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Wine pairings to toast the legacy of Julia Child Updated: Tue, May 15, 2012 Maybe it's in the way one cook browns meat, or another views dessert. Or it may be in the moments when a harried chef seeks perspective in the well-worn pages of "The Way to Cook." One thing's for certain, the late, great Julia Child remains a culinary lodestone in kitchens across America. "She was one of our... Read More
Sour grapes don't end couple's wine dreams Published: Tue, May 15, 2012 Couple plan to modernize family farm with a few vineyards. Read More
Wine of the Week
2001 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Rioja Reserva
 Updated: Tue, May 1, 2012 Spain's Rioja region produces some of the best red wines in the world. And most have a terrific price-quality ratio. Read More
Burgundy: Wine, barging and beyond Published: Tue, May 1, 2012 My favorite corner of France is Burgundy, a region overflowing with edible, drinkable, scenic, and floatable delights. Its rolling hills and a handful of sleepy villages have given birth to the superior wines and fine cuisine that say "French." The city of Beaune, snug within its medieval walls, makes a handy... Read More
Napa Valley and Sonoma County come alive in spring Published: Mon, Apr 23, 2012 Cherry trees' pink- blossomed branches arch over the sidewalks. Wisteria hangs a delicate lavender canopy over the doorways. Meyer lemon trees erupt into clouds of white flowers, grapevines break into buds, and the sun and climbing temperatures dry the grounds softened from the March rains. This must be... Read More
Preserving creativity
Chef Paul Virant puts up pickles and more in a new book
 Updated: Wed, Apr 18, 2012 Figure a million or so cookbooks have been written on home food preservation since self-sealing Mason jars debuted 150 years ago. Few contain recipes as creative as those packed into chef Paul Virant’s new book, “The Preservation Kitchen: The Craft of Making and Cooking With Pickles, Preserves and Aigre-Doux”... Read More
Eugene: Oregon's second city Published: Mon, Mar 19, 2012 Lying at the confluence of the meandering McKenzie and Willamette rivers, the shady, brightly landscaped university town of Eugene is the emerald of the valley. It is considered Oregon's second city behind Portland, but it is a leader in intellectual and lifestyle pursuits. Home to the University of Oregon,... Read More
Getting over 'Easter Bunny Syndrome' Published: Mon, Mar 5, 2012 Many folks who will happily sit down to a chicken dinner, dig into a beef stew or attack a steamed lobster with gusto draw the line at rabbit. Bunny? No thanks. But rabbit is not only a lean and tasty meat but also one of the meats that -- even in urban areas -- can be locally sourced. "American rabbit is... Read More
Wine producers campaign for truth in labeling Updated: Wed, Feb 15, 2012 NAPA, Calif. — Napa Valley wine producers will go a long way to protect their good name, all the way to Thailand if necessary. That's the latest country which has awarded Geographic Indication status to Napa wine, which means they've agreed not to allow sales of wine labeled "Napa" if the grapes inside aren't... Read More
Tips for brides on budgets Updated: Fri, Feb 3, 2012 Between the thrilling proposal and the pre-wedding whirlwind; setting the date, finding the perfect wedding dress, planning the honeymoon; weddings should feel joyous and romantic. But after the wedding, couples should enjoy their newly wedded bliss — not panic about digging themselves out of debt. Read More
Wine of the Week
2006 J&J Eger Eged-Hegy Dulo Kekfrankos
 Updated: Fri, Feb 3, 2012 Hungarian wines encompass much more than sweet Tokajis. Consider this lovely dry red from J&J Eger Wine Co. in the hills 60 miles west of Tokaj. The grape is the indigenous Kekfrankos, and it's made by the winegrower Janos Stumpf in partnership with Canadian master sommelier John Szabo (who's of Hungarian ancestry).... Read More
A Toast to the Bride
Tips and sips for the perfect bridal celebration
 Updated: Fri, Feb 3, 2012 Whether it's an engagement party, bridal shower, the reception or post-wedding brunch, professional event planner Alison Hotchkiss knows a thing or two about creating memorable bridal celebrations. As the founder-owner of Alison Events, and author of "The Destination Wedding Planner: The Ultimate Guide to Planning a... Read More
Former NFL greats serve up wine with a kick Updated: Fri, Jan 20, 2012 What pairs well with your couch, a bowl of popcorn and the Super Bowl? How about a wine with a genuine pigskin pedigree? Sure, beer may be the first beverage that comes to mind when you think about football. But it turns out plenty of football fans like to drink wine ? and quite a few NFL legends like to make it.... Read More
The buzz on bubbly
Which sparkling wines to buy and recipes for festive champagne cocktails
 Updated: Fri, Dec 30, 2011 Alex Day is standing behind the custom bar at the headquarters of Proprietors, the drinks consulting company he and his partner David Kaplan recently set up in downtown Los Angeles — an office cum cocktail lab that they've dubbed Chapter & Verse. "Champagne is always a good idea," Day says as he carefully pours... Read More
Americans are feeling bubbly about Champagne Updated: Thu, Dec 29, 2011 The economy may be in a funk and consumer spending in a slump, but there's one glass that seems to be more than half full ? flutes of Champagne to be precise. After seeing sales tumble as the recession hit, Champagne shipments were up nearly 22 percent comparing the first six months of this year to the same period... Read More
Wines of the Week
2009 Meroi Sauvignon 'Colli Orientali del Friuli'; 2009 Domaine Faiveley Mercurey 'Clos des Myglands, Premier Cru'
 Updated: Thu, Dec 22, 2011 Two wines of the week are featured this week: 2009 Meroi Sauvignon "Colli Orientali del Friuli" The Colli Orientali (eastern hills) of Friuli look right down into Slovenia. The vineyards there are some of the most prized in the region. You can see why when you taste this Sauvignon Blanc from producer Paolo... Read More
Christmas drinking with merry cocktails Updated: Fri, Dec 2, 2011 Christmas brunch can be a civilized way to celebrate the season, not as frantic as Christmas Eve or as fraught with familial tensions as Christmas Dinner. It's also an excellent time to break out the light but festive cocktails that can elevate brunch from a cooked breakfast to a real occasion. Jackson Cannon,... Read More
Wine of the Week
2009 Domaine de la Janasse Côtes-du-Rhône
Updated: Mon, Nov 28, 2011 Wine of the Week: 2009 Domaine de la Janasse Cotes-du-Rhone Villages "Terre d'Argile" I'm loving this Cotes-du-Rhone Villages from a vineyard next door to the domaine's Châteauneuf-du Pape vines in Courthezon. No simple red, Domaine de la Janasse's cuvee "Terre d'Argile" is a blend of 55 percent Grenache with... Read More
Truffles are mushrooming in the Napa Valley Published: Tue, Nov 22, 2011 "If I can't have too many truffles, I'll do without truffles" — Colette All right, it was decadent, self-indulgent, over the top and a bit expensive, but it was one of the greatest culinary weekends of my life — the Annual Truffle Festival in California's Napa Valley, organized by the American Truffle Co.... Read More
Wine gift giving tips for novice vinophiles Updated: Tue, Nov 15, 2011 Trendy, tasty and one-size-fits-all, wine is a versatile holiday gift, whether you're on your way to a house-warming or looking out for something for the in-laws. But navigating the world of wine can be a trial for the novice vinophile. Enter wine experts, who have a few tips on how not to send the wrong message... Read More
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