My family started Round 1 last night with the Secret Santa exchange, and today we shall move to Round 2 with presents for the kiddies and a very long day of eating. Yes, that's the family specialty.I'm giddy to announce that I GOT A STOCKING this year!!!!!!! I love,...
At last, the heady realm of food and wine pairing is demystified for the hungry (and thirsty) layman. Mark and I chat with Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page about their new book, What to Drink with What You Eat, and discover their philosophy about a sensual approach to it all...
My bottle of Allure Estates Olio Nuovo 2006 just arrived, and I don't know what to do with myself. They've outdone themselves, because this year's vintage is even better than last year's; I won't even use this one for cooking, as it is to be enjoyed solely for dipping and...
Food Philosophy #33: Tasting Wine with the SensesYou’ve probably tasted wine with your tongue, but have you ever engaged all of your senses in the process? How about your retronasal passage?Explore along with me as I learn how to approach wine more sensually – and how the mind can...
I’ve crafted the habit of taking time each December to reflect on the past year and its adventures, and this year’s rewind has been exceptionally fun. When I glimpse at the mental snapshot of where we were twelve months ago, I see that the days were long, the nights were...
Food Philosophy #32: The Stress-Free Holiday HostIf you want to avoid a feeling of overwhelm this holiday season, consider some of our hosting tips for remaining calm and collected -- and that means cocktail parties, people! Mark and I discuss the ins and outs of hosting a fun evening...