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Wine Talk
The congresswoman makes a link between a healthy economy and the growing wine region in her district
Posted: October 8, 2012 By Jennifer Fiedler
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Dining Tips
A tangy marinade lends great flavor to a simple supper
Posted: October 8, 2012 By Jennifer Fiedler
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Dining Tips
A pared-down ingredient list yields crisp, tasty results
Posted: October 1, 2012 By Jennifer Fiedler
Sept. 30, 2012 Issue
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Features
A California chef builds a kitchen and life less ordinary in small-town Alabama
Posted: September 30, 2012 By Jennifer Fiedler
Sept. 30, 2012 Issue
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Features
A trio of restaurants in New York pairs Eastern Food & Western Wine
Posted: September 30, 2012 By Owen Dugan, Jennifer Fiedler
Sept. 30, 2012 Issue
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Features
Diverse terroirs host a variety of expatriates who are making their mark
Posted: September 30, 2012 By Jennifer Fiedler
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Matchmaking
Revive a classic pairing for cooler weather
Posted: September 25, 2012 By Jennifer Fiedler
Blogs
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Mixed Case: Opinion and Advice
3 tips on how to remember what you drink from memory expert Joshua Foer
Posted: September 25, 2012 By Jennifer Fiedler
Getting "good" at wine is not necessarily just about being good at tasting wine. A lot of non-drinking homework is involved too. And the crazy volume of places, names and vintages tends to reward those with a good memory for facts (or those who work at memorizing facts).
But is it possible to get better at remembering data? Certainly, suggests author Joshua Foer, in his 2011 book Walking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything, which chronicles his rise from regular guy to winner of the 2006 U.S.A. Memory Championships. His experience shows that we all have the ability to improve our memory, with effort. I called Foer to see if he had any memory tips regarding wine specifically. Below are three of his suggestions.
News & Features
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Dining Tips
Kick up your burgers with an easy, zesty Italian condiment
Posted: September 17, 2012 By Jennifer Fiedler
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Matchmaking
Roast eggplant with a garlic-yogurt sauce makes a delicious seasonal side
Posted: September 11, 2012 By Jennifer Fiedler
