| Experience Wine Country Website is Geared to Growing Body of Wine ...
The Travel Industry Association's recent report reveals there is a strong and growing body of travelers interested in culinary and wine related travel. The website experience-wine-country.com aims to help these travelers plan their wine tours. (PRWEB) March 2, 2007 -- In a recent report put together by the Travel Industry Association, Gourmet Magazine and the International Culinary Tourism Association, it was found that culinary and wine related tourism is booming.
These mostly younger, educated and financially well off travelers increasingly seek out wine and food festivals when choosing their destination. They want to really experience the local flavors by immersing themselves in unique dining, wine tasting and other activities.
The website www.experience-wine-country.com aims to help these travelers plan their wine country tours.
Eat, Drink and Be Merry
Before I arrived at the 2007 South Beach Wine and Food Festival, I had envisioned drinking wine with celebrities, trying elegant dishes and watching the sun rise on the beach.
My expectations were more than fulfilled when I found myself chatting it up with Al Roker, sipping Dom Perignon and tasting tuna tartar (which I had never tried before) right on balmy South Beach, instead of shivering while eating a hot dog walking down an icy New York City sidewalk.
I was already familiar with South Beach, but this gala, four-day culinary affair -- now in its sixth year -- was Miami like I'd never seen it before. .
Vendors Showcase New Products At 2007 Wine And Food Festival
Miami, FL (AHN) - A list of culinary stars, chefs, wine producers and vendors participated in the 2007 Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival over the weekend. The annual event showcased a selection of local and international foods during its four-day festivities and included vendors from all over the country, including AirForce Nutrisoda and Oronoco Brazilian Rum. On Saturday, the third day of the festival, AHN spoke to Richard Moody, a representative for AirForce Nutrisoda, a nutri-enhanced drink. The "good soda," as it is known, is full of nutrients and herbs and available in seven flavors, explained Moody. It is currently causing a sensation at lavish Hollywood parties, including the Golden Globes, because it promotes health benefits and contains no aspartame.
Tommy Bahama Rum to Debut at South Beach Wine & Food Festival
21/02/07 Tommy Bahama Rum, the new ultra-premium rum from Barbados, will make its much-anticipated debut at The 2007 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, February 22-25. This will be a chance for consumers to be among the first to "taste paradise." This exciting new entry into the rum category comes from Sidney Frank Importing Co., Inc. and Tommy Bahama. Tommy Bahama Rum comes in two delightfully distinct flavors: Tommy Bahama White Sand and Tommy Bahama Golden Sun. Each begins with the best blackstrap molasses and the cleanest, clearest water naturally filtered through coral stone. Tommy Bahama White Sand Rum is aged a minimum of two years in American white oak barrels. A clear, light-bodied rum, White Sand has a smooth entry and clean finish with hints of tangy, tropical fruit.
STAWAR: Life is sweeter than chocolate
For me this last Valentine's Day was a milestone, It was the first that has passed since I was diagnosed with diabetes. Although I'm not a chocoholic, I do have an occasional weakness, for homemade fudge and hot chocolate chip cookies. But like who doesn't? And like most baby boomers I have been totally brainwashed by the Mars company into believing that Snickers must be part of any truly balanced diet. For most of high school, my lunch consisted of a Butterfinger and bottle of root beer. STAWAR: Life is sweeter than chocolate By TERRY STAWAR Local Columnist For me this last Valentine's Day was a milestone, It was the first that has passed since I was diagnosed with diabetes. Although I'm not a chocoholic, I do have an occasional weakness, for homemade fudge and hot chocolate chip cookies.
The Month Ahead
LITTLE RED GOLF BALL. Sponsored by Lower Shore Chapter of the American Red Cross. Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club. 7 to 11 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, a silent auction, Motown music, and golf competitions. Dress is formal-evening golf attire. 410-749-5331 or 443-880-7795. .
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