Category Archives: Food and Wine

With the holidays upon us, and all the shopping that entails, why worry about picking the perfect wine for your festive table? There is enough pressur... Read More

Sometimes it just takes a little something special to liven up what would otherwise be an ordinary dinner. This roasted cauliflower recipe is a delici... Read More

I like to cook, but putting up to 21 meals on the table every week as I did when my children were young is a duty I am happy to be free of. Following ... Read More

A hilly corner of the Veneto in northern Italy was awarded Unesco World Heritage designation this past July, and odds are you are already familiar wit... Read More

Are you looking for something new and unusual to try when hosting a dinner party this season? Fall is the perfect time to host a “Portfolio Wine Din... Read More

Ushering in the 50s Experience #40: Bottomless Brunch My lovely beautician Leanne told me about a very drunken afternoon she experienced a while ba... Read More

Gin has enjoyed a colorful, yet ignoble history appropriate for the Halloween season. From swashbuckling pirates to James Bond many throughout history... Read More

Saying the word “Mediterranean” brings an easy smile, conjuring up images of pristine beaches, azure water, fragrant air, fresh delicacies from th... Read More

Have you ever wondered if “wine in a can” tastes good? Are you hesitant to give up your wine bottles in favor of a can? I am here to help you ... Read More

When it's too hot to heat up the oven and therefore your kitchen...let the grill save the day.  Though the basic recipe calls for using pizza tiles i... Read More

With summer splurges behind us and the holidays on the distant horizon, it’s a good time to focus a little energy on maximizing your buying power wh... Read More

Summer means it's time to relax, slow the pace, and enjoy the long, warm days.  For relaxing by the pool, wine is the ideal complement. Here are my t... Read More