© Michael Higgins Now more than ever — as the pandemic continues to keep us close to home, yet COVID19 vaccines give us hope of opening horizons ahead — dreamy destinations dance in our heads. Reading an inspirational travel book these days can lift our spirits, as well as plant idea seeds for future getaway plans.
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Infusing blanco tequila with a hibiscus flower tea bag is the secret to the best hibiscus margarita … [+] and it is easy to make at home. Elizabeth Karmel Recently, I learned how to make a proper Tommy’s Margarita, and a variation on the classic—the Hibiscus Tommy’s. It was the best margarita that I have
JYBE is the first-ever app that allows diners to make food delivery choices based on eco-friendly … [+] packaging use. Courtesy of JYBE Already an alarming problem, the global increase in single-use plastics due to COVID-19 is reaching a critical point. Amid the pandemic, as digital food orders spike, there is growing concern among environmentally
Burger King’s new chicken sandwich will be available later this year. The chain has released some … [+] details including that it will be hand-breaded. Burger King And the list just keeps on growing. Burger King today announced it’s on deck with its contender in the so-called “chicken sandwich wars” that have captivated fast food
Nishal Kumar launched Canada-based supplements company No Days Wasted in 2017. No Days Wasted Vancouver-based No Days Wasted has bold plans for 2021 after the supplements startup has experienced booming demand online since its inception, and successfully landed a deal with the cofounder of Clearbanc, Michele Romanow, on Dragon’s Den last year. Nishal Kumar, a
Retail vacancy rates in the City Of London are the highest in five years. (Photo by Jeff Overs/BBC … [+] News & Current Affairs via Getty Images) BBC News & Current Affairs via Getty Images Vacant retail real estate in the City of London*, one of the world’s great financial centers, is now at the
Allergen-free snacks company Blake’s Seed Based is on track to achieve over $1 million in sales in … [+] 2021. Blake’s Seed Based Blake Sorensen launched his snacks business Blake’s Seed Based due to his severe allergy to tree nuts in 2018, when the global $90 billion free-from food category has already become competitive. In
Hu Chocolate was recently acquired by Oreo cookies maker Mondelēz. Douglas Yu Paleo chocolate maker Hu Master Holdings’ recent acquisition by Mondelēz has been widely perceived as a natural move by a snacking market leader to polish its innovation engine, while maintaining vigilance on emerging consumer trends. The Oreo cookies manufacturer, which previously made a
The big Champagne houses dominate the sales of Champagne all over the world. Their bottles are readily available because they make millions of them. For a small grower, life is different. Quentin Vincey and his partner Marine Zabarino are aiming at making 10 000 bottles. And their champagnes are different as well. When you can’t
Even in our socially distanced reality, you can feel the love with rosés from the old world Connect the dots with old world roses Illustration: LBortolot Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day socially distanced or in your pod, don’t let the day pass without some rose-colored glasses. These bottles will cover you, no matter the company
Stanley Tucci and his wife, Felicity Blunt, in Campania CNN What better host than Stanley Tucci to take viewers on a regional culinary tour of Italy? The avowed food lover is of Italian heritage, on both sides of his family. And what better timing than now? With many restaurants shuttered and others with limited hours
Moonshot crackers and cheese plate. Bry Photography Can you make a packaged food product that’s (genuinely) good for the planet, socially just, and tastes amazing? Julia Collins thinks it’s possible and she wants to prove her theory with Moonshot crackers, the ”world’s first totally climate-friendly food brand,” launched at the end of 2020. The sustainable snack is organic,
Rosé Champagne Photo ©Tom Hyland I’m usually not one to write one of those holiday-themed wine articles. You know the type – best wines to pair with your turkey on Thanksgiving or the top gift wines for Christmas. So why am I writing an article on sparkling rosé for Valentine’s Day? Because I love these
Rose Levy Beranbaum’s Chocolate Spangled Meringue Kisses are easy to make and universally loved by … [+] anyone who likes a hint of dark chocolate and a crispy sweet texture. Elizabeth Karmel February is the month of Valentine’s Day, and with it, all things chocolate. It is also the month after the biggest diet month
These sparkling wines make a flirtatious statement Freshen up for Valentine’s Day! Courtesy of producers With most (if any) flirting taking place on virtual first dates or behind face masks, our first Valentine’s Day in a pandemic calls for finding other ways to get fresh. Here are a few bottles that can help break the
To continue this week’s series on Valentine’s Day, The COVID Edition, we’re continuing the conversation with Regine T. Rousseau, sommelier, author of the poetry collection Searching for Cloves and Lilies: The Wine Edition and CEO of Shall We Wine, an event-planning and wine demonstration company based in Chicago. The Valentine holiday, always a curious one
Port is a classic accompaniment to a cheese board, but consider the versatile Portuguese wines for … [+] other pairings. The Fladgate Partnership Just in time for Valentine’s Day, The Fladgate Partnership has released three exceptional 2018 Vintage Ports to fire up romance at-home: Taylor Fladgate Classic Vintage 2018, Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage 2018 and Croft
The popularity and sales of Champagne and sparkling wines are increasing. getty Be Bubbly is the name of a new Champagne and sparkling wine bar that recently opened in downtown Napa, California. In addition to an intimate lounge, Be Bubbly also houses a bottle shop. Surprisingly, this is the first and only such business dedicated
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An interior of the Northbrook,Illinois outlet of Roti, Bowls, Salads, Pita. Courtesy of Roti, ect. When Justin Seamonds was named CEO of Roti Modern Mediterranean in February 2020, the pandemic wasn’t on anyone’s mind—not just yet anyway. But in the span of about a month, Covid-19 was closing down 30 of its 42 company-owned restaurants (none