April 2010

Affordable Bordeaux from the Outstanding 2009 Vintage

Apr 07, 2010

After three consecutive years of chilly summers and white-knuckle harvests, the weather cooperated in 2009 and delivered Bordeaux its best vintage...

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Glazes for Ham, Rubs for Lamb Impart Flavors for Spring

Apr 07, 2010

Just as Peeps and chocolate bunnies are de rigueur in Easter baskets, so is a leg o' lamb or a half ham the quintessential centerpiece for a spring...

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Nutrition News: Cutting Food Expenses

Apr 07, 2010

In this economy, finances are a stressor, and the food budget is one place you may be able to cut expenses. But what is the wisest way to accomplish...

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Celebrate Summer With Music on the French Riviera

Apr 07, 2010

ANTIBES JUAN-LES-PINS, France — "With our being back in a nice villa on my beloved Riviera (between Cannes and Nice), I'm happier than I've been for...

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Smart Spending: 5 Tips for Saving on Summer Travel

Apr 08, 2010

NEW YORK (AP) -- Many travel companies are dropping the promotions they launched during the recession to dredge up sales. So the cost of summer...

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This Canadian Lodge Puts You in the Center of Beauty

Apr 13, 2010

To say that my wife and I happened upon the Cathedral Mountain Lodge in the Canadian Rockies is a bit inaccurate. You have to know about it to find...

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Burgers Help Upscale Joints Cut the Mustard

Apr 13, 2010

The iconic staple of the American diet, the unassuming burger, is enjoying a rebirth that has celebrity chefs, savvy entrepreneurs and well-known...

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Walnuts, Broccoli and Pomegranates Cut Risk of Prostate Cancer

Apr 19, 2010

Prostate cancer represents one of the most significant health threats to American men. According to the American Cancer Society, one in six men in...

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Savoring Wine Through Social Mediums

Apr 29, 2010

I am @wineguru. That's on Twitter. Over at Facebook, I appear as myself. And in this medium, of course, I am the "Wine Talk" columnist. The face of...

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Fashion: In Black and White

Apr 29, 2010

So you've bought the turquoise tunic, you've wrapped yourself up in a hot pink scarf, but day after day, you still find yourself reaching for those...

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Music to the Ear - From Classical to Rock in France

Apr 29, 2010

With much fanfare, music is played in astonishingly beautiful public and private venues all over France. Free organ and voice recitals are held in...

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Little Italy Farmers Market a Foodie Dream

Apr 29, 2010

When it rained six Saturdays out of eight in San Diego this winter, Catt White wasn't fazed. She could still be found at dawn, dodging between...

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