Spring brings a feeling of reawakening with the desire to lighten things up. We tidy up our homes and organize our routines, and we plant seeds to watch them grow. In this season of new possibilities, let’s be intentional when it comes to mon…
Regular readers may recall that I ended the January article with the assertion that “few experiences can match the finesse of discovering and sharing an excellent wine.” What followed was a promise to do what this column has attempted to do f…
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…
In March, National Nutrition Month is a reminder that food is much more important than something that satisfies hunger. It is a powerful tool that shapes our health, energy and quality of life. The 2026 theme, “The Power of Nutrition,” highli…
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 is that pasta is a highly versatile food – very af…
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 began his career as chef de cuisine at Willow Point Go…
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 …
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,…
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…
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…
