Wine and spirit tastings are very popular in our area, not only at the tasting rooms of the many wineries, distilleries, and breweries, but with the m
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For the last 12 years, a “little” event has been held at the end of March in Galena: The Wine Lovers Weekend. In its 13th year, The Wine Lover’s Weeke
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Since February is The American Heart Association’s Heart Health Month, we will share both small and large steps to help your ticker keep on ticking. T
Read MoreNormally this little column addresses fun stuff like parties, alcohol trends, wine, and such. This month, however, I want to draw attention to the eff
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The trend for more plant-based diets has been building for the past decade, and for many reasons. Some advocate a plant-based diet for optimum health,
Read MoreMany are familiar with pomegranates: the odd-shaped red orbs with a flower-looking bloom at one end. You will find them hanging out in the produce dep
Read MorePumpkins are a quintessential part of North American heritage, from jack-o’-lanterns at Halloween or autumn decor to pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving. Outs
Read MoreThe Mocktail Serving mocktails doesn’t exactly cause a human stampede to the bar… and in the past anyone who saddled up to the bar and ordered a Shirl
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Nowadays, making your own wine and beer at home is as easy as ordering a starter kit online. For those interested, plenty of information can be found
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What is food fermentation? Fermentation is a metabolic process in which an organism converts a carbohydrate, such as starch or a sugar, into an alcoho
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