Every February we celebrate National Heart Month, reminding us that we should not wait until later in life to protect our heart. This month brings awareness to educate, encourage and motivate individuals of all ages and communities to reduce …
Pasta is one of those comfort foods that brings so much joy but causes almost as much confusion. It often gets labeled a “guilty pleasure.” Many people shy away from eating pasta because they feel it will derail their health goals. The truth …
Pete McKenny, General Manager and Executive Chef at SpringHouse Restaurant, trained at four-star restaurants and Forbes four-star resorts in Ohio, Washington, Arizona and Vermont before returning to Russell Lands on Lake Martin, where he bega…
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 120 billion pounds of food are wasted in the United States each year. To break these statistics down, it looks like this: 40 percent of the entire food supply in the United States is wasted per year; 325 pounds of waste per person; a…
Mellow yet complex, Penelope Wheated Bourbon delivers a rich, balanced sweetness layered with subtle spice, showcasing depth and warmth that define a well-crafted pour. Its body reveals vanilla, honey, caramel apple and a hint of orange zest, while aromas of oak, sweet corn, apple and pear l…
The day is coming when America sits down as one to share a special meal, reflect on what we are thankful for and appreciate the foods that embellish the traditions of Thanksgiving Day.
One of the more difficult hurdles in discovering and enjoying wine is our preference for sweet versus dry. It is, by far, one of the most asked questions and the characteristic that harbors the most resistance to unfamiliar wines. For many of us, it is either one or the other with no middle …
Autumn is upon us. The days are getting shorter and the feeling of crisp mornings and evenings refreshes us once again. The leaves will start changing color and falling from the trees, and temperatures will remain cool all day long. It is tim…
Hitting their peak at the end of summer, peaches are a delicate fruit with deliciously sweet and juicy flesh, paper-thin skin and a texture ranging from fuzzy to quite smooth. Originally cultivated in China as far back as 1100 B.C., peaches w…
Aged 12 years and finished in two distinct oak casks, Balvenie DoubleWood Single Malt Scotch is a reflection of craftsmanship and balance. Matured first in traditional American oak barrels and then finished in first-fill European oak sherry c…
In my May article, we looked at a variety of leafy greens and the nutrition they provide for a salad base. That’s just the beginning when building a salad. Salads offer a nutritious meal possibility, especially when utilizing summer-fresh fru…
If you enjoy learning about wine as much as drinking it, pour yourself a glass and kick off your shoes. This will be an adventure. We’re going back to Italy with a side trip to France, and who knows where this journey may take us.
If avocados are not a staple in your house, please think twice. Avocados are a tasty, versatile superfood. Although an avocado is not sweet, you may be surprised to hear that it is regarded as a member of the fruit family, more specifically t…
Fifty years ago, on the sun-soaked shores of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a bartender named Angie Conigliaro and pub manager Tom Brokamp were experimenting with a blender and a few bottles of booze while befriending a dog named Bush…
There’s nothing quite like hitting the open water on Lake Martin. A sunny Saturday at Chimney Rock, music drifting over the waves and that classic sunset over the big water – it’s the kind of atmosphere that calls for good company and maybe e…
