“Organic wines are on the rise. This is an $18 billion industry that’s on the rise.” By most accounts, certified organic foods now make up about 5% of supermarket sales, and are an $18 billion industry. But why drink organic …
Localvores | Local Farms Continued
The desire for fresher and safer foods is driving localvores to their local farms. In the US, two acres of farm land is lost to urban sprawl every minute, but with farms able to hold their own this process can …
Rise of the Localvore By Robin Morse
Visiting the farmers market has become a ritual for many in cities across the country. This ritual is about finding local delicious produce, while supporting local farmers in the process. While this hasn’t always been the case, until about five …
LAURELWOOD By Pete Pizzarelli
Portland Brewer is Drinking Up the Accolades Laurelwood Public House & Brewery was started by Mike DeKalb and Cathy Woo-DeKalb in early 2001. Mike had worked in the corporate restaurant world and Cathy’s family owns a restaurant in Eastern Washington. …
Culinary Travel
“Travel the Etruscan Coast wine route to the Maremma Hills wine route; this a Tuscan experience to remember.” Etruscan Coast Wine Route This route arrives to the maritime city of Piombino, going through Cornia Valley, Bolgheri, Castagneto Carducci. …