Author: k engels

Karie Engels is the founder of Basil & Salt, where she develops editorial and television content centered on food, place, and culture. She also holds an executive creative leadership role with G1NBC Food Network.

Why Empathy is a Back-to-the-Office Cure

Maryland Smith Expert Gives 5 Tips for How Leaders Can Handle the Transition While there is no single playbook for successfully bringing employees back to the office after pandemic restrictions have waned,  Gerald Suarez at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business says there's a crucial element that leaders can use to ease the transition: empathy. … Continue reading Why Empathy is a Back-to-the-Office Cure

Maker’s Mark® Bourbons Earn Top Honors at Spirits Industry’s Most Prestigious Tasting Competitions

Iconic Kentucky Producer's Classic Maker's Mark Expressions as well as Wood-Finished and Custom Offerings Named Among Best Bourbons of 2021 Maker's Mark®, the iconic, red wax-dipped Kentucky Bourbon, created in Loretto, Kentucky in 1953, is proving that that its time-tested whisky still has what it takes to please the most discerning of palates, with top marks across … Continue reading Maker’s Mark® Bourbons Earn Top Honors at Spirits Industry’s Most Prestigious Tasting Competitions

THE DAILY “DID YOU KNOW?” – A BASIL & SALT QUICK BITE

Chef Gordon Ramsay Set To Debut Largest HELL'S KITCHEN Concept To Date At Harrah's Resort Southern California The Third Gordon Ramsay HELL'S KITCHEN Location in the Country (and First in Southern California) Is Anticipated to Open in Spring 2022 Today, Harrah's Resort Southern California announced their partnership with celebrated multi-Michelin-starred chef and television personality Gordon Ramsay to launch a … Continue reading THE DAILY “DID YOU KNOW?” – A BASIL & SALT QUICK BITE

Quick Bites: 10 Bath Spaces That Will Inspire You to Create Your Own At-Home Sanctuary

While treating yourself to the spa or a nice massage is a happy occasion, having a dedicated room inside the home to disconnect and rejuvenate is essential. Many could agree there’s nothing more satisfying than unwinding in a hot bath after a long, hectic day, and a well-designed bathroom with a statement bathtub can be … Continue reading Quick Bites: 10 Bath Spaces That Will Inspire You to Create Your Own At-Home Sanctuary

ABBEY ROAD FARM LAUNCHES ELEVATED 6-COURSE LUNCH TASTING MENU

Chef Will Preisch presents “Verdant: An intimate tasting experience,” featuring fresh produce from the garden, inspired seasonal dishes and wine pairings from the Abbey Road Farm Collective Abbey Road Farm, the 82-acre farm in the heart of the Willamette Valley, is excited to welcome guests to experience Verdant, an elevated tasting and culinary experience presented … Continue reading ABBEY ROAD FARM LAUNCHES ELEVATED 6-COURSE LUNCH TASTING MENU

LOUIS XIII Introduces the Ultra-Rare Red Decanter N°XIII to the World’s Most Exclusive Nightclubs

With only 200 N°XIII red decanters available worldwide, the rare N°XIII experience is limited to one decanter per club per night: only 0.0000038361% of people worldwide will have the chance to experience N°XIII LOUIS XIII cognac is the result of the life achievement of generations of Cellar Masters, blending the finest eaux-de-vie using grapes grown exclusively in Grande Champagne. … Continue reading LOUIS XIII Introduces the Ultra-Rare Red Decanter N°XIII to the World’s Most Exclusive Nightclubs

Endurance Athlete Brendan Walsh Climbs and Cycles the Six Tallest Mountains in New England in Under Five Days

Endurance Athlete Brendan Walsh Climbs and Cycles the Six Tallest Mountains in New England in Under Five Days Beginning in Katahdin, Maine, Guinness World Record holder and endurance athlete, Brendan Walsh embarked on a challenge that involved climbing and cycling over 700 miles between the six tallest summits New England had to offer. This was the NE6.  To … Continue reading Endurance Athlete Brendan Walsh Climbs and Cycles the Six Tallest Mountains in New England in Under Five Days

House Of Rohl Unveils Key Interior Design Trends For 2021 And Beyond

New data from the brand reveals 73% of respondents with a combined household income of $150K or more want to remodel their homes for guests as the country returns to normalcy  The House of Rohl®, a portfolio of luxury plumbing brands, today announced new insights highlighting the 2021 trends that are here to stay and what's … Continue reading House Of Rohl Unveils Key Interior Design Trends For 2021 And Beyond