The Culinary Scoop

7,000-year-old winemaking region uncorked

North American Wine & Spirit Importers, LLC (NAWSI) has launched Wine from Lebanon, introducing 15 innovative winemakers and four unique indigenous grapes from one of the oldest and finest wine growing regions in the world to the state of Texas. With a thirst for exploring new wine regions and consuming 60.3 million gallons of wine a year, Texas ranks 4th in the U.S. for wine consumption.

Wine from Lebanon features 15 winemakers including several female-owned and managed wineries, winemakers under 40 years old and winemakers utilizing indigenous grapes like Obaideh, Merwah, Meksassi and Sobbagiegh. Interested wholesalers, retailers and restaurants can attend tasting events to try the wine firsthand. NAWSI is seeking distribution for the Wine from Lebanon program.

In celebration of the genre’s 30-year anniversary, Cheez-It^® drops exclusive Reality TV Collector’s Cheddition boxes starring two iconic reality TV faces

Since the first show of the modern reality TV era hit the airwaves in 1992, Cheez-It^® has been by fans’ side as THE original cracker made with 100% real cheese to snack on during those can’t-miss nights and weekend-long watch-a-thons. Cheez-It has even made a few cameos as a go-to snack on-screen. To celebrate 30 years of reality TV realness, Cheez-It is honoring the only genre that’s as obsession-inspiring as Cheez-It crackers with exclusive Cheez-It Reality TV Collector’s Cheddition boxes.

Rémy Martin has teamed up with Chef and TV personality Alejandra Ramos, Interior Designer and Lifestyle expert Evette Ríos, and Mixologist Alex Valencia to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month and honor the Latino tradition of Sobremesa, a post-dining tradition that embraces the appreciation of people and time. Together, Alejandra and Alex will create an array of innovative and savory Latin American-inspired cuisine and cocktails that pay homage to Sobremesa. Evette Ríos will share her style, decor, and entertaining home tips for celebrating the ritual of Sobremesa with family and friends.

Rémy Martin remains at the forefront of momentous occasions that bring people together to create deep-rooted connections. Rémy Martin has appointed global creative agency Fred & Farid to enhance the featured talents’ Latino artistic culture, personality, and passion points with dynamic and eye-catching film. Paying tribute to the rich and diverse Latino culture, the film was designed by an all-Latino cast of creatives-director, illustrators, animators, and production team.

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