380,000 Wine & Food Pairings at Your Fingertips
July 12, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Food & Beverage, Products & Resources
Another iPhone app that I’ve discovered! And you know how I love my apps. This one is handy for use at home and while traveling, and appeals to the foodie and wine lover in me.
The new Drinks Matcher, from Nat Decants, is a combination wine sommelier and bartender, all in the convenience of your smart phone. You can quickly choose a wine whether you’re sitting at a restaurant, lounging poolside, or shopping at the supermarket or liquor store. Since the app doesn’t require an internet connection, you can even use it when you’re dining on the patio and some …read more
iPhone App: Find a Farmers Market Near You
June 16, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Food & Beverage, Travel Tips
Another iPhone app to take a look at, and this one has potential when traveling and when at home – Locavore.
It’s designed to keep you in the loop on how to eat locally – that is, what foods are in season and locally available – and will help you locate the nearest farmers market for a shopping trip. You’ll even find a few cooking, recipes, and menu tips courtesy of Epicurean.
While traveling, one of the healthiest and most budget conscious ways to eat is by shopping at a local market. This little app can help make it a little …read more
Family Games on Your iPhone or iTouch
June 2, 2009 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Car Trips, Fun for Families & Kids, Things to See & Do, Travel Tips
How much do I love my iPhone apps? Enough to try out most every iPhone travel app that comes along!
Check out Family Car Games, created by a family of four to help your family pass the time with instructions for 100 different games. You can play the games in the car, on a long flight, or while waiting at the airport. Or waiting anywhere for that matter.
I downloaded the app ($1.99) to check it out. And hey – I like games, too! There seemed to be a nice variety, hitting on a number of different themes, from words games …read more





