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FALL HAS ARRIVED
As the crisp, cool air rolls in, it’s apparent that summer is coming to an end. While many prefer the warmth of the summer, there is something soothing and nostalgic about the fall. With autumn come thoughts of warm apple crumble, pumpkin patches, and brilliant foliage. Autumn is about that familiar, sweet calm with family…
Read MoreTHE PERFECT MOSCOW MULE
Seems like everywhere you look today, some fancy mixologist in some chic, unmarked tavern in NYC is inventing a new recipe like a “Rose Peartini” or the “Blackberry-Gin Fizz.” As innovative and exciting as new drink recipes may be, there is something special about the tried and true recipes of yesteryear like the “Tom Collins,”…
Read MoreTHE OLYMPICS ARE HERE!
Every four years, the Olympic Summer Games unite the world in celebration. The Summer Olympiad will take place in London, England from July 27th through August 12th. A total of 306 events will be held across 26 sports. Most are familiar with the Olympic staples: Gymnastics, Track & Field, and Swimming. However, a number of…
Read MoreIT’S WEDDING SEASON
In the words of Jeremy Grey from the hit movie Wedding Crashers “What do you like better, Christmas or wedding season?…The answer would be, um, wedding season!” Wedding season, traditionally spans June through September but varies depending on geography. It’s the time of year when new life is blooming and love is in full swing.…
Read MoreMemorial Day: Kicking Off The Summer
Grab the hot dogs, hamburgers, shades, and flip-flops – Memorial Day Weekend is three weeks away! It’s the unofficial start to the always-too-short season of barbecue, biking, boating, and beaching. Celebrated across the United States to honor the men and women who lost their lives serving in the Armed Forces, Memorial Day is both a holiday…
Read MoreSEE YOU IN VEGAS!
In four days Las Vegas will play host to the 69th WSWA Annual Convention and Exposition. Some of the largest wine and spirits brands in the world will gather at Caesar’s Palace to mix, mingle, and exhibit their products to increase their brand recognition. Expect lots of sampling! GAP Promotions (Booth #313) will exhibit game…
Read MoreHAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY
St. Patrick’s Day gives us that much-needed boost as we await escape from the winter doldrums and look toward spring. The patron saint and national apostle of Ireland, credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland, likely never imagined that he would be the impetus for the creation of, ‘hold your shillelaghs’ and green beer! The wearing of…
Read MoreWINTER IS “FINALLY” HERE
We’ve experienced the eerie feeling of 60-degree weather in December, and the presence of green grass, even after the first of the year. We’ve had a couple of bursts of snow but, I think we can all agree it doesn’t really look like winter around here – yet. The Old Farmer’s Almanac (n.d.), predicted that,…
Read MoreHAPPY HOLIDAYS!
We may not have snow along the coast here in New England, but the holiday season is well underway (with cold weather arriving just in time…cue, “the office is freezing!”). The GAP elves are just returning from a two-day holiday retreat at the beautiful Wentworth by the Sea in Newcastle, NH. Amidst the amazing holiday…
Read MoreKNOW YOUR BEER
The GAP team is undeniably passionate about beer. With so many varieties and styles from which to choose, we’ve found that just a little bit of knowledge can help ensure that you select something you will enjoy. All beer is categorized as either lager or ale. Within these two categories, there are different varieties of…
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