Long hot days and starry nights near the shore call for the refreshing, tannic sips of Rosé. Rosé is made from red wine grapes with a shorter period of skin contact during crushing and initial fermentation than when making a Red. Less time means a more pale color–like a blush–and a lighter, less tannic body. […]
READ
Previous Next Chenin Blanc is like the chameleon of grapes because it blends in so well. It is said that you can find a Chenin Blanc wine for any occasion. When Chenin blanc is vinified dry it produces a lean, minerally wine with flavors of pear, quince, ginger and chamomile. Often there are also flavors of […]
READ
Just arriving into our Garden Center are the Coneflowers, a Perennial Favorite here at Sickles. From mid-summer through the fall their vibrant colors burst into a spectacular display. The vivid colors are almost unreal. Coneflowers, also known by their genus name Echinacea, are part of the Daisy Family, which is why they are so bright […]
READ
Black garlic has been used for centuries in Asian cuisine, and we’re thrilled to now carry it in our produce department. It is aged garlic, whose fermentation process prevents spoilage, mellows out the harsh acidity, and contains twice the amount of anti-oxidants. Perhaps most refreshing of all, black garlic won’t give you that breath! The […]
READ
If Caswell-Massey was favored by the previous fathers of our country, then they may just be good enough for your dear old Dad! Just in time for Father’s Day, our Gift department now features Caswell-Massey. Founded in Newport, Rhode Island in 1752, Caswell-Massey has sold the finest soaps and perfumes since before the American Revolution. […]
READ
We always like to say flavor follows nutrition. Our palates and appreciation for flavor was developed over millennia of humans eating for survival, and what tasted good was a signal that it was rich in nutrition. We are very fortunate to live today in a food world of more convenience and variety, but at Sickles […]
READ
When it comes to the best cuts in town you can rely on Sickles Meat Department to be there for you. We pride ourselves working with small farms and producers to ensure fresh, safe proteins for your family. Now that it is summertime and we want to be by the grill, we go for succulent […]
READ
Sickles has always made it our mission to Share Good Food, so we loved it when our Sushi Department introduced a delicious new dish, the seared Tuna Tataki Bowl, inspired by the new products on our Gourmet shelves. This noodle bowl comes with a rich and refreshing dressing made from Seed + Mill Tahini, organic […]
READ
Our Garden Center is thick with the intoxicating fragrance of roses in bloom. June is National Rose Month, reminding us this is the perfect time to start you own rose garden. Come and find the rambling roses, shrubs, and climbers of your rose garden dream at Sickles. We have rewarding options for those without a […]
READ
Homegrown peppers bring so much joy (and pain) to our late summer salads and dishes. And they are gift that can give though out the cold winter by pickling or making a hot sauce with them. It is not secret we love hot sauces. If you want to get started with your own pepper field […]
READ
If you love dry white wines with strong, fruit fragrance, Sauvignon Blanc is the grape for you. Sauvignon Blanc grows prolifically across the world, on five continents, but the grape takes its name wild white from French, where it probably originates. The grape ripens best slowly on the vine with plenty of sun and no […]
READ
Hops have always been an important part of beer, perhaps now more than ever due to innovation and cross breeding of varietals. Each week at Bottles we get fresh, new beers that flex uncommon flavors, in large part due to hops. So we took some notes and sharing here how hops build a better beer. […]
READ
