As ubiquitous as the summer sun, Corona is the beer you think of when you think of the beach. You can thank the brand’s marketing department for that one. Since 1926, the company has been associating those iconic clear bottles with palm trees and sand, some top images that pop in your head when you think of vacations and relaxation.

1. Where did you receive your training? I went to college at Drexel University and graduated with a culinary degree and a minor in entrepreneurship. While I was at Drexel, I did an externship at Alla Spina, a then-Marc Vetri restaurant.

Happy summer, all! After an unreasonably cold spring, we sure are due for some summer sunshine to warm our shoulders and brighten our moods. I love opening the door to a bright sunny morning inviting me to a walk through my garden with the promise of a new day’s surprises – the strawberries that ripened overnight, the cucumber that appeared like delicious summer magic; it really is the best part of the day.

Brunello di Montalcino is famous for its bold and long-lived red wines. It is one of the most sought-after wines, not just in Italy but all over the world.