Ask the Anytime People by Grant and Cathy Pritchard

Ask the Anytime People! Expert answers to your health and wellness questions By Grant and Cathy Pritchard Question: I know water is great for my health and hydration, but I get really tired of drinking it all the time. Are there any other healthy alternatives that will allow me to hydrate just as well? Answer: Water … Continue reading Ask the Anytime People by Grant and Cathy Pritchard

Sizzling Summer Seafoods

An excellent source of lean protein, food from the sea is a delicious option for eating well. Each spring and summer I yearn for the delicious flavors that only seafood can offer. It's time to heat up the grill and start the seafood sizzling. Summer Paella by Eating Well. Paella, a rice dish that originated … Continue reading Sizzling Summer Seafoods

Happy Hour’s Ripley Cocktail by Shaun the Bartnder

Nothing inspires me more in the summer than beverages and cuisine bursting with fresh ingredients. Fruits and purchased at local a farmers market are perfect flavors for a delightfully cool cocktail. That is what caught my eye on Shaun the Bartenders site this week. Ripley Cocktail 10 – 12 Fresh Red Raspberries Juice of one … Continue reading Happy Hour’s Ripley Cocktail by Shaun the Bartnder

Wine Travels; Sonoma’s Russian River Valley by Jack Chase

I have the opportunity to travel to many different wine regions and one that always seems to stick out for me is the Russian River Valley. If you find yourself anywhere near Santa Rosa to the south or Healdsburg to the north, you have journeyed to a very special place. This AVA is known for producing … Continue reading Wine Travels; Sonoma’s Russian River Valley by Jack Chase

Vine Buzz with Jack Chase; Summer Sipping ~ Choosing the Perfect Chardonnay

Chardonnay has always been a wine that I have enjoyed. It is produced with so much variation and presents itself in many styles. When pairing this varietal with food though, it may present challenges due to these stylistic differences. I would like to look at a few different versions of this varietal and give readers … Continue reading Vine Buzz with Jack Chase; Summer Sipping ~ Choosing the Perfect Chardonnay

Ask the Anytime People; Expert answers to your health and wellness questions

Ask the Anytime People - Expert answers to your health and wellness questions By Grant & Cathy Pritchard Question: I love fast food, but I am trying to lose weight and improve my health. Is it okay to eat fast foods while on a diet program? Answer: Yes, but as always, there are a few important … Continue reading Ask the Anytime People; Expert answers to your health and wellness questions

Delightfully Light and Full of Lemons

When spring arrives, lemons are on my mind. The fresh, citrus flavor is used in cooking, baking, for it's juice, for it's zest and fragrance. This sour fruit is for far more than lemonade. Lemon Cloud Tart with Rhubarb Compote by Bon Appetit. Lemon Curd folded in to whipped Creme Fraiche, is a treat beyond … Continue reading Delightfully Light and Full of Lemons

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Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender; The Cuban Martini

Holiday weekends are a fantastic way to connect with friends and family that we seem to lose touch with during the regular work weeks. While we will be enjoying the company of loved ones, we will not forget what this holiday, Memorial Day is set aside for. The remembrance of the men and women … Continue reading Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender; The Cuban Martini

Searching out White Wines in a Rhone Style Blend

White wines from the Rhone are a great departure from single varietal whites. They can be lively, crisp and fun to pair with a variety of foods. Fortunately for the consumer, this style of wine is produced in different regions of the world, with blends of Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Picpoul. A … Continue reading Searching out White Wines in a Rhone Style Blend