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    Wine Witch on Fire

    merlebogue / September 20, 2023

    A memoir written by Natalie MacLean. Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much recently became a national bestseller. Natalie also characterizes herself as the ‘Chief…

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    Grape Harvest 2023

    merlebogue / September 13, 2023

    Grape Harvest 2023 has been dubbed the year of the farmer and the year of the winemaker, according to Chuck Carlson of Carlson Wines in the Santa Maria Valley. I had the unique…

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    Let Them Eat Cake

    merlebogue / September 6, 2023

    “Qu’ils mangent de la brioche” is a phrase coined by Jean Jacques Rousseau in 1765 regarding the peasants and her gross misunderstanding of their plight with the famine. Brioche is a type of…

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    Taste Tempting Paso Robles Distillery Trail

    merlebogue / August 31, 2023

    Located in the heart of wine country is a trail of distilleries called Paso Robles Distillery Trail, creating delicious renditions of vodka, brandy, gin, whisky, and infused drink mixes for your favorite cocktail.…

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    Watermelon Watermelon Watermelon

    merlebogue / August 24, 2023

    Last week, I had watermelon pop in my lap every step I took, prompting me to create a podcast about watermelon to share with my listeners. For the podcast, I researched the tasty…

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    Tell your story using a fork, knife, or spoon.

    merlebogue / August 12, 2023

    You are invited to join this special food and drink podcast series hosted by Provisions & Libations Podcast; Tell your story! Individuals or restauranteurs with distinctive recipes or family offerings will create their…

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    Bubbly Sparkling & Champagne

    merlebogue / August 9, 2023

    A visit to Club Bubbly in the Creamery downtown San Luis Obispo is like a trip to Spain, Italy, or France. For proprietress Tracy Bogue it is a trip down memory lane with…

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    Hot August Nights

    merlebogue / August 3, 2023

    One might think I am referring to the car show in Reno-Sparks, Nevada, but I assure you I am referencing grilling on the central coast in August. We have our best summer weather…

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    The Best Fair Food

    merlebogue / July 26, 2023

    So the main question is this; Ketchup or Mustard on your corn dog? Please email robin@eatdrinkandbemerry.online which condiment is your favorite choice. Tim McGraw opening night at the county fair Opening night at…

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    Mouth-Watering Signature Cocktails

    merlebogue / July 12, 2023

    It is a beautiful ‘thing’ when you are in the right place at the right time. That happened to me as I was able to participate in a signature cocktail tasting by an…

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