First, let me apologize for not having written in such a long time. Family commitments and a few personal situations came up and I just didn’t find the time. But, we’re here now, so here we go… This column is about food and its counterpart, wine. You put those two things together and you haveContinue reading “The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship”
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CHATEAU de MACARD BORDEAUX SUPERIOR 2015
Bordeaux wines refer to any wines produced in the Bordeaux region of southwestern France. Most Bordeaux are reds, but also produced in the region are some whites and a small smattering of rose. Winemaking in this region was originally introduced by the Romans for local consumption, mostly Roman soldiers, and production has been continuous sinceContinue reading “CHATEAU de MACARD BORDEAUX SUPERIOR 2015”
MY NONNA's BEEF BRACIOLE
Sundays always meant church, then food…and lots of it. Sunday was a day of rest for most people, but Grandpa had to work at least 1/2 day at the ravioli store. And Grandma (nonna), well, she didn’t have that luxury. Her day started early with the cooking and what women in those days did. Gravy,Continue reading “MY NONNA's BEEF BRACIOLE”
THE RISE OF THE "SUPER TUSCAN"
Tuscany is a region in central Italy which is known for many things. The mediterranean climate with beautiful temperate summers, mild winters and long sunny growing seasons make it a perfect region for farming and for vacationing. Tourism is a staple of the region’s economy. The scenery is breathtaking with lush, green rolling hills, tree-linedContinue reading “THE RISE OF THE "SUPER TUSCAN"”
WHAT'S THE REAL GOOD LIFE
Tony Bennett sings a bittersweet song about it. Kenney Chesney learns about it at a bar after a fight with his wife. The good life. That’s what this column is supposed to be about. But what is it exactly. How do you get it, maintain it. Well, here are a few ideas… Coming home afterContinue reading “WHAT'S THE REAL GOOD LIFE”
WHY BOTHER TO CHOOSE
“Vino bianco con pesce. Con carne, rosso.” (“White wine with fish. With meat, red.”) Old Italian saying. Old sayings have to get started someplace, but this one really makes me scratch my head sometimes. How did this one get started? Who really sat down and taste-tested different wines with different dishes and how did thisContinue reading “WHY BOTHER TO CHOOSE”
OPICI VINO BIANCO
“the fish bottle wine” The Opici wine bottle invokes so many memories that it is even hard to put into words. Years back when I was first married (which goes back quite a ways) I was drawn to this wine because of the distinctively styled bottle, which was at the time my first consideration. But,Continue reading “OPICI VINO BIANCO”
A GIFT FROM THE SEA
If wine is he blood of life then food is the heart. Whatever your preference, beef, pork, fish, it always pays to put a little time into your cooking. That is what gives it the love that all dishes crave, but it also give you the chance to show off your creativity, your self. NeverContinue reading “A GIFT FROM THE SEA”
Cantine Colosi Terre Siciliani
“In vino veritas” (In wine there is truth). Sicilian Proverb Sicily is an island located on the southernmost tip of the “boot” of italy. In truth, the island looks like the boot, or the mainland, is kicking it away. But this beautiful island, with its mountains, small towns and vineyards has become somewhat of aContinue reading “Cantine Colosi Terre Siciliani”
Very Pleased to meet you
Hello. And welcome to my blog. Thank you so much for checking it out and I do hope that you will enjoy it and check back often. This blog is about food, wine and the good life which they bring. Let me start though by saying that I am not a chef, nor am IContinue reading “Very Pleased to meet you”
