Amanda Claire Goodwin
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Mazza Wines: Taste Through the Beverage Diversity of Lake Erie
Last Updated: A couple of months ago, I received an email from Rebecca Blank of SWELL, a marketing agency. Rebecca introduced herself, her role, and that she represents “an award-winning wine, spirits, and craft beer producer with operations in New York and Pennsylvania.” “New York and Pennsylvania?” I thought to myself. “How intriguing!” Most northeast producers are singularly focused on either wine, beer, or spirits as well as offering wines exclusively within their region of origin.
Student loan ombudsperson is working, let's fund it
IN TODAY'S UNPREDICTABLE economy, the future of nearly 1 million student loan borrowers in Massachusetts is particularly precarious. Combined, they owe a whopping $31.7 billion in student loans. Their fate lies in the hands of the nine Supreme Court justices who are expected to rule on President Biden's student loan cancellation in a few months. Many observers expect the conservative court will strike down the president's plan.
Childcare helps power our economy
ELECTRICITY. WATER. Internet access. To this list of fundamental services that enable us to have a strong and growing economy, we'd add another critical service: childcare. Over and over again, as experts in workforce development and job training and placement, we have seen how often quality, affordable, dependable childcare is the single biggest factor determining whether workers-especially women with young children-can participate in the workforce.
New study calls WooSox stadium a bad deal for Worcester
THE WOOSOX may have hit a home run with huge attendance numbers at their new home in Worcester, but a study says the city has whiffed when it comes to shelling out public dollars to fund the team's new stadium. The Red Sox Triple-A farm team moved from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to Worcester in 2021, setting up shop in Polar Park, a new $160 million stadium owned and largely paid for by the city of Worcester.
Easy Tips for Delicious Wine and Cheese Pairings
If you know me in real life, it’s no secret that I love cheese. Whenever I host a get-together, I always make sure to have a cheese plate prepared. I feel like cheese and wine go together like Rhoda and Mary, or Lucy and Ethel (or even Thelma and Louise?). What I’m trying to say is that cheese and wine are those two best friends that should always be together.
Get To Know Grower Champagne: Why You Should Drink It
Grower Champagne. It’s a buzz worthy term you hear being thrown around New York City’s eclectic dining scene. Chic spots like Air’s Champagne Parlor have extensive grower Champagne lists. But what exactly is it? What is Grower Champagne? Grower Champagne is still Champagne. It follows the strict laws and growing practices of the Champagne region.
La vie en orange, translates roughly to “the Orange life” which basically summarizes my journey…
La vie en orange, translates roughly to “the Orange life” which basically summarizes my journey with orange wines thus far. Every chance I’ve been given, I’m trying out new and different orange wines imported from all over the world. I’m quickly finding that most of them don’t come with a users’ manual. Many people are confused on the best ways to showcase these wines. What’s the best serving temperature? Is a decant needed? What would be a desirable food pairing?
It’s the weekend and you’ve decided to visit a Winery or two (alright, maybe 3).
It’s the weekend and you’ve decided to visit a Winery or two (alright, maybe 3). Perhaps, it’s your first time, maybe it’s a friend’s first time and you want to give them some tips. Either way, newbie or pro, we all could be edit from a little Tasting Room Etiquette. After questioning wine professionals and tasting room managers, I’ve come up with 5 important rules you really should follow when visiting a tasting room.
A Visit To Italy's Garda DOC (Lake Garda Wine Region) • Winetraveler
Join our list Subscribe to our mailing list and get interesting stuff and updates to your email inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. There’s nothing more charming than a glass of well made Italian bubbles and a warm summer afternoon. In a market dominated by Prosecco from the Veneto region, the Garda DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) aims to find a recognizable place amongst Italy’s expanding sparkling wine market.
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