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My passion is telling great stories, preferably over wine and a plate of pasta. Check out samples of my published work below, then click over to my blog for all things food, wine and travel!

19 Crimes: A Review of the Brand and Its Fascinating Labels

They say never judge a bottle of wine by its label, but in the case of 19 Crimes, the wrapping carries a unique bit of history you won’t want to miss.

Introduced in 2012, 19 Crimes became the newest member of the Treasury Wine Estates portfolio, quickly accelerating into a world-wide phenomenon. And it’s no wonder wine lovers were intrigued since the entire brand is centered on an unexpected theme – criminals.

Sticky Fingers Bakery puts a modern spin on classic sweets - The Eagle

If there is one thing Washington, D.C. doesn’t need, it’s another cupcake shop. You can currently walk down M Street in Georgetown and find approximately six different versions of a red velvet cupcake. Depending on whether you want to stand in line at Georgetown Cupcake, cozy up with the students at Baked & Wired or pretend you are on the west coast at Sprinkles, each shop makes it clear that cupcakes are here for a while.

Out of Northwest: NaiNai's Noodle and Dumpling Bar - The Eagle

Each week, The Scene offers new places to visit outside of the Northwest D.C. bubble in Out of Northwest. This week: NaiNai's Noodle and Dumpling Bar in Silver Spring, Maryland.

There are certain human instincts, which extend beyond the boundaries of cultural differences and geography. It’s easy to say that for most of us, thoughts about our grandmothers conjure up memories of joyful family gatherings, warm hugs and lots of food.

How to Find the Best Shiraz Wine

How to Find the Best Shiraz Wine

Shiraz is a wonderfully successful example of the way wine has developed from traditional origins to unique, New World styles that embody great terrior, or the characteristics of their diverse landscapes.

This classic, dark red wine is also known as Syrah, which began in the Rhone Valley and became extremely popular in eighteenth-century France. Characteristically rich, with notes of black plum, chocolate, and tobacco, Syrah remains one of the darkest red wines

LIMELIGHT – Margot MacDonald: A budding D.C. artist looping her way to fame

Margot MacDonald is taking the D.C. area music scene by storm with her complexly creative use of the loop pedal and her incredible ability to manipulate and layer vocal sounds into ethereal tones. After getting her start with the Washington National Opera at age 10 and releasing her first album at age 12, MacDonald has the experience necessary to tackle today’s competitive music industry.