NEWS: Le Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrivé!

Posters given to retailers and restaurants celebrate the arrival of the new Beaujolais vintage. As of today, the global phenomenon that is Beaujolais Nouveau will once again be in full swing. Perhaps the greatest marketing concept in the history of wine, Beaujolais Nouveau is a category promoted to international fanfare by George DuBoeuf, one of…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Sweet Oloroso Sherry

Sherry is a fortified wine from the Jerez region of Spain. It is produced almost exclusively from the Palomino Fino grape. There are two basic types of Sherry: Fino and Oloroso. All other styles—Amontillado, Cream, Manzanilla, Moscatel, Palo Cortado, Pedro Ximenez—are variations of these types. From the Jerez-Xérès-Sherry region of Spain, a sweet Oloroso sherry…
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PRODUCT: Currant C Selling Final Inventory

Last chance to enjoy these wonderful juices! Photo by Hannah Kaminsky | THE NIBBLE. It is with a heavy heart that we join Gregg Quinn, founder and president of Currant C black currant beverages, to inform you that the wonderful line of Currant C has ceased production. We reviewed it last year and adored it.…
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RECIPE: Apricot Pumpkin Bread

For Thanksgiving weekend, how about some apricot pumpkin bread, delicious for breakfast, brunch, snacks and tea sandwiches. This recipe is courtesy of B & R Farms, apricot growers who sell their delicious products at California farmers markets and to wholesalers. For more recipes, visit BRFarms.com. RECIPE: APRICOT PUMPKIN BREAD Ingredients 1 large egg 1 cup…
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