Annnnd just like that, it’s a wrap on Feast Portland. Time flies when you’re enjoying beautiful weather, awesome company and excellent cocktails – all to say that this food and beverage haven lived up to the hype. From the eagerly-awaited East-Coast vs. West-Coast to the Night Market and The Big Feast, we enjoyed tasting some […]
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The Good and the Bad
Opening the door to manual coffee can be a tad scary. All the “no, not like that” and the “this is how you do it” you’ll read can be a quick turn-off and leave you running back to the safety of your auto drip. With manual coffee, there is a hard way to get going, […]
Kalita Wave Review (185 and 155)
Like an unstoppable wave, pour over is taking the coffee world by storm. Yet, between the overly difficult and the wannabes, it’s hard to find a manual dripper for the casual coffee connoisseur. Luckily we have the Kalita coffee dripper, a happy marriage between high-quality craft brewing and approachability. Continue on down for a closer […]
Frankfurt 2019 | der brotdoc
„Willkommen in Mainhattan“ – so schrieb eine Facebook-Freundin, als ich am vergangenen Donnerstag ein paar Fotos von der Frankfurter Skyline dort eingestellte. Frankfurt am Main – Weltstadt mit allen positiven und negativen Seiten – ist einmal jährlich Veranstaltungsort einer der größten Buchmessen der Welt. Da die Frankfurter Buchmesse in diesem Jahr sehr passend in die […]
Masters of Wine Visit Monte Bello – RIDGE VINEYARDS
We were honored to host 48 Masters of Wine from all over the world on Sunday, October 21st as part of their extensive California Dreamin’ tour. The visit began with a tour of the historic Monte Bello winery. We then returned to the Torre Barn, the current location of our tasting room, to taste several […]
Winemaker Eric Baugher Talks American Oak, Limestone Soils, Cab Franc & More – RIDGE VINEYARDS
1. What is the barrel protocol/regimen for Monte Bello and Estate Cabernet? Monte Bello and Estate lots start their barrel aging in 100% new oak, 97% of which is american and 3% french. The barrels are steamed and thoroughly rinsed to remove the first oak extract (a strong hickory tea that is removed and kept […]
North American Champion Announced! – Angostura
We’re told all good things must come to an end, though in this case, the end is more like a new beginning (in the form of a trip to Trinidad to compete on a global stage). The North American finals of our 2019 House of ANGOSTURA® Global Cocktail Challenge has officially come to a close, […]
Diabetic Snacking On the Go, Portable Snacks for Busy Diabetics
Diabetic snack on the go is a fact of life for a type 2 diabetic. Working, running errands, taking kids and grandkids to games and school events, even waiting in doctor’s offices, all of this means you’ll probably need to eat away from home. If you did not bring any diabetic snacks along, there’s a […]
Your Semen – A Diet For Better Sperm Taste
Your semen reflects what you eat… All the body’s secretions such as sweat, saliva, urine and your sperm smell and flavor are affected by what you eat. What goes in comes out and is reflected in the flavor and smell. Ever notice how when you eat a curry with lots of garlic onions and spices […]
The Importance Of Healthy Sleep
Healthy sleep is as important as diet, exercise and stress management for health. Many American’s fail to make the effort to get healthy sleep, believing that sleep is expendable. Research is beginning to show us that this is not true. We are losing sleep at our own risk. “There is plenty of compelling evidence supporting […]