French Pool Toy Rose
Things are looking good for a summery weekend. Nothing beats a rose this time of year – it’s a glass of cold, pretty deliciousness. One that has caught my eye and palate lately is French Pool Toy. It’s a classic rose from the south of France made with Cinsault, Grenache, and Syrah, so it’s […]
Bleu, blanc, et rouge for Bastille Day
There’s another red, white, and blue celebration coming up, except it’s bleu, blanc, et rouge. Bastille Day! As with the revolution on our shores, it’s a celebration of the French saying “enough” to royalty. It’s on July 14. There are Bastille Day celebrations all over, including French Restaurant Week in NYC through July 20 […]
Millbrook Gruner Veltliner
Where goodness is in more than just the food: Taste Budd’s Café
Above: Every flavor of fudge is more delicious than the next at Taste Budd’s.
Taste Budd’s Café in Red Hook, NY, is celebrating a significant anniversary this year – 20 years since the café was purchased by Daniel and Julie Budd. For an eating establishment to survive more than ten years is an accomplishment, so this […]
Bodegas Borsao Garnacha
Whitecliff Gamay Noir
It’s strawberry season… I’ll drink to that!
When I think of June, I think of strawberries. They are at their absolute sweetest this month, and I just can’t get enough of them. We are so lucky to have an abundance of u-pick places in the Hudson Valley and Capital Region (see a listing at the end of the article). Picking your […]