Dan Berger

5 days ago | theepochtimes.com | Dan Berger

Israel had proposed a 45-day truce in Gaza to allow hostage releases and potentially begin indirect talks to end the war. 4/18/2025Updated: 4/18/2025The Hamas terrorist group has rejected Israel’s latest peace proposal. The leader of Hamas’s negotiating team, Khalil Al-Hayya, said in a televised speech Thursday that it would not agree to more partial deals with Israel, demanding instead a comprehensive one to end the war and swap Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

1 week ago | napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Dan Berger

If you’re reading this, you care about independent, locally owned, ad-free storytelling — reporting that puts our region’s stories first, not corporate interests or clickbait. Join a community that values in-depth, independent reporting. Become a paid subscriber today — and if you already are, thank you. Help us grow by liking, commenting and sharing our work. By Dan BergerNAPA VALLEY, Calif. —Wine is one of mankind’s greatest cultural art forms.

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Dan Berger

With the arrival of warmer weather, dedicated wine lovers immediately begin searching for white wines they can use for patio-sipping or pairing with chips and dip or other casual moments. Although the easiest choices are the most common, such as chardonnay and sauvignon blanc, the world is filled with dozens of fascinating choices that provide far more excitement than the mundane. Most Americans just don't know enough about these kinds of wines to take a chance.

1 week ago | napavalleyregister.com | Dan Berger

Italian herb blends frequently include oregano (think red pasta sauces). Thanksgiving herbs often include sage (excellent on roast turkey). Hungarian herbs often include paprika. Spanish herbs usually feature saffron. French herbs typically benefit from tarragon.

2 weeks ago | napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Dan Berger

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