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Wine & Food Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Wine & Food Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

How Wine is Evolving in a Post-Climate-Change World

As climate change reshapes the world, winemakers are adapting with creativity and resilience. Discover how innovative techniques, heat-tolerant grape varieties, and emerging wine regions are redefining the future of wine in this transformative era.

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Managing PTSD Through Creativity

Living with PTSD means constant noise and chaos, but creativity has become my lifeline. From writing and game development to gardening and music, staying busy with meaningful projects helps me heal, process emotions, and reconnect with the world. It’s not about escaping—it’s about growing.

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Coding a Game with Replit

Grow crops on Mars, trade resources, and explore rare plant hybrids—while learning crypto through hands-on NFT gardening gameplay.

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Wine & Food Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Wine & Food Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

Why Baking Can Be Therapeutic

Baking became one of the ways I found calm through PTSD, insomnia, and night terrors. This is how flour, dough, and routine helped me feel grounded.

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Wine & Food Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo) Wine & Food Michele Edington (formerly Michele Gargiulo)

Unusual Wine Pairings

Unexpected wine pairings can be some of the most fun. Try Champagne with chips, Port with peanut butter cups, and other deliciously surprising matches.

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