Category Archives: Food

Food and wine pairings, recipes, what to drink with what to eat – wine, beer and spirits

Simple Sexy Food

I got this book in the mail the other day, to review. It fits with everything I know about relationships and love. The truth is Valentine’s day is way over-produced. Very few of the dates result in a particularly romantic … Continue reading

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Xmas Passion Egg Nog, the Singleton v. AND the Low Cal (!!) v.

If you don’t want to make a lot, or just feel like making one for a friend, here’s the stripped down version of Christmas Passion. 1 Egg yolk 3 tablespoons sugar 45 ml 1 oz Dark rum 50 ml 1/2 … Continue reading

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Poor Man’s Foie Gras

When I left home, my mother gave me a Betty Crocker cookbook. She knew I didn’t take advice well, but she also knew that when there was nothing else to read I had memorized the contents of toothpaste. I was … Continue reading

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Evolution of a Recipe

One of the more interesting things about cooking is the way some small tweaks can fundamentally change a recipe. My object in telling you all this is to encourage people to cook more and play around. You needn’t be a … Continue reading

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White Wine Leftovers

Got a glass of white left over from last night? Here’s a quick and easy dinner, a staple from the Mediterranean. – Brown boneless pork chops in olive oil (2-4) – wipe out pan – add oil & heat pan … Continue reading

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