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1 month ago | 
njlifestylemag.com | Molly Golubcow |Nick Valinote |Michael D Bray
In Hammonton, New Jersey, how can you possibly go wrong with “Blue Rascal Distillery” for the name of your business? Known as the Blueberry Capital of the World, Hammonton’s farms produce 80 percent of the crop for the entire state. Another local reference that ties the distillery to its colorful name is the Hammonton High School’s football team, the Blue Devils.
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Jan 1, 2025 | 
njlifestylemag.com | Danielle Gomes |Michael Cagno |Michael D Bray |Nick Valinote
Like an exclamation mark on a well-crafted sentence, the color black is finding its way into the kitchen story. From fixtures to hardware to cabinetry and beyond, this inky shade is writing its way into kitchen designs in various ways. While black fixtures and finishes have been used in kitchens for nearly a decade, this color is still surging in popularity and finding new creative expressions.
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Jan 1, 2025 | 
njlifestylemag.com | Michael D Bray
Greetings and Happy New Year! I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to connect with you during the 2024 calendar year. Whether it was via email, in-store, or within the community — I loved meeting you, answering your questions and sharing a glass.
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Dec 27, 2024 | 
njlifestylemag.com | Michael D Bray
In a sea full of local watering holes, one place uniquely stands out. It’s a spot where making a drink is not just a splash of coke and a shot of bottom-shelf rum. On the contrary, from the name of the drink to the ingredients used to the expert way the drink is prepared, Queen Jayne’s Lounge & Royal Drinkery takes cocktails and small bites to a “crowning” level.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
muskogeephoenix.com | Michael D Bray
Seth Davis’ 28 yard field goal in the third quarter with two minutes left was the deciding score as Class 4A No. 8 Miami survived a hungry Fort Gibson team trying to keep its hopes of post season play alive, 16-14. With the loss the Tigers finished the year at 6-4 overall and 3-4 in District 4A-3, its first winning record since 2020. However, the loss also ended Fort Gibson's season. “I'm really proud of our seniors and what they have accomplished,” said Head Coach Ryan Nolan.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
njlifestylemag.com | Michael D Bray |Michael Cagno |Danielle Gomes |Molly Golubcow
Greetings and happy fall/winter! I’m excited about the change in the season and all that it brings, especially with food and wine. We have a great series of Q&A questions in this issue. As always, if there’s anything left unanswered, please reach out to me using my email below. Wine Q&A (Q4 2024)Are single vineyard wines better or worse than blends? Itdepends on personal preference and the context of the wine.
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Oct 12, 2024 | 
muskogeephoenix.com | Michael D Bray
Hilldale found away to overcome a feisty Ada Cougar squad, 47-35 in a District 4A-4 game that went down to the wire. “I thought the kids came out tonight and executed the game plan,” said Hornet coach David Blevins. “The kids did a phenomenal job and they came out and fought to the very end.”Dawson Fields and Brady Scott were the Hornets’ dynamic duo as they hooked up three times for scores of 40, 30 and 65 yards, respectively.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
njlifestylemag.com | Michael D Bray |Molly Golubcow |Nick Valinote
So you want to start a wine cellar? In my nearly twenty years of experience in wine retail, one of the most common questions I encounter is, "How do I start collecting wine?" The idea of starting a wine cellar can be both exciting and overwhelming, but with some guidance, you can embark on this journey confidently.
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Aug 19, 2024 | 
njlifestylemag.com | Michael D Bray |Molly Golubcow |Nick Valinote
Welcome back to this month’s “you ask and I’ll answer.” For those just tuning in, you can find me at [email protected]. I welcome you to email me with any wine-related questions and I will use this monthly column to answer them. While I will not be able to answer all of them, I do promise to always provide an answer via email. This month we talk pop-star wine, food pairings, and French wine law.
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Jun 25, 2024 | 
njlifestylemag.com | Michael D Bray |Nick Valinote
When it comes to the price-quality ratio, not to mention, a wine with a bit of age – no one does it better than Spain! At Passion Vines, we’re coming off an inspiring 3-week educational exploration of one of the greatest wine regions in the world. I thought I would share one of the many topics that we explored.
