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An experiment in eating well and drinking better. Cheers!
Couldn’t be happier to cook a rustic Italian meal. Let alone pair it with the nice little Italian Red that I have tonight, the 2006 Villa Medoro Montepulciano D’Abruzzo.Getting Thirsty...I might have mentioned this in a previous posts, but Itali (read full article)
Tonight I crossed borders, pairing a Burgundian Pinot Noir with a Spanish roast chicken dish. While I tried to pair the wine with some regional French cuisine, I didn’t think it was necessary. That’s a lie. I just didn’t want to have to (read full article)
Not the most kosher pairing this time, but good all way through. I chose a nice little Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin Roast dish that was a nice winter warmer with the wines. Getting Hungry...This was one of the recipes from Cook’s Illustrated, (read full article)
It’s the PM of a Thursday night, and I’m walking through the newly established A.M. Wine Shoppe with proprietor Justin Abad. We talk about the wines he has on the shelf. Special selections personally picked from Justin for you, the lucky, little (read full article)
Jesus Christ, aka Jesus Christo, it’s early. I dress early in the morning, so as to not make us late again. I hear that same rap on the door from the day before. I jump up ready. Jonas, “Okay. You’re ready. I’m gonna be downstairs.”He (read full article)
As the crazy conversations with August ensue, those of afterlives and possibilities of being what we are not, a somewhat of what some of us want to believe tests each other’s convictions. These “somewhats” and “maybe so’s” and “what if (read full article)
A sharp knock raps my hotel room door. Blurry eyed and blind, I some how get my legs to work and walk to the door. It's Jonas. "We need to go. We were suppose to be there 10 minutes ago." "mkay." The shower is spared. I dress. Out the door. Down t (read full article)
I and my Spanish Importer, Jonas Gustafsson, arrive into Barcelona and immediately set out in a white Mercedes that blends well with the weather that has just hit the country. We tunnel through passes on our way to Montsant. Patches of white begin t (read full article)
It’s winter. It’s effing cold outside. As much as I want to be healthy and eat that seared tuna salad...it just not gonna happen. Hearty meals keep the blood a flowin’. Every culture knows this. Especially Italians. This dish is truly (read full article)
So, I finally convinced my bank account to do a scotch tasting. A little on the pricey side, but most things, like fine food and finer scotches, are. Now some detractors will decry...and detract...scotch with food. “Why go and waste a beautifu (read full article)
So, I finally convinced my bank account to do a scotch tasting. A little on the pricey side, but most things, like fine food and finer scotches, are. Now some detractors will decry...and detract...scotch with food. “Why go and waste a beauti (read full article)
Let’s get one thing straight. I love me some sherry. Love the fact that it can be enjoyed on its own and with food. It is probably one of the most versatile drinks in the wide world of drinking. Love the stuff. Remembering back to my Sommeli (read full article)
Let’s get one thing straight. I love me some sherry. Love the fact that it can be enjoyed on its own and with food. It is probably one of the most versatile drinks in the wide world of drinking. Love the stuff. Remembering back to my Sommelier (read full article)
As one of the most popular grapes in the world, and wines for that matter, Cabernet Sauvignon has a pretty massive following. The grape is grown in almost every wine growing region in the world, with Bordeaux and Napa keeping the Cab king. But the gr (read full article)
As one of the most popular grapes in the world, and wines for that matter, Cabernet Sauvignon has a pretty massive following. The grape is grown in almost every wine growing region in the world, with Bordeaux and Napa keeping the Cab king. But the (read full article)
It’s Labor Day. And all I want to do is drink a cold Shiner Bock, eat some pork tamales or smoked beef brisket...or both...smothered in queso, of course. Maybe some rice and beans. Maybe a digestif of mescal...This was how it use to go down in my h (read full article)
It’s Labor Day. And all I want to do is drink a cold Shiner Bock, eat some pork tamales or smoked beef brisket...or both...smothered in queso, of course. Maybe some rice and beans. Maybe a digestif of mescal...This was how it use to go down in my h (read full article)
I’ve been marinating on cooking some Sicilian fare for some time now. The island has produced some robust reputations for strong armed flavors. But what about the lighter style of Siclian life? Went there once. The island was gorgeous. All I r (read full article)
I’ve been marinating on cooking some Sicilian fare for some time now. The island has produced some robust reputations for strong armed flavors. But what about the lighter style of Siclian life? Went there once. The island was gorgeous. (read full article)
I am sitting across from an ambassador of a foreign food lifestyle. He leans, with one arm over the chair, waiving his hand in a laissez - faire style, speaking about the subtle intricacies of food and drink. A manner of mastery is constant. And you (read full article)
