By Lorin Gaudin

August heralds the final phase of summer (hopefully) and muscadine season. “Ahh, muscadines,” muses most Southerners. Evoking childhood memories, my father-in-law (Big Pete) remembers muscadines well and speaks of them often.
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By William S. “Sandy” Kaplan

As guests of the Austrian Wine Marketing Board, Sommelier Matt Lirette of NOLA Restaurant and Sommelier Chris Robles of Emeril’s Delmonico Restaurant and Bar (both in New Orleans) recently had an opportunity to tour vineyards and taste the wines of Austria.
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By Lorin Gaudin

It all started when a four-year-old preschool class sat down for lunch. As everyone opened lunch boxes and began the food comparison ritual, one little girl wailed, “Ewwwwwwwww!!”
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By William S. “Sandy” Kaplan

Many people claim that Pinot Noir is the world’s greatest red wine grape, referring to the incredible wines that come from the Burgundy region of France. That having been said, I think Pinot Noir is the world’s greatest “bridge wine”.
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By Patrick Mould

Lovers of the nectar of the gods and gourmands unite! The City-That-Care-Forgot will once again plays host to the New Orleans Food & Wine Experience.
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By Marcelle Bienvenu

My Baby Brother Bruce who loves nothing better than cruising the waters in his power boat. I will not, I repeat will not, leave the dock without a stash of several tins of sardines and smoked oysters, a box of Saltine crackers, and a half dozen hard-boiled eggs.
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By Charlotte Armstrong

As we sail into the month of July, we find ourselves warmed by the sun and, if we’re lucky, basking in its’ glorious rays while lying idly on a stretch of sand cooled by clear waters.
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By Pableaux Johnson

“A big thick char-grilled T-bone, a pile of hot mashed potatoes, and an ice cold Lone Star Beer—that’s my idea of West Texas cowboy cuisine.”
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By Lorin Gaudin

There is nothing quite like a refreshing cocktail on a sultry summer evening. In truth, there is seldom a time when a good cocktail doesn’t hit the spot.
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By Lorin Gaudin

What gives the blues and makes you “happy happy” at the same time? Blueberries of course! June traditionally signals the onset of blueberry season. All over North America, Canada to Florida and many points in-between, pick-your-own blueberry farms flourish.
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