Opening the Trentingrana
September landed me in Trento, Italy, a guest of renowned sparkling wine producer, Ferrari. Their wines are magnificent (on which more later), but the trip…
Food
Thanksgiving Wine Pairing
No single wine pairs perfectly with the Thanksgiving meal, but many styles can shine on your table
Pairing Wine and Cheese, Made Easy
Pairing wine and cheese is tricky, but simple rules can assure success
Zinfandel Gelato
A recipe for Zinfandel Gelato, seasoned with spices.
Happy Birthday, Julia Child
Julia Child would have been 100 years old today. She hasn’t been gone long; she died only in 2004, two days before her 92nd…
Un Petit Repas
There’s something exquisite about a little meal like this—un petit repas, en français. It is simple, it is complex, and its allure lies somewhere in between.
Riesling Goes With Everything
Read my latest tips on pairing wine with food in a new Palate Press article, published yesterday. Which of these rules ring true for you?…
Gouda, Plus Wine
“The older the cheese, the smaller the bite.” It’s an old expression, less adage than dictum. Young, fresh cheeses have high water content, soft texture, and…
States of Grace
It is October, and so my vegetable garden is not in a state of grace. The tomato plants are, of the assembed, the most…
First of the Garden Meals, 2010
Suppertime. There's no veg in my fridge, nor fruit, for that matter. No meat, and only a little cheese. But I do have veg…
Rustic Onion Tart
It never wins prizes for its looks, but this rustic pastry with caramelized onions, Gruyere, and bacon always wins hearts. When I serve it…
Roasted Delicata Squash
Tonight I roasted delicata with garlic and oil, an easy fall staple. Roasting brings out squash's sweetness and mellows the garlic, and delicata's…