Sorry I haven't updated the blog in a while. I've been sick. Honestly, that's no excuse since I've been able to go to work and all, but it seems that when I'm sick and at home, I don't feel creative in the least, little bit.

But Decanter Magazine's little email news flash turned me on to this site (eat-american.com) that highlights rare and nearly-extinct American agricultural products from Charbono wine grapes (naturally, what piqued my interest) to Tupelo honey to geoduck clams. Anyone who enjoys heirloom tomatoes should be all over this project, as Richard Villadóniga is basically pointing out heirloom varieties of other agricultural products that have been pushed out of the marketplace by Big Agriculture (or agribusiness, if you prefer).

In any case, it's a compelling project that deserves your support.

When I feel a little better, I'll tell you about the winery lunch at Marimar Torres, the 8th Annual Insider's Exploration of Dry Creek Valley, and tasting the wines of La Spinetta.