It has been said that cocktail parties were birthed as a result of prohibition in the 1920’s when people turned from bars to in home entertaining and drinking gin straight from the bathtub.
Enjoy this collection of some of our favorite quotes as famous people utter their musings on food and wine.

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Well today's tip of the week is Black Mission figs, one of my favorite of all the figs; the flavor is out of this world.
This elegant and expressive white delivers almond, chamomile, peach and tangerine flavors that are vibrant and focused, intense but not heavy. Its developing gracefully and shows depth.
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