More wine is purchased by Americans for Thanksgiving dinner than for any other holiday. White? Red? There is no simple answer when it comes to what one should serve with the big, bold flavors of Thanksgiving. Following are some affordable American wine recommendations for Turkey Day. 2011 Red Newt Cellars Circle Riesling (Finger Lakes, New […]
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14 November 2012 
Pumpkin Tortellini with Brown Butter and Sage
November 14, 2012 By
This recipe by Chef Anthony Pino of The Dining Room at Anthony David’s and Bin 14 is perfect as a side dish around the holidays. Ingredients: Pumpkin Tortellini, about 2 lbs Butter, 4 ouces William Sonoma Chicken stock, 8 ounces 4 sage leaves Salt and pepper to taste Parsley, chopped to garnish William Sonoma Pecorino Cheese […]
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13 November 2012 
Canadian Brown Sugar Pie (Quebec Tarte au Sucre)
November 13, 2012 By
The Canadian brown sugar pie is a very traditional pie served in eastern Canada, specifically Quebec, around the holidays called ‘tarte au sucre’. My Grand-Mother always made a few sugar pies and froze them to have them on hand for the holidays. It reminds me a bit of pecan pie filling, minus the nuts, but […]
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12 November 2012 
2007 Weingut von Hovel Oberemmeler Hutte Riesling Spatlese
November 12, 2012 By
Had the pleasure of sampling this outstanding wine paired with butternut squash risotto recently. In the glass, it is honey yellow and leggy. On the nose, it is bold and offers peach, clementine and tropical fruit flavors. In the mouth, it has a chewy texture and Asian pear and Meyer lemon flavors with a superb […]
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11 November 2012 
Slow Cooker Quebec Baked Beans
November 11, 2012 By
I have written about Quebec Baked Beans in the past and about how my maternal Grand-Mother fixed this traditional breakfast dish for the family. Last night, I decided to try to make the beans in the slow cooker and they turned out amazing! Ingredients: 2 cups dried white beans 1/2 pound salt pork, cut into 1″ cubes […]
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6 November 2012 
Go Vote!
November 6, 2012 By
Happy Election Day to my fellow Americans. Whichever way you lean, don’t forget to vote!
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31 October 2012 
Top 10 Spooky Halloween Wines
October 31, 2012 By
Know all of you will need a Halloween-appropriate wine after the trick-or-treating is over! Here are ten spooky Halloween wines to uncork on October 31st: 2010 Charles Smith The Velvet Devil Merlot ($12) – Columbia Valley, Washington. 2009 Bogle Phantom ($14) – Yolo County, California. 2008 7 Deadly Zins ($15) – Central Valley, California. 2005 Dracula Syrah ($16) – […]
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31 October 2012 
Pot Roast 101
October 31, 2012 By
When cooler weather comes, the thought of a comforting dish, like a pot roast, sounds very appealing. Conversely, the thought of spending hours slaving over a hot stove does not sound in any way appealing. Here is a simple pot roast recipe that slow cooks in the oven, tastes rich and hearty and is a […]
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29 October 2012 
Gooey Triple Chocolate Brownies
October 29, 2012 By
At my place of employment (my work that pays the bills), there is a mad rush at the end of each month to ship as much merchandise as possible to boost up our revenue dollars. The team of guys who pull the equipment off the shelves, pack it and ship it, work hard to make […]
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28 October 2012 
Butternut Squash and Porcini Mushroom Lasagna
October 28, 2012 By
In the fall, I get inspired to prepare dishes that reflect the season and the autumn harvest. An ingredient I love to use during this time of year is butternut squash. From Butternut Squash and White Asparagus Bisque to Gnocchi with Butternut Squash and Bacon in Sage and Danish Blue Cheese Sauce to the following […]
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