…I am going to share some wines to look out for while you’re there or can find online or in your local (well-stocked) wine store. These were brought to my attention at the LA Wine Writers food and wine pairing hosted by Morgen McLaughlin executive director of the Santa Barbara Vintners Association. Food pairings were created by the Hotel Angelino’s Chef Laura Scollan…
The New Face of Arizona Wines Available at Lawrence Dunham Vineyards Wine Gallery
…Arizona wines are having their moment … and you can taste some of the best Arizona vineyards have to offer at a boutique wine tasting room in downtown Scottsdale…
Swirl and Sip with Downton Abbey Chardonnay
…Just in time to toast the success of the fifth season of the wildly popular BBC series, Downton Abbey, the ultimate Chardonnay has debuted. It’s part of the Countess of Grantham Collection; a delightful collection of varietal wines made with premium fruit from California, called simply enough…Downtown Abbey Chardonnay ($15)…
A Recipe for Cultivating Good
…When you’re in the Temecula area, be sure to visit E.A.T. Marketplace to see for yourself what the buzz is all about. I personally took time out to attend a seminar the Cultivating Good group put on for a group of food writers. To say we were inspired, engaged and enthusiastic is just the tip of defining our time there. We were treated to food samples (BBQ Ranch Chicken Wrap, Caramel Apple Smoothie, Kale House Rock Salad, Paleo cookie, bacon donuts and Kombucha), smoothies, tea and quality time with the masters behind Cultivating Good…
Success in the Food wine and Travel Writing Business

Travel writer Linda Kissam, President of International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association talks about how to be successful in the world of food, wine and travel writing. See her interview on page 35 in the Feb. issue of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine > http://en.calameo.com/read/00399656647bde984a946?page=35