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By Bill Primavera As a realtor who frequently has sold to first-time home buyers, I always try to remember to advise them about the responsibilities of maintaining the property’s outdoor landscape. When I first moved to “the country” from New

“The world we live in is changing. The old order is transitioning; welcome to the new reality.” Whether we are proponents or opponents of the entwined economic, social, technological and political new order of the 21st century, one thing is

The 92nd Academy Awards show airs this Sunday. This is my 12th year of presenting the Best Picture nominees and creating hypothetical pairings of wine with the top contenders. Due to the space constraints of this column, I’ve distilled my

Once again, we’re in the middle of that period of football wasteland, especially with no home team to root for in the post season. Nevertheless, here comes the spectacle of Super Bowl LIV. Regardless of the long gridiron tradition, it

At the beginning of the month I vowed to join the Dry January movement, abstaining from alcohol for 31 days. I hope you have considered this challenge as well. How have I been persevering? I haven’t fallen victim to abstaining

When shopping for the produce and/or meats necessary to prepare an at-home meal, consumers are increasingly aware of the nutritional and health values of unprocessed ingredients. Many products contain nutrition and ingredient information on government-mandated food labels. But what of

It’s happened to all of us. We’re out to dinner with friends and one of them orders a bottle of red wine. When served, everyone at the table compliments your friend for his or her selection. But not you. Even

We all deal with uncertainty in our lives and We all like to think we can overcome it. When facing financial uncertainty, we tighten our belts and attempt to weather the storm. And a glass of Chianti Classico helps mellow

Last week’s column focused on Second Mouse Cheese Shop in Pleasantville. I interviewed the proprietor, Ivy Ronquillo, and gained a unique perspective of her mission for the shop, which, coupled with her exuberance and passion, bode well for her success

The popularity of artisanal cheeses in the United States has been growing over the past few years. Once the near exclusive domain of French restaurants throughout Europe, these cheeses have taken root in the United States. Americans are developing their