I stop stop my tasting at sparkling wines and reds. I threw in some whites. In fact, I tended toward the whites over the reds because trying reds without food is really hard. It's drying and tannic. But whites are fruitier, lighter. And dessert wines are...well, they're dessert. … [Read more...] about Wine Recommendations of the Day: Whites and Golden Desserts from Bonterra, Chateau Isenbourg and Cazes
Wine Recommendations of the Day: Rich Reds from Beringer, Cazes, and Chateau Le Puy
Well, I tried a lot more wines at the Grande Dégustation awhile back in Montreal, and it's about time I do some much needed advertisement for them. So in the spirit of sharing good spirits, I'm going to start up a mini-series on wine recommendations for all those Christmas … [Read more...] about Wine Recommendations of the Day: Rich Reds from Beringer, Cazes, and Chateau Le Puy
Bubbles and Fizz: Champagnes and Sparkling Wines at the Great Tasting
About a month ago I wrote about an upcoming wine salon called "La Grande Degustation" or "The Great Tasting." Media pass in hand I set out like a kid on Christmas morning to sample what the enormous wine and spirits salon had to offer at the Palais de Congrès. There were, in … [Read more...] about Bubbles and Fizz: Champagnes and Sparkling Wines at the Great Tasting
Sustainable Jerk Mackerel with Almond Pot Liquor
This recipe has nothing to do with: 1. Booze 2. Drugs 3. Mean-spirited people The cook stereotype makes me believe that many cooks out there will be upset about that as they enjoy the former two and are the latter...so if that's you, I'm sorry to disappoint. BUT! If you … [Read more...] about Sustainable Jerk Mackerel with Almond Pot Liquor
Part-Way Fixed: A World of Gluten Awaits (and Gluten-Free Honey Sesame Date Apricot Cookies)
I've burned through my gluten-free flour options in these last few months where I've been avoiding wheat. I made these gluten-free cookies with a mix of barley flour and chickpea flour, honey, sesame oil, dates and apricots. I made them in an attempt to satisfy my sweet tooth … [Read more...] about Part-Way Fixed: A World of Gluten Awaits (and Gluten-Free Honey Sesame Date Apricot Cookies)
Cardamom-Spiced Pumpkin Wedges with Lime
Ever want to be a gourmet cook only to realize the only thing you've got in your kitchen is a squash? Yeah, that happens to me all the time too. As it did the day I made this recipe. Actually, to be fair, I also had a lime and a jalapeno, and a cupboard full of spices, and one … [Read more...] about Cardamom-Spiced Pumpkin Wedges with Lime
Shaved Beet, Carrot & Apple Slaw with Cider Vinegar Dressing
This was an accidental miracle. I needed to make a dish for two friends with the following restrictions: No wheat, dairy, gluten, refined sugar, MSG, corn, or mushrooms. And no raw vegetables. I also had limited resources in my fridge. What I did have were carrots, beets, and … [Read more...] about Shaved Beet, Carrot & Apple Slaw with Cider Vinegar Dressing
Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes and Potatoes
Jerusalem artichokes are sweet. You wouldn't think so by looking at the gnarly roots. And you may not think so unless you have another vegetable to which to compare them. So I roasted a handful of Jerusalem artichokes (all I could bear to peel at one time...) and a couple of … [Read more...] about Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes and Potatoes
Sustainable Sushi at Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill, New York
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar 308th W. 58th Street, New York ●●●●●●●●☺○○ 8 1/2 out of 10 Sushi I was looking for sushi in New York. Simple, right? My Criteria: 1. Must be very high quality (compared with Montreal, this is relatively easy to find) 2. Must be open on Sunday for … [Read more...] about Sustainable Sushi at Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill, New York
More on the Brooklyn Green Market
There was a sign: "Eco Apples". I'd just heard that apples are hard to find both local and organic. Local is easy. Local apples are everywhere, and organic apples seem to be everywhere, but they're not usually local. Apparently to grow apples in certain climates it takes a lot of … [Read more...] about More on the Brooklyn Green Market