Archives for January 2015

CIDER Act: Reintroduced in DC

January 31, 2015 posted by Shona Milne

Rep. Blumenauer and Rep. Collins Reintroduce CIDER Act Congressmen Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) and Chris Collins (NY-27) introduced the bipartisan Cider Industry Deserves Equal Regulation (CIDER) Act. The Act, HR 600, would amend the section of the tax code that deals with wine and related beverages, 26 USC § 5041, to support the growing number of […]

Award Winning: Make A Meal App

January 28, 2015 posted by Shona Milne

Make A Meal App Wins UK and US Design Awards Make A Meal, the meal planning app that helps families to waste less food and save money, is a two time award winner. The app has won recognition on both sides of the pond since its launch. It was named the Best Cooking App in […]

Walla Walla: February is for Foodies

January 23, 2015 posted by Shona Milne

Walla Walla’s annual month long celebration ‘February is for Foodies’ is dedicated to the inner epicurean found in everyone. Complete with special menus, gourmet cooking classes and world-class wine, February is the perfect time to visit beautiful Walla Walla Valley and celebrate the bountiful joys of food. Throughout the month of February, the legendary Marcus […]

Cunard Line: 175 Years of Cruising and Crossings

January 19, 2015 posted by Shona Milne

Congratulations to Cunard on it’s 175th Anniversary. I made two crossings on the original Queen Mary between New York and Southhampton in England. I would love to make a trip on the Queen Mary 2 sometime. Cunard has commenced its 175th anniversary year with a spectacular start, as fireworks and marching bands marked the […]

New Year: Food and Wine Pairing Recipes

January 15, 2015 posted by Shona Milne

So the holidays behind us and you may be a bit tired of turkey, ham, and roast beef and other indulgences you consumed. It’s also the time we start to watch our calories with visions of bathing suits in our heads. Here are a few ideas that are delicious, healthy, and low in calories. Paired […]

Sip: Sip California to Launch in March

January 13, 2015 posted by Shona Milne

First there was Sip Northwest and then Cidercraft and now Sip California will launch in March. Great job Kristin Ackerman. From Sip Publishing, the privately owned-and-operated publisher behind the award-winning regional beverage publication Sip Northwest and the international cider magazine CIDERCRAFT comes Sip California! Focused on the more than 3,600 wineries, hundreds of craft breweries, […]

Aspen: Après Ski Cocktail Classic

January 12, 2015 posted by Shona Milne

Experience the peak of après ski culture with the Après-Ski Cocktail Classic – March 5-8, 2015 FOUR DAY SPIRIT CELEBRATION MOVES TO THE LITTLE NELL AND OTHER ICONIC ASPEN SNOWMASS LOCATIONS The 3rd annual Après Ski Cocktail Classic returns in 2015 with new dates and a new home base. It was announced today the four-day […]

Downton Abbey: Raise Your Glass

January 10, 2015 posted by Shona Milne

Just in time for the premiere of Downton Abbey’s fifth season, Downton Abbey Wines expands its growing portfolio with the Countess of Grantham Collection – a delicious selection of varietal wines crafted with premium fruit from California. The new world bottlings, including a Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, take inspiration from Lady Cora Crawley, the thoroughly modern, […]