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Classic American Cakes Paired with Dessert Wine

Wanda Haynes-Certified Sommelier Dessert is a seductive end to a wonderful meal and highly sensual when paired with wine. So, I’ve decided to pair my favorite cakes with high-quality sweet dessert wines. *Alabama Lane cake is a bourbon-laced cake and traditional in the American South. It was invented or popularized by Emma Rylander Lane, a native and resident of Georgia, who developed the recipe. A multi-layer white sponge cake filled with a rich, bourbon-spiked custard packed with pecans, coc

5 days ago

Sunseeker Resort Part 2

Wanda Haynes-Certified Sommelier This article continues the adventure from part one of Sunseekers Resort in Punta Gorda, Fl. The adventures at Sunseeker Resort Gulf Coast, Curio Collection by Hilton continue with the amazing dining options. I like to eat way more than I like cooking and a delicious meal is everything. My first stop was dinner at Stretto Italian Chophouse which is next door to Lotus and my king suite. This turned out to be my favorite restaurant, and I ate there twice during m

11 days ago

Sunseeker Resort Part 1

Wanda Haynes-Certified Sommelier Planning a vacation, preparing for the family reunion, or a hot girl summer? Then look no further than the Sunseeker Resort Florida Golf Coast, Curio Collection by Hilton. Located at 5500 Sunseeker Way in Charlotte Harbor, Florida 33980. The property is new opening just a couple of years ago. I had a recent visit and was left in awe, from the high-quality service, the astonishing property, and the warm professional staff. There are several rooms and suites to

15 days ago

Flight of Majesty at Capital Grille

Wanda Haynes-Certified Sommelier The Capital Grille is a fine dining restaurant located at 3821 Edwards Road Cincinnati, OH 45209. They offer restaurants across the country and menus do vary per location. The “Generous Pour” is a summer wine and food pairing event now through August. Flight of Majesty Take flight with six prestigious Duckhorn Napa Valley wines with the purchase of a dinner entrée. The Amuse Bouche was a center piece of watermelon, goat cheese, pistachio, honey and fig balsami

20 days ago

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