Celebrating the life of Robert Burns with friends, colleagues, and new friends
IWhen my friend and colleague, Sunita Aggarwal, invited me to Burns Night celebrating the life of Robert Burns, the National Poet of Scotland—held on January 25th throughout the world where people read his poetry and eat traditional Scottish food—I wasn’t sure what to expect. She said that it would be cozy, fun, and informal.
Tapas, Tapas, Tapas- adventurous, exhilarating, and palate-rewarding
Food and wine lovers travel to Spain for wine and food immersion, which is what our group of a dozen wine professionals and consumers did; we were rewarded with an experience of a lifetime!
Traveling and discovering are educational equalizers adding to a fuller life experience
I have heard that some people choose to confine themselves inside. They could read, go online, and watch television, which would be the extent of their life’s existence. On the one hand, This is a simple and safe life, but it is far from satisfying.
For Food & Beverage Lovers, there is an endless world of libations
Water is essential to all living creatures. Other beverages are not. I loved the taste of milk as a kid, and that was the first beverage to catch my attention. As a young adult, coffee became my morning requirement. When the wine bug bit me, that is when my career in the beverage industry began. Along the way, I added microbrews and distilled spirits. Today, I embrace a diverse array of drinks.
My journeys with coffee
Coffee is more than a cup of Joe or a caffeine jolt. Whether I am in my neighborhood or globetrotting, my journeys with coffee are memorable.
Why visiting France’s revered wine regions is essential for professional tasters!
How do you build a foundation for tasting wines? With so many wines in the marketplace, France remains the best country to make your wine tasting skills. By knowing the classics (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone Valley, Provence, Loire, Champagne), you can tackle any grape variety someone puts in front of you.
What the pho? Isn’t this a donut shop?
Pho is authentic comfort food with a mixture of flavors, textures, and spices. It is a noodle soup that excites the palate.
Do you think you can build your career through your palate?
Do you think you can build your career through your palate? Pick up a glass, look at a wine, sniff its aromas, taste it, and evaluate it. You must process the information beyond your nose and tongue.