by Rick Griffin |
Choosing, gifting, and drinking wines for the holidays? Of course, you are! Here is your “wino’s” guide for picking the perfect wine for all of the festivities. Holiday Office Party You don’t have to skimp on quality when buying in quantity for the office party.... 
by Rick Griffin |
The Naked Grape pinot grigio has slight flavors of citrus, pear and honey. At only $9 a bottle, it’s a great time to get naked! 🙂 Pinot grigio is a great every day wine. One of the things I love about pinot grigio wines is that they tend to be light, and crisp... 
by Rick Griffin |
Holiday meals at my house are kind of like a pot-luck dinner at a Sunday school picnic. Everybody prepares their favorite dish and brings enough for the whole gang share. Planning a wine for a variety of festive flavors can present a challenge, but a simple... 
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We’re celebrating National Hot Dog Day reminiscing our visit to Pink’s Hot Dogs! It’s definitely worthy of your culinary Bucket List. Hollywood has a ‘must-see’ list too large to cover in a few days, but no visit would be complete without a stop at... 
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I’ve been having a love affair with Indian food for years. When I received Martina McBride’s Martina’s Kitchen Mix cookbook I had to try her Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala recipe. I’ve never been to India but it’s high on my list to visit.... 
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This Shrimp Fra Diavolo #Recipe is just what you need to spice up your menu! I had the pleasure to dine at Timpanos Italian Chophouse in Tampa the other night. It was a great meal and I tasted just about everything on the menu from meatballs to mussels. One of my... 
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Tailgating season is in full swing and Beer Brats with Kickoff Kraut are a great way to pimp your party! Ingredients: beer brats sauerkraut red pepper relish (hot or sweet depending on your liking) caraway seeds rye buns Another beer to drink while prepping Kickoff... 
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If you’re driving down I-75 in Birch Run, Michigan, you’re not likely to notice anything special about Tony’s. Nestled quietly next to a gas station, it sits, unassuming and unremarkable. At first glance, you might even think it’s a truck stop. But pull in the massive... 
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I’ve never really been a fan of port wine, or for any sweet wines for that matter. But after touring Portugal’s Douro Valley with Viking Cruises, and sampling quite a variety of port wines, I must admit that I have become fond of certain ports –... 
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If you’re looking for Ceviche done right, look no further than Orange County where Anaheim’s The Catch has some of the best. Some of our favorite finds are unique foodie experiences. We found what turned out to be one of the biggest surprises at The... 
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You probably won’t find it in any of the tourists brochures but the Tampa Taco Bus in Tampa, Florida is an absolute MUST!! The Taco Bus is an old school bus converted into a kitchen that prepares incredible, fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine. As a foursquare Mayor of a... 
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We received several emails telling us that we HAD to eat at the Berry Fresh Cafe in Port St. Lucie , Florida. So when we were in the area filming at the PGA Village, we stopped by and were treated to some great food and great fun. Watch and see how the best... 