Annie McKay
Location
North Cascades, Washington
School
Università Degli Studi Di Scienze Gastronomiche
Expertise
Food Anthropology, Natural Wine, Food & Wine Tourism
- Annie leads boutique, private food tours through Italy, where clients learn to shape fresh pasta, make cheese, and sip on local grape varietals.
- She completed level III with the Wine & Spirit Trust Education.
- Annie loves the intersection of food and design and is quite skilled at playing with her food in the name of art.
Experience
Annie is a natural wine sommelier, food anthropologist, and travel designer based in Washington state. She has worked with travel and hospitality experts, gourmet chefs, and winemakers in France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, India, New Zealand, and around the U.S. Annie is part of the Slow Wine Coalition and curates a 200-bottle selection at a specialty shop in the North Cascades, creates digital and print food and wine content, holds pop-up tasting events, and is the guest chef at a boutique, garden-to-table lodge in New Zealand.
Education
Annie holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in cultural anthropology and art and received her Master's in gastronomy from Università di Scienze Gastronomiche di Pollenzo in Piemonte, Italy.
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Stories By Annie McKay
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This list of classic sandwiches and beer pairings takes into account all of the above to make dreamy combinations that you will want to order again and again.
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Sparkling wine adds a delectable, effervescent fizz to cocktails. Here are some of the most refreshing drinks to make with this bubbly ingredient.
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With warmer weather comes a fresh taste for wine. So, this expert sommelier has selected some favorite sparkling vinos to drink during the spring season.
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Looking to enjoy some delicious vintages in the City of Light? We're here to help. From bistros to bars, these are the best places to drink wine in Paris.
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When you're frolicking in Stockholm and need a coffee break, head over to these bakeries to fika the Swedish way: with a kanelbullar and kaffe, of course.
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An insulated tumbler is valuable whether you're a commuter, traveler, or want your beverages to stay at their preferred temperature. These are the top brands.
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Seattle has a world of great food available for dinners, and one of the top things to eat? Burgers. A local tells us about their tops picks in the Emerald City.
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While any coffee can have interesting tastes, some roasters go above and beyond to make sure their coffee has a unique flavor. These brands are doing just that.
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Canned caramel sauce is a crucial ingredient for bakers and home cooks to keep on hand. With these creative uses, you can make the most out of your pantry.
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Natural wine has no true definition, but it is more than finding specks of wine in your glass. We tried the best natural wine brands so you don't have to.