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This past weekend encapsulates everything I absolutely love about living in Sarasota, FL!  Every January Sarasota hosts the Forks & Corks...

In last week’s blog I provided a short introduction to the wonderful world of whiskey, or whisky depending on your spelling preference!...

Laurie and I just experienced another epic holiday season in beautiful Sarasota FL! Each year our celebrations of the season just keep...

Hands down, Christmas has always been my favorite holiday! There’s absolutely nothing like the anticipation, joy, sights, and sounds of...

As enthusiastic foodies, Laurie and I are extremely lucky to live in, or near three great locations with fantastic restaurants – the...

Fall is here, with the holidays not so far away now! Which means it’s time for me to share some of my favorite wines for the season. For...

Hurricane Debby on August 5th. Hurricane Helene on September 26th. Hurricane Milton on October 9th. Enough already! This hurricane season...

Last year I began a blog series based on United Airlines’ in-flight magazine that included a monthly feature that I loved called “Three...

Last week I shared my desert island wines – the eight wines I would want to have with me to enjoy if I found myself a castaway on a...

Ever hear of desert island discs? It’s a weekly radio program broadcast on BBC radio since 1942 (yes, you read that right – 1942!!) that...

My beautiful sister, who was only 63 years old, passed away two weeks ago today.  I’m taking a break from blogging about food, wine, and...

I would never, ever, ever go to an all-inclusive resort for a vacation – or so I thought. Until my wife Laurie found one in the mountains...

Last week Laurie and I took our annual escape from the Florida summer to New England to relax and enjoy some cooler, less humid weather....

Last week I provided my advice for what to do before you make the decision to retire early. I realize that post might have read more like...

The unofficial start of summer has come and gone, which means it’s time to enjoy some warmer weather wines al fresco! I’ve been doing the...

Last week I regaled you all with anecdotes about my childhood and what it was like to grow up in the Geis household. This week, I’ll...

How many of you out there are baby boomers who grew up in the 60’s and 70’s? I remember my childhood fondly – I experienced an idyllic,...

There are a ton of cooking magazines out there, but only a few that are worth your time and attention. I’ve spent years reading through...

I can be a bit stoic at times and I rarely cry. But sit me down in front of a TV to watch the movies Apollo 13, Miracle, or Bohemian...

Last week I covered the basics of aging wine and how wine changes as it ages. In this week’s blog, we’ll finally answer the question, “Is...