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Wonderful, Marvelous, Magical Christmas!
Hands down, Christmas has always been my favorite holiday! There’s absolutely nothing like the anticipation, joy, sights, and sounds of...
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Nov 85 min read
Reviewing the Newest Restaurants in the Sarasota Area - Part 1
As enthusiastic foodies, Laurie and I are extremely lucky to live in, or near three great locations with fantastic restaurants – the...
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Nov 15 min read
Perfect Wines for the Fall
Fall is here, with the holidays not so far away now! Which means it’s time for me to share some of my favorite wines for the season. For...
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Oct 256 min read
Can We PLEASE be Done with Hurricane Season 2024 Already?
Hurricane Debby on August 5th. Hurricane Helene on September 26th. Hurricane Milton on October 9th. Enough already! This hurricane season...
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Oct 115 min read
The Perfect Three-Day Weekend in Napa Valley
Last year I began a blog series based on United Airlines’ in-flight magazine that included a monthly feature that I loved called “Three...
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Sep 206 min read
My Desert Island Wines - Part 2
Last week I shared my desert island wines – the eight wines I would want to have with me to enjoy if I found myself a castaway on a...
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Sep 134 min read
My Desert Island Wines
Ever hear of desert island discs? It’s a weekly radio program broadcast on BBC radio since 1942 (yes, you read that right – 1942!!) that...
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Aug 94 min read
A Tribute to My Sister and a Life Well-Lived
My beautiful sister, who was only 63 years old, passed away two weeks ago today. I’m taking a break from blogging about food, wine, and...
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Aug 25 min read
An Anti-All-Inclusive Resort Snob Repents!
I would never, ever, ever go to an all-inclusive resort for a vacation – or so I thought. Until my wife Laurie found one in the mountains...
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Jul 264 min read
A 48-Hour "Foodie Crawl" Through Boston
Last week Laurie and I took our annual escape from the Florida summer to New England to relax and enjoy some cooler, less humid weather....
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Jul 125 min read
What Do Retired People Do All Day?
Last week I provided my advice for what to do before you make the decision to retire early. I realize that post might have read more like...
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May 314 min read
The Wines I'm Drinking Now
The unofficial start of summer has come and gone, which means it’s time to enjoy some warmer weather wines al fresco! I’ve been doing the...
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Apr 265 min read
Growing Up Geis - A Very Short Memoir (Part 2)
Last week I regaled you all with anecdotes about my childhood and what it was like to grow up in the Geis household. This week, I’ll...
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Apr 195 min read
Growing Up Geis - A Very Short Memoir in Two Parts
How many of you out there are baby boomers who grew up in the 60’s and 70’s? I remember my childhood fondly – I experienced an idyllic,...
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Apr 54 min read
The Best Cooking Magazines
There are a ton of cooking magazines out there, but only a few that are worth your time and attention. I’ve spent years reading through...
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Mar 225 min read
Movies That Make Me Cry - And the Wines to Pair with Them
I can be a bit stoic at times and I rarely cry. But sit me down in front of a TV to watch the movies Apollo 13, Miracle, or Bohemian...
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Feb 166 min read
Who Says Older Isn't Better? Let's Taste Some Library Wines!
Last week I covered the basics of aging wine and how wine changes as it ages. In this week’s blog, we’ll finally answer the question, “Is...
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Feb 96 min read
Who Says Older isn't Better?
What’s the longest you have waited to uncork and drink a wine that you bought or received as a gift? One day? One week? One year? Five...
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Jan 56 min read
Learning to Love Wine
Like most people, I had to learn to love wine – it didn’t come naturally, and I really didn’t like it at first. So why take the time...
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Nov 17, 20234 min read
The Wines I'm Drinking Now - Fall 2023 Edition
I’m constantly looking for new and different wines to sample and enjoy. The change in seasons provides a perfect excuse to seek out...
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