A professor friend of mine, from a University in another state, recently lamented to me the undue pressure his graduate students felt in granting favors to their professors. On the side of the professors, they were warned not to make their students feel obligated to do their bidding and have said that the students offer…
As we explore the world of wines we find that as we answer one question others surface. As an aerospace engineer I am always striving to know every little detail why things are the way they are. Then add a passion, such as wine, to this equation and you have a lifetime study. While many…
Sautéed Chicken, Mushrooms and Onions in a Delicious Madeira Wine Sauce Tossed with Penne Pasta and Parmesan… Ingredients Penne Pasta – Enough for 2 servings according to the box 1/4 Red Onion – Chopped 1/2 cup Button Mushrooms – quartered 1 tsp Garlic – chopped, not minced or crushed 1/2 lb Chicken Breast – Cut…
The day before I left the U.S. to chaperone my daughter’s show choir at the Olympics, I signed up for my friend Denise Lowe’s Spanish Wine Tasting Class. I’ve interviewed Denise many times about her work as a wine educator and festival sommelier, but never attended one of her educational tasting classes. Below are the…
I love the local couple, Chris and Patty Connolly, behind the delicious Paso made wines from Les Deux Chats. Now, add one of my favorite chefs, Jason Park of Maru, creating a perfectly paired dinner to showcase their wines and you have a night not to miss! (So don’t forget to make your reservation and…
What is a supra? This is the Georgian word for a “feast.” Food and drink are especially important to the cultures of the Caucasus. The supra is comprised of a vast array dishes oftentimes representing the various regions throughout the country. Let’s not forget the wine. The supra is also accompanied by large amounts of…
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We wanted to make a light and refreshing side salad to go with a beef dish one night and I liked the sound of this one. After our guests arrived, and we plied them with hummus and chips before dinner, the told us to save the salad for another night. So, instead of a side…
AUGUST 15 UPDATE: FIFTY PERCENT DISCOUNT FOR READERS, USE: FOODIE2012 AT CHECKOUT HERE The second annual Los Angeles Epicurean Festival is about to break bread with both trade and public foodies August 26th at the historic Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles. The first event of its kind that brings the purveyors of fine products to…