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Have you ever wanted to know more about wine and food topics such as: why wines have sulfites, what makes wines balanced, what does it take to plant a vineyard and get it into production, what is barrel building, why hang-time is such an issue, what are the latest trends in wine barrels, are “wine legs” a good sign, how olive oil is made, how artisan honey is produced, what are the Thanksgiving traditions in various parts of the country, and many other food and wine related topics? If so, you must tune into Napa Valley Wine Radio. You don’t just go there and read about these topics - you actually listen to experts explaining the subject matter in a fun and educational interview format. David Topper and the folks at Napa Valley Wine Radio are diligent about the quality of these broadcasts. They make sure that each session is packed with interesting and useful information for the listener. These broadcasts come out on a bi-weekly basis, are normally kept to about 20 minutes in length and are so informative and fun. Be sure to check this out!

You simply must check out this site! Food411.com is a fantastic resource for everything on the web related to online food shopping opportunities and more. For example, gourmet foods, recipes, food blogs, ingredients and regional specialties. Use them as a resource for hard to find kitchen tools, special spices and memorable food gifts. I just learned about several new places from which to order organic ingredients, just by browsing their site. What a great resource!

Wishing to buy property in Paris? Paris Home Shares specializes in the sale of fractional ownership apartments. The fractional ownership approach allows the buyer to participate in the benefits of owning property in Paris but without the high costs of full ownership. Steve Navaro, a real estate attorney and broker in the U.S., started this business in 2002. He is focused on the development of luxury fractional ownership apartments in the most select neighborhoods in Paris. He has photos of some of his projects on his website - take a look!

Thinking of taking a culinary vacation to Vermont? Be sure to check out Deborah Krasner’s Vermont Culinary Vacations. Deborah focuses on local, seasonal cuisine and plans excursions to visit the area’s farmers, markets and restaurants. Not only is the itinerary enticing, but the setting is pretty spectacular, as well.