A Sunday paella
I had planned to follow a recipe for this, but the morcilla I had bought and forgotten about, smelt fetid and unsafe. A few modifications and late additions resulted in this. . .Ingredients: 250g of chicken thigh1 teaspoon each of Juniper berries and b...
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Spring in Amsterdam (The Restaurant)
Situated in a lovely part of Amsterdam with a village feel that reminds me of certain parts of New York and London (but with more canals and lower rise buildings), Fred had telephoned ahead to strong-arm them into giving us a good table (on account of it being my birthday). They delivered on that front,...
Wines of Andalucia: On the Rise and Worthy of Far Greater Attention
I wish I was a winemaker, it seems such a wonderfully exciting, creative and honest thing to be. The skill and dedication required to make great wine beggars belief – the life consists of seriously hard work, but to the observer it seems attractive – idyllic even. Whenever I hear about mavericks who create little...
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The Standard Grill, Meatpacking District, New York
Under the High Line, one of the seven wonders of New York City, where peace and tranquility mix with rare greenery on a former raised platform railway converted to a unique public park, lies a restaurant of some repute. A place that, although set amongst meatpacking factories, has thoughtfully empathised with, and even beaten a...
Snooth Media Extends Wine Recommendations to FineCooking.com
Snooth Media Extends Wine Recommendations to FineCooking.com
(May 27, 2011 - New York, NY)
Snooth Media, home of Snooth.com, the web’s largest wine site, announces a partnership with Fine Cooking, the only major epicurean magazine completely dedicated to cooking. The new partnership enables FineCooking.com users to search wine pairings by recipe and view specific recommendations from...
PGOA Media Partners with Snooth Media to Add Wine Recommendations to Newly Re-launched Digital Properties
PGOA Media Partners with Snooth Media to Add Wine Recommendations to Newly Re-launched Digital Properties
(May 24, 2011 - New York, NY)
PGOA Media announced a partnership with Snooth Media today that will integrate Snooth’s unique recipe and wine recommendation engine on PGOA Media’s newly re-launched digital sites: relish.com, spryliving.com and americanprofile.com.
Snooth’s proprietary wine and recipe recommendation...
Goat Cheese Grits with Rosé Wine
Despite their versatile, fruity flavor, rosé wines are often overlooked. France is the leading producer of rosés, but Spain, Portugal, Australia, Italy and the United States also offer plenty of varieties. The warmer weather of spring and summer is the perfect opportunity to uncork a bottle of this so-called “patio-wine” to enjoy with a meal....
28th Annual Wine & Roses Charity Wine Tasting in San Diego
Enjoy attending and helping others by attending the 28th Annual Wine & Roses Charity Wine Tasting. Attending the Wine & Roses event will help charities in San Diego County. These charities included Camp Oliver in Descanso, Bayside Settlement House and the Campership Council. This year the event takes place on June 12. Tickets are available...
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Foxtrot Oscar, Chelsea
When I visit London at weekends I like to scoff a proper Sunday lunch. Whether I take Champagne as an aperitif depends on whether my team has won or lost. On the occasion of 15 May 2011, I lunched at Foxtrot Oscar and the fizz, Raspberry Bellini, (OK I know it is Prosecco, not Champagne)...
Spring Sparklers & Mango Sorbet
Spring has finally sprung and summer is right around the corner. What better reason to celebrate? Sparkling wines are the perfect pour for a festive gathering and can be paired with all kinds of seasonal favorites, from appetizers to entrees to desserts. Drier varieties are fantastic with cocktail-hour offerings like spring rolls, mini crab cakes,...
Food & Wine Tasting Event Benefits The John Kerr Foundation
The John Kerr Foundation is holding the 4th Annual Food & Wine Tasting in Sacramento on May 21, 2011. This event is a fundraiser for the Foundation. It will be held at Clunie Hall inside McKinley Park. Tickets are $35 per person. Numerous vendors are supporting this Annual Food & Wine Tasting including Woodbridge Winery,...
Father’s Day Bash