To celebrate the start of the Olympic games in Paris, I think only Champagne will do. Settle in for the Opening Ceremonies with a bottle of The Best (in my opinion): Veuve Clicquot. Perfected centuries ago by la grande dame herself, Madame Clicquot, this iconic bubbly with its signature orange label is as bright and […]
Mid-July and we’re in the dog days of summer. Yikes! Hopefully you can find yourself poolside on these sweltering days, and here’s the perfect poolside refresher: a popsicle spritz! Spritzes are quite popular these days, and it’s no wonder why. They’re basically sparkling wine added to a liquor of your choice, such as Aperol or […]
It was a beautiful day for a scenic drive from Troy to Hyde Park, through Rensselaer and Columbia Counties into Dutchess County. I was traveling with a special friend, sun roof open, soaking up the sunshine and gasping at how green everything was for mid-May. All was right with the world on that sunny […]
The yearning to be as free as a bird and to soar on wings in the sky has been with humankind since the dawn of time. One of the best-known legends about that lure – and the danger inherent in its pursuit – is that of the ancient Greek father and son, Daedalus and Icarus. […]