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Thursday, January 29, 2026

The Essence of the Olive: Xylella fastidiosa and Olive Quick Decline Syndrome (OQDS)

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Across the Mediterranean, Xylella fastidiosa has become one of the most destructive plant pathogens in modern European agricultural history...
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Exploring the Spice of Whiskey: Virginia Rye Whiskey

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"George Washington’s gristmill and rye‑whiskey operation at Mount Vernon grew from a practical farming enterprise into one of the most ...
Monday, January 19, 2026

Exploring the Spice of Whiskey: Maryland Rye Whiskey

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Maryland rye whiskey carries a softer, sweeter swagger than its Pennsylvania cousin, yet its story is every bit as foundational to America’...
Friday, January 16, 2026

Beer Centric: Belgium Lambic

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Lambic beer occupies a fascinating corner of the brewing world, a place where tradition, geography, and a bit of wild fermentation come tog...
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Exploring the Spice of Whiskey: Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey

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Pennsylvania rye whiskey carries a legacy that’s as bold and distinctive as the spirit itself. Long before bourbon became America’s favorite...
Thursday, January 8, 2026

The Essence of the Olive: Sicily's Val di Mazara DOP

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The protected designation of origin "Val di Mazara" is reserved for extra virgin olive oil that meets specific requirements and co...
Monday, January 5, 2026

Amaro Nonino Quintessentia® Herbal Liqueur

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I've gravitated towards Amaro as I have aged and I wanted to start 2026 with a sip of one of my favorites: the  Amaro Nonino Quintessent...
Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Vin Santo del Chianti with Fattoria Poggio Alloro

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Vin Santo del Chianti is a traditional Italian dessert wine produced in the Chianti region of Tuscany, recognized with a Denominazione di O...
Monday, December 29, 2025

Grape Spotlight: Serbian Tamjanika from Milosavljević Winery

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It was fortuitous that our Christmas Eve dinner at Ambar included a bottle of the  Milosavljevic Winery Tamjanika Vila Vina . Tamjanika i...
Monday, December 22, 2025

Beer Centric: Bock and Doppelbock Beer & the Christmas Season

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🎄  Bock Beer & the Christmas Season: A Brew Steeped in Catholic Tradition  🍺 Rich, malty, and warming, Bock beers have long been tied...
Friday, December 19, 2025

The Essence of the Olive: The World of Olive Trees

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  🌿 When we think of olive oil, we often picture sun-drenched groves, silvery leaves rustling in the wind, and ripe fruit ready for harvest...
Monday, December 15, 2025

Regenerative Farming at Burnt Hill Farm

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We are continuing our focus on regenerative farming, this time through the lens of Drew Baker and Maryland's  Burnt Hill Farm .  You can...
Monday, December 8, 2025

Rum Across the Sunshine State

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A Thanksgiving trip to the Tampa area and the return home allowed me to visit six distilleries which focus on rum and sourcing local molasse...
Thursday, December 4, 2025

A Visit to Sugar Sand Distillery - America's Only Estate-grown Sugar Cane Farm Distillery

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Driving through tall green sugar cane stalks swaying in a gentle breeze, you find a hidden distillery, a one of kind operation.  Sugar Sand ...
Monday, December 1, 2025

Grape Spotlight: Romania DOC Lechinţa, Valea Ascunsă Fetească Neagră

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Courtesy of  Premium Wines of Romania   Lechinţa DOC is a small appellation in Transylvania comprised of several villages located between ...
Monday, November 24, 2025

Grape Spotlight: Maryland Regent from Burnt Hill Farm

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The Regent Diamond is a 140.64-carat (28.128 g) diamond, classified as D color with a slight bluish tinge, cut into a cushion brilliant shap...