Rapunzel Schokolade
Chocolate from Germany. These words evoke treasured memories of the beautiful confections I tasted in college, when a friend (an …
Category Archives: Food and Wine
Jules’ Jewel
Jules Taylor 2012 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc ($16.99) This is a winner, with that distinctive burst of Marlborough aromatic grapefruit, plus …
The Bread of Heaven
Way back in 2006, I became a devotée of no-knead bread, popularized by Mark Bittman in a classic article. There …
Cambria 2007 Chardonnay Katherine’s Vineyard
Wines have a magical ability to evoke a sense of place, even more so than other food and drink. Perhaps …
David Eyre’s Perfect Pancake
Sunday morning. A Japanese-style house in Honolulu with an ocean view. It is 1966, and Craig Claiborne is about to …
Gold Rush
El Dorado (“the gilded one”) was a legendary tribal chief in Guyana who covered himself with gold dust. Doritos are …
Mer Soleil Chardonnay 2010
After our disappointment with Mer Soleil Silver, I was interested to see whether the oaked version of the Chardonnay had …
The Flavor Game
“Now, James,” she said, looking into his eyes, “for the next part of the evening, I’m going to be your …
Zeni Pinot Grigio Ramata 2010
This wine captured my attention with its understated elegance. It has an unusual color for a pinot grigio, straw with …
Soup of the Evening
Beautiful Soup, so rich and green, Waiting in a hot tureen! Who for such dainties would not stoop? Soup of …
Linnet Moss 