Melissa Darnay·Dec 16, 2020How to Read a Wine Label — Melissa DarnayIf trying to decipher a wine label gives you a headache, you need a little wine therapy. Pour a glass and get straight answers.
Melissa Darnay·Dec 11, 2020How Oak Wine Barrels Affect the Flavor of Wine — Melissa DarnayWine has been around for thousands of years. Before glass bottles were invented, wood barrels were used to store, transport and sell wine…
Melissa Darnay·Dec 14, 2017The Gringa and the Sea: A Panama StoryHave you ever tackled Mother Nature… and lost?
Melissa Darnay·Nov 26, 2017Thanksgiving in Panama: A Tale of Two CulturesThanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays, perhaps because I love the ritual of cooking as much as I love sharing food with…
Melissa Darnay·Nov 21, 2017Oceanfront Real Estate in Panama for Under $200,000The average budget for a foreigner investing in Panama is about $300,000, but there are many great options that are great buys for $200,000…
Melissa Darnay·Nov 12, 2017How Does Panama Compare to California?I was reading an article this morning about a man’s daily life in Silicon Valley. Since I grew up in California, I was intrigued…