With an eagerness to save time, money, and energy and to eat healthier, many people have embraced meal prepping as an idealized approach to home cooking. Planning your meals ahead of your busy schedule is a sustainable practice that reaps what is sown. Whether you are just dipping your spoon into this epicurean journey or have been on the meal prep train for years, we are here to offer some user-friendly meal prep tips that could change your life!

Founded in SoCal, the Picnic Collective is not your average basket-and-blanket setup. This luxury picnic rental company values aesthetic design and comfort above all! Each picnic tells a story. This magical tradition gives everyone a seat at the table (or blanket) and brings people together to enjoy the ever-inspiring outdoors. The Picnic Collective’s creative styling can turn any day into a special occasion. Cheers!

With a full plate, Tieghan Gerard, creator of Half Baked Harvest, hails from a family of nine. Mealtime in her household usually brought surefire chaos, and Gerard hopped into the mix at a young age, helping cook dinner so that everyone ate before bedtime. Through her many culinary endeavors, Gerard's newfound passion formed into her idea for a cooking blog, and Half Baked Harvest was born.

Black Bear Bread Company, LLC. announces the successful reopening of its natural wine bar Bar Room last month. Located in the Shops of Grayton, Bar Room has expanded with new evening hours along with additional seating via a newly-constructed deck, offering an inviting covered, open-air ambiance.

July 24 is National Tequila Day in the US, and we’re taking a shot at creating our own margarita bar to celebrate with the help of Código 1530! VIE got the scoop from Código’s brand mixologist, Collin DeLaval, on some of his favorite cocktail recipes and how best to set up our margarita bar to celebrate National Tequila Day (or any day) from home.

“Back in the day,” (AKA, before COVID-19) there were many ways to get alcohol—liquor stores, grocery stores, gifts from friends, bars, and restaurants. But opportunities to browse the aisles in stores or to go grab a drink with a friend have temporarily been disrupted due to the current international crisis, and we’re falling back to plan B on how to enjoy a drink without leaving the comfort of our homes.

Once upon a time, it was just a matter of convenience to have your groceries delivered to your doorstep. Amid the spread of COVID-19, it is now one of the several safety precautions one can take to practice social distancing. Thankfully, over the last couple of years, the growth of wine subscriptions has skyrocketed for knowledgeable vino drinkers and for those who aren’t as familiar.

The saying “shop ’til you drop” is now a thing of the past thanks to these new designer department store restaurants! Here, you can get a quick pick me up and be ready for more shopping after a cocktail or two.

Leafing through Cheryl and Griffith Day’s Back in the Day Bakery cookbooks is like stepping into the charming Savannah, Georgia, cafe itself.

Caliza Restaurant at Alys Beach has received the Diners’ Choice Award as a result of being voted by diners as a top-rated restaurant experience.

Starting in 2020, Tuscan Women Cook gains exclusive access for guests to stay at the beautiful I Castagni in the heart of Montefollonico.

Calling all gastronomes! We’ve got the hottest tips on the latest and greatest cookbooks for you to dive into. Epicurean delights and couture cocktails are in queue, and this curated collection of our favorite coffee table cookbooks is the perfect recipe to whet your appetite as we cook up our annual Culinary Issue.