Category Archives: Food and Wine

Chefs look to the season for inspiration as do sommeliers. Traditionally, in winter, menus tend towards heartier dishes and the wines follow suit. If ... Read More

Go classic with a twist this new year season by adding a unique spirit to the mix. Here are a few ideas to check out: the American Godfather, a Smoky ... Read More

There are more stories and rumors about Champagne than about any other wine in history. Why does this drink evoke so much lore? Why have important fig... Read More

Every party seems to have its own hostess selected specialty cocktail. But who says you have to fill your house with 30+ guests before you can have a ... Read More

Scalloped potatoes are a rich and wonderfully decadent dish that is the perfect accompaniment to a roast, ham or turkey. The normal scalloped potatoes... Read More

This is a famous old Texas dish. It’s not as nearly as hot as it sounds because the old adage is true: ¾ dairy products calm the fire of hot foods.... Read More

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