The month of June gives us much to celebrate and a perfect time to focus on the milestones of the gentlemen in our lives. It has often been a rite of passage for a young man making his way into adulthood to share some sort of stiff drink with their old man. Whether it is to celebrate the achievement of completing their educational degree, marrying the love of their life or becoming a dad himself, this informal initiation into the next chapter of the young man’s life is one that won’t soon be forgotten. It begins when you hear the cracking of an ice cube tray, the soft pop of the cork when your father opens a bottle of his finest and then you hear the slight guzzle while a dram is poured into a fine crystal glass. Enter your first taste of Scotch and the memories created around the occasion, along with whatever wise words are shared and the...Read More >
WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DRINKING WITH YOUR TO-GO Productivity. Making the most of your day. The same is true whether putting time in at the dreary office or (even better) on the beautiful sandy beaches of Nantucket. While you may have your list of ACKtivities to accomplish while on here on island, you also want to make sure you get the most out of your planned relaxation time as well. The sun is brightly shining, not a whisper of a cloud in the sky and the last thing you want to do is concern yourself with taking precious time out of your day to fight the traffic and crowds at the market, much less prepare or cook food, when you could be at the beach. Fortunately, Nantucket has an abundance of fabulous eateries that offer you tasty options without actually having to dine at a restaurant. And what better way to enjoy this take-out food than with the perfect wine...Read More >
You love finding the time to curl up on your beach blanket under your wide brimmed sun hat and reading a good book purchased from your local bookstore. Later in the week, you will enjoy the social aspects of your book club gathering that may discuss your latest read under the sun, but more importantly revolves around the wines you choose to toast and share with each other during such a jolly occasion. Taking it to the next level to create a perfect trifecta would be including another decadence that almost every person (but not absolutely everyone) has a fondness for – chocolate. On tasting wine & chocolate together: There are a handful of key points to make the most of your chocolate and wine experience. First and foremost, keep an open mind about what it is you are sampling when it comes to the chocolate or the wine. Think about the structure of the chocolate, which includes the texture,...Read More >
While you can make this tasty beverage really anytime of the year, it is often thought of as an amazing summer treat. Chilled red wine, stocked with a ton of fresh fruit, perhaps with a little effervescence, and you, my friend, are ready for the next fiesta. Here are a few tried and true Sangria recipes for you to try. Not sure which one will become your favorite, go-to new family recipe? As my friend Jeff likes to say, the best way to find out is ‘Mix, Pour, Sample – Repeat!‘ Please note that I took the liberty to name the recipes myself that were provided to me in order to differentiate them. Sangria South Florida Style – from Christine Najac, South Florida Gourmet 3 C dry red wine (such as Steelhead Pinot Noir)1.5 C Christian Brothers Brandy 1/4 C Bols Triple Sec 1 orange (sliced) 1 pint raspberries 1 pint strawberries handful each of green and red grapes 1...Read More >
