by Dale Blankenship There are moments in time when great or rare things happen that change the historical narrative going forward. One such moment occurred May 24, 1976, when Ridge Vineyards' 1971 Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon was one of the wines entered in the...
by Dale Blankenship and Cat Sansing How does a new-to-wine consumer find a selection that doesn’t break the budget? There are excellent wine choices if you know where to look. If you put on your Indiana Jones hat, vintage closeouts and discontinued items can be found...
Photograph by Alexander Scheible/Alamy (https://foodism.co.uk/features/long-reads/travel/bangkoks-fiery-food-scene/) Beyond Pad Thai and Stir Fry By Dale Blankenship What is the first condiment used by ancient man to make spoiled and bland offerings taste better? In...
by Dale Blankenship and Cat Sansing How do you select the best wine for your budget? This question drives people to hunt for reviews and scores from experts, download apps for crowdsourced ratings, or seek recommendations from wine professionals. Follow the Golden...
by Cat Sansing and Dale Blankenship As the modern world struggles to regain a footing after the pandemic quake and the variant aftershocks, a self-empowered health movement is rising up and embracing the once-forgotten gifts that nature offers in its pharmacopeia of...
