Crystal Head Vodka has added Onyx, an agave-based vodka into its line-up. Crystal Head Vodka Today’s Virtual Schooling is brought to you by the Letter V, for vodka. No, not really, but it IS National Vodka Day. If you happen to be a teacher instructing virtual school or a parent supervising such educational options, then
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H. Brandon Williams and Kristal Williams. the co-owners of FishScale, are trying to keep their … [+] Washington D.C. seafood eatery alive as role models for the Black community. Valerie Plesch H. Brandon Williams launched FishScale, an innovative seafood restaurant in Washington, D.C. as a black-owned business in 2017. He serves as executive chef, and his
Oceana graphic showing the location of Chinese-flagged fishing vessels with AIS turned on, outside … [+] of the Galapagos EEZ. Oceana In August, the world turned its attention towards the tiny Galápagos archipelago when nearly 300 Chinese-flagged vessels were found fishing near the Ecuadorian EEZ that encompasses the biologically-significant islands, raising concerns about illegal and
Popcorn is Illinois’ official snack food, and Garrett Popcorn has been serving some of the best handcrafted popcorn in the state since 1949. The secret family recipe that’s been handed down over three generations is still made in old-fashioned copper kettles with kernels that are grown just for the company. Garrett’s handcrafts its popcorn in
Tom Gearing, CEO of Cult Wines, noticed 2019 Bordeaux vintages were clocking in at higher than … [+] typical alcohol by volumes. Cult Wines Tom Gearing noticed a curious occurrence as he evaluated wine after wine during virtual tastings this summer: all of the alcohol by volumes were coming in higher than typical. “This was
What is more iconic in Hawaiʻi than shave ice? Waiola Shave Ice. The affordable and accessible treat, that everyone loves, started on O’ahu with practical beginnings. When chef de cuisine of XO Restaurant Harrison Ines was a kid growing up on Oʻahu his mom gave him crushed ice as a treat. Every once in a
BALTIMORE – MAY 15: The Black Eyed Susan cocktail served at the 135th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico … [+] Race Course on May 15, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Getty Images Just about everyone knows the mint julep is what you drink to watch the Kentucky Derby, but on Saturday, the
Kul Mocks co-founder Danielle Goss enjoys one of her beverages Kul Mocks Sober October is underway, and while the idea of abstaining from alcohol for 31 days during the most dramatic and contentious U.S. presidential election of all time isn’t an endeavor I’m prepared to embrace, there are many brave souls who have already begun
Ashanti Middleton, Tyshemia Ladson, and Jasmine Dunn (from left to right) founded Esrever Wine, and … [+] these three school friends are vying for $100,000 in seed money. Esrever Wines A kitchen table discussion spurred three women to found their own wine company, and now, the three of them are vying for the final prize
Ti Martin (left) and Lally Brennan, co-proprietors of Commander’s Palace in New Orleans. Commander’s Palace At the end of 2019, Ti Martin looked at the numbers for Commander’s Palace. It was her first year at the helm of the upscale New Orleans restaurant, after the death of her legendary mother, Ella Brennan, in May 2018.
Viognier is a white wine grape variety. getty “Some may think the only reason to drink a white wine from Texas is because of our hot weather, but that’s not it,” shares Cheramie Law, co-founder of Salt and Pepper Wine. “The diverse Texas terroir supports a dozen white grape varieties, meaning one can go on
Planty’s sweet chilli tempeh stir fry Planty Plant based meats, proteins literally made out of thin air, innovative coffee, a sustainable delivery service… These are just some examples of how we will eat and drink in the future and technology is there to help producers meet new consumers’ needs. As Berlin’s Greentech Festival recently showed,
Small-scale fisheries are a critical component of the social and economic and fabric of coastal communities in the Caribbean and are key to the region’s food security, with annual fish consumption ranging between 10 and 35 kg/capita per year (FAO, 2014). But marine heat waves (MHW) or extended periods of anomalously warm ocean temperatures1 can
A view of the Salinas Valley from Hahn Family Vineyards. Jill Barth Spend any time chatting with a winemaker or grape grower in the Santa Lucia Highlands—situated south of the Monterey Bay on California’s central coast—and the conversation will immediately turn to these three things: the wind, the sun and the people. These aspects combine
In five years, Aaron Morris’ cannabis brand has grown from a bootstrapping startup to dominating the market, thanks to natural fruit gummies and a country hungering to get high. Next up, building the Anheuser-Busch of pot. When Aaron Morris cofounded Wyld in 2015, his cannabis edibles operation wasn’t that different from a family kitchen the
Ashley Trout, Brook & Bull and Vital Winery owner and winemaker, conducts a micro-fermentation to … [+] evaluate smoke damage in Walla Walla from 2020 West Coast wildfires. Ashley Trout Ashley Trout is driving around with a bucket of fermenting wine in her front seat. A winemaker and winery owner in Walla Walla, Washington, Trout—like
Ibraheem Bashir launched his food business, A Dozen Cousins, to meld his joy for food with his passion for health and sustainability. The company makes ready-to-eat beans in pouches that are laced with the flavors of the southern US and Latin America. Bashir comes from a large family, and when his daughter was born, she
Pier in Maremma coast at Sunset on the Mediterranean sea in Marina di Cecina, a short distance from … [+] Bolgheri in Tuscany, Italy getty The idea of having a “second wine” for a producer’s top wine was first made popular by famous châteaux in Bordeaux, France. Those that owned some of the most sought
Volunteers load free groceries into cars for people in need at a community food distribution food … [+] bank in the Crenshaw neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, July 18, 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic. – Food insecurity is a growing issue in the United States as the COVID-19 positive rates spike upward. (Photo by Robyn
Wood ear mushrooms seem to be the culprit behind the latest Salmonella outbreak. (Photo: Getty) getty Friends, Romans, country-people, don’t lend anyone your ears. Your wood ear mushrooms, that is, until you’ve seen Thursday’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announcement. According to the CDC, there is now a Salmonella Stanley outbreak that’s so far resulted