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Going Green with Wine in a Box

Friday, September 5th, 2008 Amy

Just when you thought screw caps and synthetic corks were the latest trends in the wine world, Italy's Agriculture Ministry announced this month that select Italian wines may now be ... Read more..

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I Have a 25 lb Box of Pistachios under My Desk

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 Amy

Yes, it's true. I have an embarrassingly large box of chili lime pistachios under my desk. We will be using the pistachios in one of our upcoming holiday gift towers, ... Read more..

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Wine Glasses: A Great Gift for Wine Lovers

Monday, August 18th, 2008 Amy

Any true wine enthusiast can attest to the importance of the correct glassware for tasting wine, and even those who do not consider themselves to be experts on the matter ... Read more..

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How to Smoke Salmon

Monday, August 11th, 2008 Amy

You may have noticed that many of our gourmet gift baskets contain Saraivanov Smoked Salmon. If you are like most of our customers, one bite of this fine gourmet delicacy ... Read more..

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Simplifying Wine Storage

Monday, August 4th, 2008 Amy

When you think of properly storing wine, do you envision dark, dank cellar halls in the basement of a French chateau? Maybe you see a custom-built, humidity-controlled wood and glass ... Read more..

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Chocolate Beer?

Friday, August 1st, 2008 Amy

Scientists have recently discovered that chocolate was invented nearly 3,100 years ago in Central America - and not as the sweet treat that it is today. Instead, archeological evidence shows ... Read more..

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Sabrage: The Ultimate Party Trick

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 Amy

The next time you have a cocktail party, why not consider impressing your guests – or perhaps scaring the daylights out of them – by opening a bottle of champagne ... Read more..

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Synthetic Wine Corks Are Here to Stay

Friday, July 18th, 2008 Amy

Synthetics are a small but growing part of the wine industry. They are made from plastic compounds designed to look and “pop” like natural cork, and offer a complete freedom ... Read more..

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History of the Toothpick

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 Amy

Picking at the teeth is one of the oldest pursuits of man (and monkey). Historical evidence suggests that Neanderthals were using twigs or sharpened sticks as toothpicks and even a ... Read more..

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Birthday Fun

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 Amy

I recently celebrated a birthday and I was lucky enough to be in the company of my brother and his lovely girlfriend. As one of my birthday gifts, they made ... Read more..

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