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About storiesbygary

I am a Freelance Writer / Photographer, living in Belize, Central America. I create travel related articles from around the globe, for international magazines, blogs and websites and my own published books.

Gives the term “Bite Me” a whole new meaning

Posted on December 20, 2012 by storiesbygary

Life as a writer I have found over the past few years to be a unique sort of animal. After the launch of my Wine Consultant e-Commerce website, http://www.awinetodiefor.com, I began writing reviews and articles for a few magazines and … Continue reading →

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Big surprise at local wineries

Posted on December 18, 2012 by storiesbygary

Had a really pleasant weekend including a visit to one of my local favorite wineries, Reustle Vineyards. Got an email from them telling me about this weekend, and what was going on in their “cave” this last weekend before the … Continue reading →

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“Life is Good” if you make it so..

Posted on December 14, 2012 by storiesbygary

My birthday has come and gone again, celebrated with my wife a couple evenings ago. Although I don’t look at them as being very special anymore, when I am able to spend it with my wife, it is always special. … Continue reading →

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Hate Me if ya want ! that’s just my opinion !

Posted on December 12, 2012 by storiesbygary

As I draw to the end of 2012 I find myself thinking of all the great things that happened to me this year, the people I met and new friends I now have. The places I traveled to in 2012, … Continue reading →

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“What the Hell did Ya Put in the @@@ Pasta?!!!)

Posted on December 11, 2012 by storiesbygary

Today is one of the two days of the year that are well into becoming traditional special event menu days for myself and love of my life. The “other day” would be Christmas Day, one that over the years was … Continue reading →

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Try something new, put some of Argentina on your table

Posted on December 7, 2012 by storiesbygary

  As you browse the wine section of your favorite wine store or Albertson’s (pretty excellent selection), or even Costco, you will find more and more wines from Argentina. Over the past few years, not only have the processes used … Continue reading →

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Torrontes, a delicious white for the holidays ?

Posted on December 6, 2012 by storiesbygary

With the holidays fast approaching, my thoughts always seem to bend towards what new wines can I introduce to my friends, to complement their holiday meals. This year I had the opportunity of trying a new and exciting wine for … Continue reading →

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You Mom was always right ! Booze is the only answer !

Posted on December 6, 2012 by storiesbygary

It has suddenly come to my attention that I may be “coming down with something” as my mother used to say as I wind down another day. Maybe its payment for all the partying I did last week through the … Continue reading →

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When did you last ask for some of Santa’s “Little Black Homo” ?

Posted on December 4, 2012 by storiesbygary

As I entered the tent for the first time, it was quite evident that this was to be one of my best adventures in hops, second only to a week at Octoberfest in Munich a few years ago. The scent … Continue reading →

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Why my “Cheesy Balls” taste like GOAT ?

Posted on December 3, 2012 by storiesbygary

As I walked into the back room of the kitchen store, I felt my pulse quicken, that slight nervousness combined with unknown anticipation. I would be performing in an arena of strangers, an act I had never endeavored upon before. … Continue reading →

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