Recipes from the Morgue: Halloween in July-August

The morgue is looking tasty—said no one, ever. Except maybe the day I filmed my very own horror cooking “show!” Yep. I can cross “become a horror chef” off my bucket list, for now. Here’s how it all went down: I joined the Horror Writers Association. I found an online volunteer form soliciting videos/panels for… Continue reading Recipes from the Morgue: Halloween in July-August

Bring on the Sharks: Amity Island “Jaws” Red Wine Blend

A calamity in Amity?!! Hold my wine cozy. I’m going in. Here’s what the frenzy’s all about: something full-bodied, with hints of berries—and swimmingly fintastic—is hitting liquor stores everywhere. It’s the Amity Island Red Blend “Jaws” wine by the Fior di Sole wine company in California—and if wine glasses were boats, I’d want one as… Continue reading Bring on the Sharks: Amity Island “Jaws” Red Wine Blend

Cocaine Shark, the Movie: Side Effects and the Perfect Wine Pairing

Raging oceanic waters, teeming with coked-up sharks, are a sci-fi creator’s fever dream—I thought. But then Nate sent me this article: “Sharks in Brazil Test Positive for Cocaine, Say Scientists.” About thirteen sharks, off the city of Rio de Janeiro tested positive for cocaine, according to the article. And, upon further research, I discovered a… Continue reading Cocaine Shark, the Movie: Side Effects and the Perfect Wine Pairing