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The Sip Heard Round the World: Celebrating 50 Years of the Legendary Judgment of ParisNews

The Sip Heard Round the World: Celebrating 50 Years of the Legendary Judgment of Paris

By TOM MARQUARDT and PATRICK DARR This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris, one of the most consequential blind wine tastings ever held.

May 11, 2026
The Great Send-Off: Why We’re Trading Caskets for Cremation in 2026News

The Great Send-Off: Why We’re Trading Caskets for Cremation in 2026

From saving money to saving the planet, more families are choosing flexible, eco-friendly ways to say final goodbyes.

May 8, 2026
The First Picnic Table Appeared In The Late 1800s.News

The First Picnic Table Appeared In The Late 1800s.

After an ant has visited your picnic, it lays down a scent as it returns to the nest for the other ants to follow!

April 23, 2026
A 1925 Ad For Pineapple Recipes Received Over 60-Thousand Responses – 2500 For Pineapple Upside-Down CakesNews

A 1925 Ad For Pineapple Recipes Received Over 60-Thousand Responses – 2500 For Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes

The first mention in print of Pineapple Upside Down cake was in 1930, and was listed in the 1936 Sears Roebuck catalog.

April 20, 2026
Timeless Elixirs: The Enduring Legacy of Old-Vine ZinfandelNews

Timeless Elixirs: The Enduring Legacy of Old-Vine Zinfandel

By TOM MARQUARDT and PATRICK DARR Wines crafted from old-vine grapes hold a particular fascination for us.

April 20, 2026
Quality Over Quantity: How to Make One Exceptional Bottle Last an Entire WeekNews

Quality Over Quantity: How to Make One Exceptional Bottle Last an Entire Week

By TOM MARQUARDT and PATRICK DARR At a recent wine gathering, we found ourselves politely sipping a wine we really didn’t like, but one that the host had generously offered to us.

April 6, 2026
Vitamin C Is One Of The Most Searched Vitamins Online.News

Vitamin C Is One Of The Most Searched Vitamins Online.

In 1928, Hungarian biochemist Albert Szent-Györgyi isolated a component called ‘hexuronic acid’ from plant juices, it was later called ‘vitamin C.’...

April 4, 2026
Beyond Sancerre: Uncovering the Hidden Gems of the Loire ValleyNews

Beyond Sancerre: Uncovering the Hidden Gems of the Loire Valley

By TOM MARQUARDT and PATRICK DARR Of France’s main grape-growing regions, the Loire Valley is one of the least well-known.

March 9, 2026