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Who we are Melanie Young and David Ransom, “the Insatiably Curious Culinary Couple,” are industry insiders and co- hosts of The Connected Table LIVE
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“Bald” Peanuts + Oysters in Apalachicola
Melanie YoungFebruary 4, 2021
“Ma’am, what’s your preferred rice?” the woman on the other end of the phone call asked? Confused by the question, my food-centric ..
Sipping Alsace Wines with Famille Cattin
Melanie YoungJanuary 15, 2021
Considered one of the world’s great wine regions, France’s Alsace has long been a player on the international stage with its ..
Alsace Grand Cru Wines: A Best Kept Secret Revealed
Melanie YoungDecember 20, 2020
Grand Cru wines are the cream of the crop in regions of Burgundy and Bordeaux, but here’s a tip: Alsace also makes outstanding grand ..
The Beaujolais Wine Route: A Snapshot
Melanie YoungNovember 23, 2020
The Beaujolais region in France has been designated a “Paie d’art et d’histoire,” recognizing its centuries-old heritage, picturesque ..
Virginia’s Barboursville Vineyards: Southern Hospitality with an Italian Accent
Melanie YoungOctober 19, 2020
We’re fans of Virginia wines and the region itself and made our third visit to explore the state in October. The weather was perfect ..
Road Trip To Western NY – Buffalo and Niagara Falls
Melanie YoungSeptember 2, 2020
Greetings from “Roam.” That is our current state of being.wherever we roam on an indefinite road trip. In August we sold our house in ..
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