First Vine Website
First Vine Wine Producers
- Azienda Agricola San Benedetto
- Bodega Hiriart
- Bodega Traslagares
- Cave la Romaine, Vaison la Romaine
- Cave la Vinsobraise, Vinsobres
- Champagne Bernard Mante
- Château de Clapier, Mirabeau
- Château de Roquebrune
- Château les Donats
- Domaine de Mairan
- Domaine de Montvac, Vacqueyras
- Domaine des Mathurins, Cazedarnes, France
- Domaine Fond Croze, St. Roman de Malegarde
- Domaine la Croix des Marchands
- Domaine Marion Pla
- Domaine Sainte Cécile du Parc, Pézenas, France
- Meridiana Wine Estate
- Società Agricola Bulichella
Food Writing and Food Sites
Other Stuff We Like
- Alliance Française
- Cap de Castel
- DCanter
- Each Peach
- Federal City Caterers
- Garrett Peck
- Georgetown Spice and Tea Exchange
- Goodwood
- Hillwood Museum
- iGourmet
- J Chocolatier
- Le Clos Saint Michel
- Le Salon de Sophie
- Lincoln Park Studio
- Nana
- National Parks Conservation Association
- Opera Now Podcast
- Parterre Box
- Pera Batlla Restaurant
- Peter Jon Shemonsky Fine Jewelry
- Pew Environment Group
- Replacements
- Society of the Cincinnati
- The Brookings Institution
- The Inn at Little Washington
- Towleroad
Wine Blogs and Sites
Wine Blogs in the DC Area
Tag Archives: Vegetarian recipes
A regulatory axe to grind (or throw)
My husband Cy and I never miss the Health Code Violations blurbs in the Washington Post every Thursday. While it seems a bit ghoulish, they shine a light on how local government functions. Admittedly, it’s not nice to read that … Continue reading
A holiday gift — be at peace with drinking wine just because you like it
Since the holidays are nearly here, I expect to see a round of articles discussing how the wine we’ll be drinking this time of year is either (a) the perfect way to get jacked despite the inevitable holiday overeating, or … Continue reading
Posted in Anna Kirkland, Rebecca Kukla, Uncategorized, Wine and health
Tagged Anna Kirkland, Food messaging, Food shaming, health benefits of wine, Jerusalem cookbook, Maremma wine, Rebecca Kukla, Roasted Butternut Squash Salad, Sami Tamimi, Società Agricola Bulichella, Thanksgiving side dishes, Tom Natan, Tuscan wine, Vegan recipes, Vegetarian recipes, wine and health, Wine and self-care, wine delivery washington dc, Yotam Ottolenghi
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What I didn’t realize about the wine writing world
A bit more than a week ago, I went to Brooklyn for the Food Writers’ Workshop. I learned more than a few useful things, but those aren’t what struck me most. At the last wine bloggers’ conference I attended, … Continue reading
Posted in Diversity, Uncategorized
Tagged buy wine online dc, Cauliflower and potato samosas, Chateau d'Assas Blanc, Diversity in food writing, Diversity in wine writing, Food writers, Food Writers Workshop, Food Writing, Languedoc Wines, samosa turnovers, Samosas, Tom Natan, Vegetarian recipes, Wine Bloggers Conference, wine delivery washington dc, Wine writers, wine writing
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It’s enough to give you nightmares
I’ve noticed as I get older that I don’t sleep as well as I used to. So I set aside time to listen to Dr. Matthew Walker’s interview on “Fresh Air.” He’s the director of UC Berkeley’s Center for Human … Continue reading
Summer recipes, part 1
It has definitely been a summer of eating so far. And Cy and I haven’t even left for our week of lobster rolls and twice-a-day cocktails. So many good things to eat this year! I didn’t get a chance to … Continue reading
Making wine Instagram-mable again
Even though I have lots of wine-loving friends, I’ve noticed that more of them post food photos on social media than wine photos. Not that they don’t take wine-related photos, just that there are barely any featuring a particular wine. … Continue reading
Posted in Alton Brown, Gaby Dalkin, Uncategorized, Wine Tasting Room Design
Tagged Alton Brown, Alton Browncast, Bodega Traslagares Verdejo, buy wine online dc, Gaby Dalkin, Giving zucchini more flavor, Instagram and food styling, Instagram and restaurant design, Instagram food photos, Instagram photos, Instagram wine photos, Side dish recipes, Spanish wine, Tom Natan, Vegetarian recipes, What's Gaby Cooking, wine delivery washington dc, Wine Tasting Room Design, Zucchini Couscous
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10th Anniversary Musings, Part 2
I’ve done a lot of wine tastings in 10 years of importing and retailing. From pouring in a shop that sells our wines to guided wine tastings in people’s homes. I’ve served as entertainment for corporate events, bridal showers, and … Continue reading
Occasional Cookbook Reviews – Pinot, Pasta, and Parties by Dee Dee and Paul Sorvino
One of the hooks for selling books by well-known people is that the authors themselves give brand recognition. Especially for celebrity cookbooks. I’m sure the publishers’ fondest hope is that the personality traits that fans think the celebrities have will … Continue reading
Posted in Cookbook Reviews
Tagged Bodega Traslagares, Bodega Traslagares Sauvignon Blanc, buy wine online dc, Celebrity cookbooks, Cookbook reviews, Dee Dee Sorvino, Italian Wine, Leeks in Wine Sauce over Penne, Pasta with Leeks, Paul Sorvino, Pinot Pasta and Parties, Tom Natan, Vegetarian pasta recipes, Vegetarian recipes, wine delivery washington dc
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Out in the wine industry
Wednesday, October 11, was the 28th annual National Coming Out Day. As I was reading NCOD posts on Facebook, it occurred to me that I don’t know very many other LGBT people in the wine business, or who write about … Continue reading
Posted in LGBT people in the wine industry, Uncategorized
Tagged Alvaro Cardenas, Bodega Hiriart, Bodega Hiriart Roble, buy wine online dc, Fall recipes, first vine, Gay or European, LGBT people in wine, National Coming Out Day, Out LGBT wine importers, Stuffed Acorn Squash, Tom Natan, Vegetarian recipes, wine delivery washington dc
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Vine Art ... from the palate of first vine wine online 