Unexpected Lessons From A Kitchen
This week’s post differs in that it is only about cooking. However one of my latest Forbes posts is about a British Columbia winery. In the future
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Bordeaux’s Difficult to Pronounce Wine Region – Pessac Leognan
Established as a wine appellation in 1987, Pessac-Leognan was formerly referred to as Haut-Graves. This wine region sits just south of Bordeaux city. Actually, part
Slow Cooked In Barolo Wine …
Recent Forbes posts include one published today – about how a Michelin star meal can be affordable. Other posts include the opening of Vinitech in
Precious Does Not Have To Be Expensive – With Wine, Travel Or Food
The bottles most cherished in my little cellar are neither renowned or expensive. Instead, they deliver memories. There is the 2008 Clos Apalta, purchased in
‘Tis The Season For Wine Movies
The Winemakers’ Cooking Companion cookbook is now being represented by an aspiring young literary agent (also with a background in financial consulting) who is based
‘Vin de Garage’ in Northern California
Some friends, known since youth, joined gangs, fraternities, rotary clubs, professional associations or workers unions. A few became “garagistes.” According to French lore, garagistes, or
California Versus France
During past weeks I’ve traveled from NoCal to SoCal, as they say – from the Sierra Nevada Mountains of northern California to the gilded sand
More Irish Wine
I’m traveling through California (sampling wines) – so this post will be short and light. Years ago I wrote about Irish wine, as well as
The Power of Food, Why Vets Turn Sommeliers, and The Taste of Zambela
First – friends who own La Galerie Restaurant recently hosted food and cuisine visionary Claus Meyer‘s flying visit from New York to Blaye, Bordeaux – which
Claus Meyer’s New Venture, and Culinary Beauty from South Africa
In just over a week’s time, chef Claus Meyer will visit our small town of Blaye in the countryside of southwest France. Claus was a
