A Passion For Dogs, Wine, And Travel Through The Experiences of Cori Solomon

Dogo Argentino-Lance and Nahla Sitting Pretty

Shogun Farms: From Dogo Argentino To Regenerative Agriculture

From a lesser-known dog breed, Dogo Argentino, a business and dog rescue was formed. For Dave and Pamela Fay, it changed their lifestyle in more ways than one. Pamela especially has a unique bond with her Dogos that she has never experienced with other canines. The Fay’s Dave was an engineer, and his wife, Pamela,

Weekend Escape to Santa Maria Valley - Presquile Winery Pond

Weekend Escape to Santa Maria Valley

When I think of fall, I think of the changing colors in the vineyard as the lush green grape vines turn yellow and orange. It is the perfect time for a weekend escape to Santa Maria Valley. Not only is it the ideal time to enjoy the wineries, but it is time to enjoy the

Weekend Escape to Solvang CA

Weekend Escape to Solvang, CA

If you want a change of scenery, enjoying a weekend escape to Solvang, CA, offers a fantastic option with its Danish flair, good wine, and burgeoning dining scene. My recent visit included tasting wine at Coquelicot Estate Vineyard, dining at the Michelin Plate restaurant First & Oak, and staying at the Mirabelle Inn. This same

MWDT Monument © MSgt Steven Kaun USAF:USSF Military Working Dog Program Manager - DWAA Nomination 2022

Dogs: Our Unsung Heroes – DWAA Nomination 2022

My article Dogs: Our Unsung Heroes was a finalist for a Maxwell Medallion Award in the 2022 Writing Competition sponsored by the Dog Writers Association of America. Cori received a Certificate of Nomination for excellence in the category of Online Article or Blog – Any Other Topic. From Search and Rescue Dogs to military dogs,

Masciarelli_Castello di Semivicoli

Exploring Montepulciano d’Abruzzo With Masciarelli

I first discovered Abruzzo and the Pecorino grape in 2021 at the Wine Media Conference. Two years later, I am revisiting Abruzzo with one of the area’s pioneering wineries, Masciarelli. This time my exploration dwells into the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC. Abruzzo Abruzzo is a region in the east-central portion of Italy spanning 60 miles from

German WWII-era Railway Freight Car

Reagan Library Auschwitz Not Long Ago Not Far Away

One of our darkest periods in history occurred during World War II. The inhumanity dealt to those persecuted during the holocaust is something that we should never forget. Auschwitz Not Long Ago Not Far Away is the world’s largest traveling exhibition about the Nazi’s notorious death camp. Over seven years, the exhibit will travel to

Australian Wine Regions Handpicked Wines_Cori Solomon

Exploring Australian Wine Regions With Handpicked Wines

Since Australia is the world’s sixth-largest country producing great wines, there is one winery that diversifies itself among many of the Australian wine regions. That winery is Handpicked Wines. Although headquartered in Mornington Peninsula, the winery produces wine in many top wine regions worldwide, primarily emphasizing Australian wine regions. The ultimate goal is to make

National Rose Day 2023 - Planeta Rosé

National Rose Day 2023: Fourteen Rosés For Your Consideration

It is National Rosé Day 2023, a day to celebrate all those pink wines we love so much. For me, National Rosé Day signals the beginning of summer. It is time to embark on drinking all those fun, refreshing wines known as summer coolers. Here are some of my favorites for National Rosé Day 2023.

Welcome to Holmes Beach Anna Maria Island

Escape To Anna Maria Island

The Gulf Coast of Florida draws visitors with its pristine beaches of glorious white sands. They beckon you to walk along the peaceful shores digging your toes into the soft billowy sand and immersing you into the beach lifestyle and abundance of nature. These include sea turtles, shorebirds, dolphins, and manatees. The beaches of Anna

Tasting room View of Vineyards at Steven Kent Winery Livermore Valley Winery

Steven Kent Winery: The Best Livermore Valley Winery

A wine family legacy typically continues from generation to generation. Still, what happens when you come from a well-known wine family and want to pursue a new direction forward? Take the Mirassou family, who established their winery in the Santa Clara Valley in the 1800s. Sixth-generation Steven Mirassou comes from a long-standing family in the

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