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Hudson Flower, A cheese raised by a super nanny…
Hudson Flower, A specialty cheese aged in Murray’s cellars On New Years Eve I had the pleasure of hosting a sparkling wine and cheese pairing including some of my favorite pairings and a few special...
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Chicken Corn Chowder; A bowl of soup, a glass of wine and thou
I love soup on cold winter days. Paired with wine and some hot crusty bread it’s the perfect meal to chase away the chill in the air. One of my favorite styles of soup is chowder. Whether chock-full of...
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Iceberg wedge salad, retro food or secret beauty treatment?
Delicious wedge, topped with garlic croutons and blue cheese dressing Back in the 60′s and 70′s an iceberg lettuce wedge topped with chunky blue cheese dressing was the ultimate in fancy dinner party...
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When it comes to food, is your wine destined to be a loner or a socialite?
Roast Chicken with a savory, silky sauce.. Often when I write about a particular wine and include a pairing recipe the responses are varied. Some are seeking out info on where to purchase the exact...
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Provocative pairings; The pleasures of Pinot Noir
Some say Pinot Noir is the sexiest wine on the planet. The aromas wafting up from a swirling glass filled with a stellar Pinot Noir can send you into an intoxicating trance, just the perfect mindset...
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Vinkara Winery spotted at NY Wine Expo
Last night I had the pleasure of attending the 6th annual NY Wine Expo, a wonderful three-day show for both trade and consumers. Besides the usual suspects this year featured some unusual wines from...
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A twist on a classic, Ward Eight cocktail with pink...
70′s style cocktail suggestions Back in the 70′s beverage menus didn’t often consist of by the glass wine, exotic beers or creative craft cocktails, but, many a diner and restaurant had these funky...
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Riesling and House Cured Corned Beef, A St Patrick’s Day Feast with recipe
House cured corned beef When most people think of Saint Patrick’s Day wine doesn’t enter into the picture. In NYC, towering walls of kegs are stacked and ready to wash down thousands of pounds of...
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Tasting with giants, The wines of Campo Eliseo
Lurton Hermanos Rueda, 2011 Looking for a wine to sip on tonight I happened upon a Spanish white that I first tasted at a very special event last fall. Held at Beniot in NYC it was a vertical tasting...
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Celebrate Spring! White, Red, Rose and a recipe for THE Perfect Roast Chicken
The perfect roast chicken! Stuffed with orange, shallots, aromatic herbs After a long, cold winter filled with hearty stews, rustic pasta dishes and rich red wines the first signs of Spring are...
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GRÊLE Rose 2012; An inspirational blend of support and strength
An inspirational blend of support and strength Many people dream of owning a vineyard. Some imagine it would be a charmed life, filled with romance, fabulous food, wonderful wine and interesting...
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Hidden Treasures of NY, the Buffalo trinity
Niagara On a recent visit to the Niagara region I was surprised to find some wonderful comfort foods that seem to be hidden NY treasures. Sure, everyone has heard about Buffalo wings but other regional...
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Classic cocktail with a twist; Bee’s Knees with Brooklyn flavor
During the 1800s Brooklyn’s Red Hook was host to a vast array of gin, whiskey and rum production. During Prohibition, even though there were many illegal operations almost all established producers...
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Fabulous frozen finds and wine; Prosecco and Pork Your Melons from Ice and Vice
Dishing it out at the Artist and Flea Run, don’t walk to check out the amazing flavors my friends at Ice & Vice are churning out weekly at the Artist & Flea! The new and extremely noteworthy...
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From funky to fresh; A tale of local love, NY wine and zucchini blossoms.
Farm fresh zucchini blossoms from the HV I have two loves, NYC and the Hudson Valley. For years I’ve lived with time split between the two, passing through the hell of Times Square and Port Authority...
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Local spirits and cheese, a spiritual experience
NY State Applejack It’s no secret I love cheese pairings. Although I usually turn to wine when planning a pairing, the recent popularity and quality of artisan craft spirits has opened up a whole new...
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We drank! We ate! We conquered! Tapas hopping is tremendous on Calle Laurel,...
This wine speaks of my unique experience in Logrono tapas hoping! As a hard-core food and wine traveler I research the local spots, dishes and beverage specialties whenever I’m planning a trip. I’ve...
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Fabulous under $25 Pinot Noir! Domaine Camus-Bruchon Bourgogne 2010
Every Fall my craving for fine Burgundy takes over. While I long for a 1er Cru my pocketbook doesn’t always support my desire to spend endless evenings with my nose deep in a glass, intoxicated by the...
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Catskill Distilling Company, A destination for all five senses
Monte and Stacy Sachs of Catskill Distilling Co. A journey down an unfamiliar country road can be unpredictable. You may stumble upon any number of great finds, be charmed by local flavor or fall hard...
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Beef Rouladen, A warming winter food and wine pairing filled with friendship
A warming winter dish filled with friendship! Back in the early 90′s I was a bar manager at a Hudson Valley hotel that hosted visitors from all over the globe. A hotel bar ( as anyone in the industry...
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