Negroni Week – one of my favorite weeks of the year. Not only do I get to partake in the forever-classic negroni, but to participate in supporting charity. However, this year is a bit different from prior years. Participating venues select a charity from the…

As we age, our palates change, and whether that’s due to physiology or simply preference is akin to the nature versus nurture debate. Reality is likely a combination. Sometimes we call certain tastes “acquired” and research suggests that there is a baseline amount of exposure…

Attention to detail and appreciation of the process is what I enjoy, and brewing tea is a great way to put it into practice. I’ve been on a tea kick for awhile, specifically Earl Grey. Just as with coffee, the amount of product, water temperature,…