I enjoyed the movie Bottle Shock, about wine, and a curious “contest” of wines held in France in 1976. Learn more here, and how California emerged on the world wine scene.
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Jan10
Seeing Julia’s Kitchen
Since reading about the Julie and Julia Project, since reading My Life in France, and since watching the movie, I haven’t made it to Julia Child’s kitchen at the Smithsonian in Washington. That is, until today. This was a powerful place. First, I got to the museum early on Sunday morning, shortly after it opened, and […]
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Jan5
Foggy Ridge Cider
It wasn’t that long ago that I visited the Foggy Ridge Cidery in southwest Virginia. Their cider went superbly with several dishes I made recently, one a roasted chicken, and another, an apple and sauerkraut pork loin. Beyond wine made from grapes, their cider has an alluring, almost beguiling aroma that keeps your nose in the […]
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Oct24
On Food Blogs and Gourmet
I’m not sure where to write this post (the subject matter is something that fits well into the food scene, but it also borders on my other areas of interest, as well.) Food blogger the Amateur Gourmet took issue with a recent column by Christopher Kimball, and it generated a number of comments. To break-down the […]
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Jul22
How to be a regular…
Interesting advice from New York Magazine: As conventional wisdom goes, there are three golden rules that are fundamental to being a Regular. Go to the restaurant a lot. Don’t be a pain in the ass: Show up on time, say please and thank-you, respect the house and its rules (such as dress code). Always tip 20 percent on the […]
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