Wine and Ski Experts Join RFT as Editors
In an effort to continually improve our offerings to our readers, RFT Editor-in-Chief announced that realfoodtraveler.com has added two new editors: Yvette Cardozo as RFT Ski Editor and Julie Pegg as Wine Editor (Canada). “I’m delighted that Julie and Yvette have agreed to become editors at realfoodtraveler.com.,” says Bobbie. “Both of these veteran travel writers [...]
The Green Heart of Italy: Slow Wine Italy, part 2
RFT Wine Editor Julie Pegg explores Umbria, “ The Green Heart of Italy,” and brings back flavorful wine and food memories.
Umbria: Slow Wine (and Food) at a Fast Pace
Italy’s Orvieto offers travelers terrific local wine and foods all in a beautiful and historic setting.
Winter Drink Pairings for the Holidays
To help with your festive gatherings here are a few good, old-fashioned partnerships (some with a bit of a twist) guaranteed to put the punch into holiday parties.
Enamored of Amarone: Perfect for Cool Weather
Cooler evenings beg for robust wines. RFT’s wine expert Julie Pegg thirsts for Amarone, a rich red from Italy.
Gig: the Perfect Fall Getaway
The charming community of Gig Harbor lays 10 minutes over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, or about an hour from Seattle if you’re scooting down I-5. This picturesque maritime village is ideal for a carefree fall getaway.
Cool Climate Chardonnays Surprise and Delight
You take a sip. This chardonnay is a far cry from the two-by-four oak plank varietal you’ve come to expect. Until tonight, you were an anything but chardonnay (ABC) drinker. Not any longer.
Ah Summer Wine: Give Italian Varietals a Try
When it comes to picnics and patios, Italian white varietals define dining “al fresco”.
Irish Whiskies
Any saint whose feast day encourages sipping Jameson’s (whiskey) and quaffing Guinness (beer) while chowing down on Irish stew and soda bread, is well worth venerating.
Irish Lamb Stew
Many purists consider carrot in Irish stew a “no-good hanger-on.” This goes for adding celery, beef, turnips and barley, too. However I’m rather partial to adding carrots.
Island Wineries of British Columbia
If you’re a wine and food lover and are heading to British Columbia’s beautiful islands, take this book.
Wine 101: From Grape to Glass
Learning about and purchasing wine can be daunting. There’s a jungle of vines and wines out there. The world of wine can be fraught with elitism. Where does one begin?
