Sauced In New York Sometimes the food is in the sauce, sometimes we are
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EVERYONE LIKES A BARGAIN
When we cook dinner at home, we almost always crack open a bottle of wine. Now for a casual dinner at home several times a week, you would be reluctant to use the blockbuster wines kept in your cellar for special occasions or for dinners with valued friends who know their wines. (Having said that, I do not slavishly adhere ... Read More » -
OLD FAITHFUL
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BOUTIQUE ITALIAN WINES
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CHURCHILL’S… MUCH MORE THAN A STODGY PORT WINE
Pre-Camino mandatory stop: Porto, Portugal, where you are greeted at the reception desk in your hotel with a glass of Port wine. Not a bad way to start a vacation pilgrimage! After some 16 hours en route, Porto greeted us with sun, smiles and lovely tannins. A quick nap at the elegant Hotel Park Atlantic, a shower, and we were ready ... Read More » -
THIS APPLE DID NOT FALL FAR FROM…
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LEAST FAVORITE COLOR: PINK
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THE SWEET AND THE SPICY
I’ve discovered in recent months that Instagram is a great way to cull interesting culinary ideas and discover new beverages to imbibe. I follow Dogfish Head beer to learn about their latest collaborations (and to covet their bocce court). Smitten Kitchen and Ida Garten are always making me drool. But even outside professional Instagrammers, I’m finding new ideas with the ... Read More » -
HOW DO YOU CHEERS?
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PAELLA AND THE ART OF GIVING BACK
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TREATISE ON YOGA PANTS
Yes, the most comfortable pants in the world are yoga pants. But they were made to be worn to yoga class. Or at your own home, when guests are not coming over. Unless you run yoga classes at your home. Please, please, women! Keep your yoga pants where they belong! They are a small slice of heaven, regardless of your ... Read More » -
THE END OF THE MAYAN CALENDAR
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IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME
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PAST AND PRESENT…
We had a fantastic Sunday night. Dennis wanted to make dinner. When he wants to cook, I have to force myself out of head chef mode, and accept instead the title of sous chef. Or just cheerleader sometimes. (Cue glass of wine.) Dennis was working on some appetizer recipes for Thanksgiving on Sunday. We tasted a Buffalo Chicken Dip, sinfully, ... Read More » -
THE LAZY BAKER
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JUST DESSERTS
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FRANKENPINE?
[youtube id=”Hajwg6kxpQ4″ width=”600″ height=”350″] How awesome and timeless is the Charlie Brown Christmas special? I remember waiting for it every year as a child, laughing at Charlie Brown’s tree, and at Lucy’s relentless pursuit of Schroeder. There are classic lines in the special, as well as scenes, themes and music that is not replicated elsewhere. I especially appreciated the piano ... Read More » -
LIAR, LIAR, PANTS ON FIRE!
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WILD IRELAND
