The Quiche Project Step 2: The Filling and the Wine
Fill the Quiche!We have a par-baked crust, now let’s fill it. One of the things that makes quiche so interesting is the way it can be adapted to such a wide variety of ingredients beyond the basic cream, eggs, milk, and cheese. Anything from expensive smoked salmon to whatever is leftover in the fridge is … Continue reading
The Quiche Project Step 1: Crust
My Quiche ProjectAs promised in my last post, Lunch in a French Café: Quiche!, here are the details of my quiche-making journey. A Dish of Your OwnDo you have a dish of your own, a recipe you can rely on, something you can make by heart? Not necessarily something fancy or sophisticated, but something you … Continue reading
Mas de Libian Côtes du Rhône with Pork and Mushrooms
(Click on any photo for a full size slideshow) Côtes du Rhône WinesOne of France’s major rivers, the Rhône winds its way from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean sea. In wine terms, we think mainly of the lower section of the river, from Lyon to the Mediterranean. Côtes du Rhône (CdR) wines come from the … Continue reading
Rustic Elegance with Mont d’Or Cheese and Vin Jaune
Enjoy a Classic French Winter Meal – Baked Mont d’Or CheeseAre you looking for a special winter meal, one that simultaneously feels a bit decadent but is so easy to prepare? You can easily make it at home or even at a sparsely equipped rental on a winter vacation. Gooey cheese, warm out of the … Continue reading
Versatile Trebbiano Spoletino: a New Star from Umbria #italianfwt
Let’s Explore Montefalco in the SummerAugust brings our Italian Food Wine and Travel writers to a virtual visit to Umbria. Take a look further down in this post for links to all our posts. The town of Montefalco is best known for Sagrantino but a big, bold, tannic red wine is a difficult play in … Continue reading
A Summer Salad with Muscadet #WinePW
Seasonal Summer Faire with Wines to PairOur Wine Pairing Weekend theme for July brings us to summer dishes and summer wines. You’ll find links to ideas from our writers further down in this post. For me, summer means lots of grilling (I have no space for a grill in France): BBQ, burgers, brats, etc… Summer … Continue reading
A Very Bourgogne Holiday Apéro #WorldWineTravel
December “Bubbles from Around the World with Small Bites” with World Wine Travel WritersThis month, our World Wine Travel writers are sharing some of their favorite sparkling wines and small bites, perfect for a holiday gathering. Take a look further down in this post for links to all the ideas, you’re sure to find something … Continue reading
At Home with Champagne Chassenay d’Arce
Champagne Chassenay d’Arse in the Côte des BarEarlier this week, I wrote about a media trip to Chassenay d’Arce. I loved tasting through their lineup of Champagnes to get a sense of the region and their approach. I really like to take my time with a bottle to get a better understanding of the nuances … Continue reading
Cabin Chores, Pizza and a Great Bottle of Wine
Spring = Cabin ChoresWe co-own a cabin a couple hours north of Minneapolis. Spring and fall are our seasons for doing chores, making improvements, fixing whatever is broken; there might be some fun had along the way. I particularly love the early spring as our section of the lake is often deserted, so much peace … Continue reading
Nathan Myhrvold’s Showstopper: “Food & Drink”
Most food photography enthusiasts are familiar with the Modernist Cuisine series of books and Nathan Myhrvold. Nathan worked at Microsoft for 14 years earlier in his career, rising to the position of Chief Technology Officer. He is also fascinated with food and the process of cooking. This fascination lead to one of his “retirement” projects, … Continue reading
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