tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59015600256396206712024-03-18T04:33:41.364-07:00The Sommelier UpdateThe Sommelier Update is an educational blog on wine, beer, spirits and food. It started in conjunction with the Arrowhead Wine Enthusiast club, but has rapidly gained an international following from those interested in learning, enjoying and having fun with food and wine. Weekly articles on advice, service, pairing ideas, recipes, education and consultation, from a Certified Sommelier and wine educator. The Sommelier:http://www.blogger.com/profile/09266100883224273029noreply@blogger.comBlogger224125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-70417686679627808242021-10-19T12:11:00.001-07:002021-10-19T12:21:03.422-07:00Is Fruit Cake just for the holidays?
I received an email a number of weeks back, asking if I
would be interested in writing a follow-up blog about fruit cake. Back in 2013,
I had written a post about the history of Fruit cake, and what I felt might be
some good wine pairings. That post was seen by the owners of Jane Parker Fruit Cakes. They offered to send me a fruit cake if I would write an honest opinion
of their cakes andThe Sommelier:http://www.blogger.com/profile/09266100883224273029noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-24653284234711706052019-12-17T12:15:00.002-08:002019-12-17T12:27:08.120-08:00France Trip - The Foods of France<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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