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9 Countries in 7 Weeks: Germany
Each year Messina Hof Wine Cellars, Inc offers travel to a wine region. Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo lead these travel tours. This year our Messina
June 3, 2024
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Corn
Corn – Gardening Tips from The Culinary View Did You Know… Corn (Zea mays, AKA maize) is a grass that was developed from the teosinte plant
May 29, 2024
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John 15 Notes
John 15 Notes Tour with Merrill Bonarrigo Messina Hof Vineyard, Bryan, Texas Bringing the family back to the table is now a popular “new
May 10, 2024
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Plum
Plums- Gardening Tips from The Culinary View Did You Know? Plums (Prunus subgenus Prunus) are related to a very large family of stone fruits including
April 22, 2024
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Asparagus
Asparagus – Gardening Tips from The Culinary View Did You Know? Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a perennial plant arising from large root clusters called crowns.
March 14, 2024
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Leek
Leek – Gardening Tips from The Culinary View Did You Know? Leeks (Allium ampeloprasum) are members of the large genus Allium which includes many garden
February 27, 2024
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Swiss Chard
Swiss Chard – Gardening Tips from The Culinary View Did You Know? Swiss chard is native to the Mediterranean region (not Switzerland) and has been
January 30, 2024
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Tips for Cruising European Christmas Markets
Christmas markets are definitely a worthy bucket list item. There is something seductive about villages glowing in Christmas lights, pop-up stalls of local handmade crafts,
January 2, 2024
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Exploring Germany – Hof 2023
I greeted this day with excitement and reservation. It has been over 100 years since Great Grandpa Sachs left Hof for America. The last letter
January 2, 2024
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Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts – Gardening Tips from The Culinary View Did You Know? Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) are in the same family as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower,
December 21, 2023
Merrill & Karen Bonarrigo
Wine and Food Pairing experts at Messina Hof Wine Cellars, Inc.