Really! Sam Adams Utopias beer must be to beer drinkers what Bordeaux is to wine lovers. It’s said to be the strongest beer ever brewed with an alcohol content of about 25% by volume, and it comes with a hefty price tag. The coveted beer is apparently a bit difficult to find (that ole supply […]
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Celebrate Life with Good Wine & Good Friends
I love this time of year. There’s nothing like the holidays to put you in a festive mood. And, no better way to celebrate than with good friends and good wine. I’ve got some great wine suggestions for all kinds of holiday dishes, plus some ‘bubblies’ that are just plain fun! Traditionally, we’ve always been […]
Let's Eat Cake
When the request came in this week to judge a cake baking contest I immediately said yes. Afterall, it’s cake…it’s bound to be good. Turns out this contest wasn’t about the ‘taste’ of the cake but more the ‘technique’ of decorating the cake. Four of the six custom cake decorators at the HEB Plus at […]
Wine Discounts Right Now!
While we all would prefer a better economy, there’s always a silver lining to every cloud. Word is wine discounts will be BIG this holiday season. Producers and distributors have a lot of wine to sell. New vintages are being released, and inventories need to be moved. I was at the new HEB Plus on […]