100% Texas distilled vodka. What makes this vodka unique from others is the ingredients. They are the only known distillery in the world that uses black-eyed peas.

Kiepersol Vineyard: Discover This Gem In East Texas Wine Country 2 Born from the desire to belong to the land and to create a sustainable heritage, Kiepersol Vineyard and Estates in East Texas wine country is much more than just a vineyard - it is a family passion. The sixty-acre estate sits on top of Bullard Salt Dome nestled in the rolling hills of Tyler, Texas just two hours east of Dallas is also home to a distillery, restaurant, and a bed-and-breakfast.

Kiepersol Vineyard: Discover This Gem In East Texas Wine Country

Posted on September 3, 2018October 10, 2019

Born from the desire to belong to the land and to create a sustainable heritage, Kiepersol Vineyard and Estates in East Texas wine country is much more than just a vineyard – it is a family passion. The sixty-acre estate sits on top of Bullard Salt Dome nestled in the rolling hills of Tyler, Texas…

Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, dancers, malecon

Puerto Vallarta: Mixing Art, Ecotourism and Craft Beer

Posted on August 9, 2018October 21, 2019

The concept of ecotourism is one that has been around for decades. It is the concept of building responsible cultural and environmental awareness of an area while respecting and preserving the well-being of the inhabitants, both human and animal. Puerto Vallarta does this through art and eco-tours such as swimming with dolphins in the wild. 

King Cake frozen daiquiri from Alky Therapy in Shreveport Louisiana

Daiquiri – delicious frozen works of art in Shreveport

Posted on July 18, 2018November 28, 2018

  Louisiana, this deep Southern state rich in 18th-Century French architecture is known for its charming gentile hospitality mixed with Cajun and Creole heritage and frozen daiquiri cocktails that are works of art. 

Marker Cellars Wine Pairing and Texas Wine History 3 Alvord, Texas -  Marker Cellars in the Red River Valley hosted their first wine pairing and Texas wine history event.

Marker Cellars Wine Pairing and Texas Wine History

Posted on February 20, 2018August 2, 2018

Sweet nectar from the high plains of Texas Alvord, Texas –  Marker Cellars in the Red River Valley hosted their first wine pairing and Texas wine history event. Texas Wine History I was invited to join a small group of Texas wine lovers to enjoy an evening sampling bold Texas flavor matched with pasta, dried…

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Texoma Wine Trail

Posted on September 27, 2016January 2, 2019

What do you think of when you think of Texas? Most people will think of cowboys, cattle, and tumbleweeds. Yes, those are all found in Texas. Texas is also one of the first wine producing states.

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Pubs of Great Britain

Posted on October 5, 2015January 2, 2019

Ode To The Magical Pub Pubs are transporters into the mysterious past. Each pub has its own distinct feeling, charm  and character that greets its guests. From the ancient carved wooden door that has been

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