My mom was coming for dinner and always wants veggies and soup, husband needs meat and teen wants pasta. I’m such a middle child I aimed to please all three when I found this recipe from Country Living. I’d never worked with Chard before and it added a rustic vegetative quality we all liked, and…
I hope that Robin Leach will forgive me for using his motto from “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” to title my article. In the West, we typically pair caviar with Champagne. However in Eastern Europe, it is more prevalent to pair caviar with chilled vodka. I thought it would be fun to take a…
After reading Eve’s article on Hungry Cat’s Oyster Bar, I was inspired to say a few words on what wines pair best with “The Pearl of the Sea.” One does not have to be a sommelier, or James Bond, to know the classic pairing to be with Champagne. And it seems with agent 007, the…
We’ve all heard the tired cliché, red wine with meat and white wine with fish. I’m just curious as to who made these rules? In all my travels, I have yet to find where it is etched in stone that these rules are steadfast. I seriously doubt the wine gods consented to such mindless twaddle….
The Anniversary Dinner by Chef Chessa Features First Grade White Truffles, Piemonte Wines and a Custom Designed Sicilian Thalass Plate to Commemorate 41 Years of Italian Culinary History WHO: Piero Selvaggio and VALENTINO Executive Chef Nico Chessa WHAT: In celebration of the 41st Anniversary of Valentino, and in anticipation of The Next 40 Years, Owner Piero Selvaggio presents a spectacular Bianco Pregiato white truffle tasting menu with personally…
The Fifth Annual Berkeley Wine Festival Features Dinner Series with Frog’s Leap Winery, Kenwood Vineyards, Chimney Vineyards and a Grand Opening Reception With Over 45 Wines Now in its fifth year, the acclaimed Berkeley Wine Festival held at The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa, will kick off with a Grand Opening Reception on Saturday, March 1 from 4-8 p.m., where…
As expected, my changes are in italics below… Chef Lance Cowart’s Garlic Chicken Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon olive oil additional herbs and spices, as desired Directions 1. Preheat oven to 450°F Line a baking dish or cookie sheet with aluminum foil and lightly…
As the first rays of sunlight filled the room, she quietly stirred. Wiping the sleep from her eyes, she woke to greet a glorious day. Surrounded by her nest of pillows, she brought herself to full height and savored the aroma that permeated the air. “Coffee,” she muttered to herself. “I wonder what blend he’s…
Today I am once again joined by friend and fellow sommelier, Ivelisse Negroni. We are in the southwest of France, and have been exploring the picturesque vineyards of Dordogne prefecture. After a long day in the countryside, our trek has come to an end Bergerac. This lovely little town has much more to it than…
Today I am joined by friend and fellow sommelier, Ivelisse Negroni. We are in the small historical town of Samur in the French region of Pays de la Loire. This area is renown for its chateaus and of course, their wine. From our patio table, we have a lovely view of the plaza square. We…