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How to Make a Wine and Cheese Board When You're on a Budget
My dad Devon Thomas has been seeing Chica Reyass for a few months now but they've yet to have the conversation about labels, even though Chica casually refers to herself as my dad's partner. I've read a lot of books about relationships and psychology during lunch (I hide in the library to avoid being bullied), and the consensus is that now's the time for my dad to bring it up.
By Jarret Thomas8 years ago in Proof
Poetry in a Bottle
In October 2017, the first ever Team to represent Zimbabwe competed in France at the world blind-tasting championships. I found myself intrigued by the stories surrounding the team which consisted of four gentlemen, also known as the “Zim Somms.” A couple of months ago I reached out to one of the Sommelier’s, Joseph Dhafana (aka the Wine Poet) via Instagram. He responded immediately, graciously offering to send me some wine and indulge me in my questions and curiosity.
By Katie Truscott8 years ago in Proof
Must Have Things If You're a Total Beer Nerd
If you're as much of a beer nerd as I am, you'll take any excuse to incorporate beer into all aspects of your life. Whether its something to make it easier to drink good beer, something to eat while I drink good beer, something to hold my beer, or something to help me share my craft beer with others, I'm interested in just about any beer-related product I find. These days, there is a plethora of items to help us fit great beer into our lives, so here are ten must have things if you're a total beer nerd like me.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Proof
Things You Might Not Know About Alcohol Poisoning
I remember my 30th birthday party. Well, okay, not really. I don't remember much of it, since I did 30 shots for 30 years over the course of eight hours, argued with a salsa jar, then passed out somewhere in the rough side of Harlem after pissing myself. My friends told me it was great, though.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Proof
Wine Country Trips You Need to Add to Your Bucket List
From California wine country like Napa and Sonoma to the wine regions of Australia and South Africa, wine country trips are a truly lovely way to see a new place while also enjoying the local wines. Many wineries go hand-in-hand with other cultural experiences in a destination, such as art galleries, live music and, of course, wine and food pairings. So, if you start out with wine touring, you’re sure to end up experiencing a whole lot more.
By Grace Tyler8 years ago in Proof
