Alicia Tenise

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How to Host a Wine and Cheese Tasting Party

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Do you know what I love the most about fall? Don’t worry; I’m not going to say anything about cider or pumpkin spice!

Unlike the summer, most people travel a lot less during this season, and more of my friends are in town on the weekends. That’s why I love to entertain between September-November — the time of year between Labor Day and Thanksgiving is the perfect time to host your friends! Folks aren’t taking as many vacations as they do during the summer, and you’re also not overwhelmed with holiday gatherings. Not to mention, the weather is pretty incredible this time of year as well!

Since we just moved to our new place a couple of months ago, we decided to host a small gathering of friends for a wine and cheese tasting party — a super small housewarming party, if you’d want to call it. Here’s how we planned it!
 
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Fun at the Williamsburg Taste Festival

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If you grew up in Mid-Atlantic like I did, your family probably took a vacation or two to Williamsburg, VA growing up. Who could pass it up? From Colonial Williamsburg to Busch Gardens to the incredible outlet shopping, Williamsburg made for the perfect vacation.

What if I told you that Williamsburg’s food scene was on the rise as well? The folks over at Visit Williamsburg invited me to their revamped Williamsburg Taste Festival a few of weeks ago, and I got to sample some of the best fresh, local cuisine and craft beverages from vendors in and around Williamsburg. Spoiler: I was shocked at the high-quality of food that these vendors had to offer! 

If you’re thinking about attending the Williamsburg Taste Festival in the future, here’s what you need to know!
 
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How to Figure Out Your Wine Palate

How to Develop Your Wine Palette by popular DC travel and lifestyle blogger Alicia Tenise

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Let’s talk about one of my favorite things in life: wine! From visiting my favorite Virginia vineyards to hosting little wine tasting parties at home, I love all things vino.

As a 20-something, I know it’s hard to know where to start with wine. How do you know what you like? What to order at a restaurant? What to pick up at Trader Joe’s? Here’s how I’ve figured out what my ideal wines are over the years!
 
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