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Deep ruby color in the glass. Red berry and tart cherries on the nose that carry over to the palate. Light tannins and good acidity. Spicy/sweet finish. Pairings: Grilled red meat, game, hard cheeses. Style: Red Wine Grape Type(s): Blend of Syrah, Kotsifali and Mandilari Region: Crete, Greece Price: $12
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A friend from Pennsylvania brought this to dinner one night and I served it with a salted caramel dessert, which was an okay pairing but would have been better with a dessert not so sweet. This ice cider is produced from a blend of apples grown and pressed by Solebury Orchard. The juice is […]
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This is a great recipe for those chilly winter days or for any day where you simply don’t feel like slaving over a hot stove. These stuffed cabbage are hearty and you won’t even miss the meat as the cremini mushrooms are earthy and meatlike. I use a Savoy cabbage for this recipe as I […]
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It’s the 25th year of the Boston Wine Expo and the event and seminars are going to rock Seaport Hotels and World Trade Center! The 2016 Boston Wine Expo is bigger and better than ever! The 2016 Boston Wine Expo will be pouring more than 1,800 wines from over 200 wineries from around the world, […]
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It’s the New Year and most folks are looking for ways to eat healthier in 2016. A great way to help with this is to sign up for a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. The basic idea of a CSA is that a farmer grows for a group of members who have purchased “shares” in […]
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If Jonata makes a “just decent” wine, I haven’t had it. This is another super effort by winemaker Matt Dees. Smoke and spice with fruit notes on the nose. Dark berries, pepper notes, chocolate flavors. The half of the bottle I’d decanted was clearly softer but with still with lovely fruit. The half not decanted […]
[Continue reading...]As I did in 2015, I’ll be continuing with my mission to go meatless on Mondays. It’s been rather easy to make the change as I love roasting a whole bunch of veggies on Sundays that I then use on Mondays in salads with couscous, quinoa or freekeh. For those not familiar with freekeh, it’s […]
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A few weeks ago I was invited to explore South Africa wines via a virtual tasting. I’ve explained the concept of virtual wine tastings in previous posts but for those who are new to the idea, here’s how they go: Open some bottles in the varietal or brand being showcased. Get some people together to […]
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Chefs Bryan Gregg and Ehren Ryan of Common Lot, opening in February 2016 in Millburn, will collaborate at Escape Montclair on a five-course dinner on Wednesday January 13 at 7PM. The menu is as follows: 1st Course Hirame / puffed rye / smoked apple – Chef Gregg 2nd Course Celery root / chicken skin / […]
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My job has me on the road more than not and while I’m away from home, I’m going to be sure I have some fantastic meals. From coast to coast, north to south, over the Atlantic and back, I’ve narrowed down all the great dishes I’ve enjoyed in 2015 into a top 15 list, in […]
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