
Jen Powell, our Wine Specialist for the Lamar Street Store in Austin, Texas, cut her teeth in the wine industry in Chicago, then moved on to own her own wine shop in New Orleans. She has a passion for food and wine pairings with a deep love for cooking. Jen views wine as living art – “Each bottle is like a little painting that you are able to see, smell, taste, touch and if you listen closely, it will speak to you.”
As we wrap-up 2008 and quickly...
For those who enjoy the unexpected and esoteric sides of life, I have a souvenir for you to share with those you love to amuse. Algae. From green to red, slimy to coarse, and microscopic to enormous. Just mention the topic of algae, and many people think of the unsightly green film in swimming pools and fish tanks…or their eyes glaze over. Add to your unpredictability the story of potentially the most humble, unpretentious organisms on Earth.