Tasting wine is as simple as paying attention to the sight, smell,…
Wine is more enjoyable the more you know about it and the…
Picture this: you’ve made a reservation at your favorite restaurant with close…
I love a homemade, authentic marinara, but sometimes I just want to get dinner on the table fast without sacrificing an ounce of flavor. My version of an elevated store-bought pasta sauce is a fabulous (and quick!) way…
The word caviar is often misused when referring to various types of fish eggs, or roe. Fish roe is a delicacy coming from trout, salmon, or other fish, but is in a different category than caviar, which comes…
The difference between what you sense with your tongue versus your nose might seem obvious, but it’s more difficult than you’d expect. Evaluating wine and distinguishing between tastes—which are objective, measurable, and sensed on the tongue—and flavors—subjective and…
This is an excerpt from the book Red Wine: The Comprehensive Guide To The 50 Essential Varieties & Styles by Kevin Zraly, Mike DeSimone & Jeff Jenssen, Sterling Epicure, 2017. It’s impossible to know exactly where Pinot Noir…
September is here and school is back in session, whether that means virtual, in-person, or a Frankenstein hybrid of Zoom, outdoors, and classroom. Whatever form school takes this year, it is highly likely to be accompanied with extra…
