After the last several flights and the last-minute cancellations, flight changes and longer-than-anticipated stays in airport lounges, I have decided that I can no longer leave anything to chance. I left New York last weekend anticipating that my flight plan that I booked - with one 3-hour stopover in Toronto en route - would have…
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A Lesson In Grapes
I spent some time on Canada's East Coast - diligently working on one of my first podcasts for the fall. I really want to capture all of my thoughts after my recent trip through wine country in Nova Scotia and all I keep finding myself doing is Googling grape varietals. The winemakers in Nova Scotia…
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No REAL Limits
Some people bring home classic souvenirs from their vacations... hats t-shirts postcards magnets My souvenir choices tend to come in bottles...and they are usually 750ml, to be exact. Every time that I come home from a vacation and share with friends and family about how much wine I brought home, I usually get the blank…
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Cast Iron Steak
It doesn't matter what season it is or what I am planning to serve with my steak... Once I started using a cast iron pan (even on my barbecue), I have always been able to get the same delicious results. Here is the step-by-step for those who want to take their steaks to a restaurant-quality level...…
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