Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
Growing up, my mom made the most succulent food one could ever want, but she wasn’t a baker. In her short baked goods repertoire, is what we French Canadians call “Biscuits Frigidaire”. Each time I make these icebox cookies, it brings back memories of getting the wax paper-wrapped cookie dough log out of the freezer […]
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Value Riesling that’s both on the sweet side but has a nice level of acidity. Typical apple nose with a honeyed flavor. Relatively easy to find, and what you’d expect from a sweeter Mosel Riesling. Had it paired with scallops at North Shore Bistro in Milwaukee (quite yummy by the way) and it was a […]
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Autumn is here whether we were ready for summer to end or not. Embrace the new season with these five comfy recipes: Chunky Tomato Basil Bisque Meatloaf 101 Potato Gnocchi with Pork and Wild Mushroom Ragu Beer-Braised Slow Cooker Pork Roast Canadian Brown Sugar Pie What are some of your favorite fall recipes? Please share […]
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Enjoyed this wine last night paired with grilled prime rib and thought it was all you’d want in a Brunello: Big, beefy, silky, complex. Noseful of black berries, jammy, earthy mouthful and long, slightly tannic finish. Not sure how many Brunellos of this caliber can be found in this price range, but probably not many. […]
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No, this recipe isn’t for the faint of heart (literally and figuratively) – it’s rich, decadent and perfect on a cool evening. This recipe came about because I was looking for ways to use up my huge harvest of sage. Serve this as a side dish or starter as a little goes a long way. […]
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Had this Burgundy at a dinner party hosted by my father in Quebec, Canada. Hoping this wine is available in the USA as it’s a pretty nice example of French Pinot Noir at a very affordable price. On the nose is a light fruity, fresh aroma. On the palate is the typical black cherry, but […]
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Enjoyed this wine at a steakhouse, yes, a steakhouse, but paired with seared diver scallops over creamed corn. It’s a lovely, affordable Viognier that would complement spicy foods, rich white/cheesy sauces and grilled fish very well. For those not familiar with Viognier, it’s rich and bold with tropical fruit flavors and floral aromas. In the […]
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As many of you know, I travel quite a bit for business, and as such, I often eat solo in hotels and/or nearby restaurants. Now, I could look at this as a drag and unpleasant experience, but I do not. I love exploring local foods and restaurants I’ve heard about, so I make a point […]
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It was just Labor Day weekend and that typically means me heading up to Quebec to see my family. It’s one of a dozen trips I take each fall, but one that’s not work-related, so I try to enjoy every minute of it. This year, food ran the gamut from Quebec’s famous/infamous poutine to smoked […]
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I was told about Michael by a Twitter follower who was outraged that I’d eaten at my hotel’s mediocre restaurant while I could have been dining at this great dining establishment in the vicinity of my Chicago North Shore office. I was touched that a local foodie would go out of his way to recommend […]
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