Part of my motivation to visit Freeman Vineyard & Winery was reading that co-owner and assistant winemaker learned about wine from her grandfather, a Japanese scholar. And that she shared the same first name as my study abroad hostess, Akiko.
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Cooking with Wine: Stop the insanity!
Fish for Lent?
This isn’t going to be another one of those tired old articles about how to not suffer too much during Lent. In fact, if you are a believer who devoutly gives up meat for the horrors of something like shrimp or sushi, you should probably stop reading right now and go get yourself some *&#%ing tilapia.
Continue readingBeating the Ethics Horse on Twitter
Are Wine Reviews Compromised?
I see this relentless need to beat a dead horse as posturing and turf battles between bloggers who see themselves as citizen journalists, giving their opinions to those yearning for knowledge and entertainment, and writers, whose livelihood is threatened by the “insurgent” bloggers.
Continue readingMardi Gras New Orleans Cookbook Giveaway!
To celebrate Mardi Gras, Another Wine Blog is offering you a chance to win an autographed copy of a new cookbook by New Orleans’ World Class Chef John Besh.
Continue readingStay home for Valentine’s Day!
I have my way, it will be the last time that I ever set foot into a restaurant on Valentine’s Day. It is a day when the lure of a huge payday entices restaurateurs and chefs, who have spent years building a following and reputation, to over-book and under-deliver.
Continue readingIt seems that Andy Warhol was right
Initially, I had come up with some throw away answers like Sid and Nancy and Fred and Wilma. Amy threw out Jack Bauer and Chloe, which cracked me up, before hitting on what was the only possible.
Continue readingValentine Gifts for the Wine Lover
Give in to your lover’s Pinot envy, and select a luscious Pinot Noir. Or perhaps some dessert wine? Nothing says “I love you” like a bottle of Sauternes, Late Harvest Gewurztraminer or Late Harvest Viognier for those who prefer white, or a Port or Port-style wine to pair with chocolate.
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