On chilly days, nothing warms you quite like a bowl of piping-hot soup. The standard varieties such as potato, tomato and chicken noodle are m…
Even growing up as a child, Thanksgiving leftovers were almost more exciting to me than the actual Thanksgiving meal itself. All the versatili…
The lure of California wines is a relatively recent phenomenon. Less than 100 years ago the wineries of California’s coastline primarily consi…
As Halloween approaches, cauldrons will be ablaze on stove tops as the temperatures descend and the need to create cozy soups arises. Preparin…
As a wine enthusiast, I’m always surprised how in such time-tested, tradition-based wine industry there’s much that sways with public preferen…
Fall is definitely here, the crisp chill each morning as I drive to work, the smell of bonfires and roasted marshmallows toast the start of th…
While many are familiar with the bold esteem that accompany many red Bordeaux wines it would be doing the region a disservice to not discuss t…
You don’t need a calendar reminder to announce the welcoming of autumn. Any visit to a local coffee shop or grocery store will tell you that f…
When newcomers to the world of wine begin tasting California wines, it’s always exciting to watch their sense of wonder as they realize just h…
One of the things that consistently astounds me when it comes to the world of wine is how many vines have been cultivated to grow in areas tha…
Summer may be winding down but the season is just starting to heat up for wine enthusiasts in the Quad-Cities area. For those of you who didn’…
One of my favorite things to eat in the summer is anything fire-grilled. The smoky flavors impart such a wonderful characteristic and the char…
As a wine enthusiast, one of my many joys is charting the uncharted and discovering unique and yet-untasted wines. As summer vacations progres…
One of the many duties of a sommelier is to know and understand all of the beverages in a service and hospitality setting, not just the finest…
Tired of the same burgers and hotdogs at your backyard celebration? Try these recipes to take your Fourth of July barbecue to the next level.
The creators of Barrel House hope to bring something new to the Quad-Cities with a restaurant focused on family.
George Bernard Shaw called whiskey "liquid sunshine."
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There have been many great partners-in-crime (or crime-stopping) over the years — think Batman and Robin, or Bonnie and Clyde. When it comes t…
MAQUOKETA — Stepping down into Mac's Wine Cellar is walking into a snapshot of the community's early history.
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Have you ever been in a restaurant and ordered the seemingly perfect dessert only to have your heart broken by the anguish of disappointment? …
I find it unfortunate that we reserve champagne or sparkling wines only for “special occasions.” The magically effervescent drink that we've c…
Whenever I think about some of my favorite foodie experiences, many “hole-in-the-wall” establishments come to mind — ones that can only be des…
May is one of those months that best represents the duality of closing one chapter and welcoming the summer season ahead. With events like the…
When it comes to Morel mushrooms, Iowans have it down. From closely guarded hunting areas more locked up than family secrets to wives’ tales s…
Everywhere you look, we are constantly being reminded that spring is here. The grass has greened, plants and buds are beginning to emerge and …
In preparation for Easter Sunday, families are stocking up on egg essentials for the elusive hunt, arranging brunches for after church, and sp…
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