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Cook the Book: 'A16 Food + Wine'
We had just moved into our house and were working on renovations nonstop, and our neighbor brought us a bottle of wine. It was a fantastic sangiovese which is a favorite of mine. Taking a break from a lot of hard work to enjoy that wine was the best.
Cook the Book: 'Chocolate Epiphany'
chocolate covered caramel topped with sea salt
Butterscotch Pudding: Searching for the Perfect Recipe
I just had a failure with butterscotch pudding a few weeks ago, and I was hoping to find a better option. That one included brown sugar and wasn't very butterscotchy flavored. Your use of caramelized sugar sounds like a better idea!
Celebrate National Rum Day This Saturday, August 16th
How did I not know the date of National Rum day?!
The Most-Stained Cookbooks
My cookbook collection started with The New Basics. It's well worn. By now I've memorized several recipes from it such as the carrot cake, basic pizza dough, penne with broccoli and parmesan.
Cook the Book: Bobby Flay's Grill It!
It would have been a tough decision if Mario were still at the FoodNetwork. Since he's gone, my choice would be Ina.
Cook the Book: 'Sweety Pies'
my grandmother's raisin pie eaten when completely full after Thanksgiving dinner
Cook the Book: 'Summer on a Plate'
I've been learning from Martha for years, and her information via tv show, books, and magazines has influenced my cooking more than any other source. And, I learned hospitality and generosity at a young age from my Mom and grandmothers.
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Cook the Book: 'A16 Food + Wine'
Have had a number of memorable wines, or wine drinking experiences, the first of which comes to mind is at the John Ash restaurant in northern CA, where the sommlier recommended a wine from the J vineyard.
Cook the Book: 'A16 Food + Wine'
It was a Renwood Zinfandel that I had at my wife's aunt's house. We had been dating for around a year and I was never really into wine. I took one sip and it was so good. I couldn't get over how complex and delicious this was. I finally saw what the appeal of good wine was.
I think from that moment on I became more aware and interested in wine, so much so that last year, we planned a whole vacation around wine in Napa and Sonoma...and to tie it to the A-16 book, on that same trip we were supposed to eat at A-16 there one night but something came up and we had to cancel our reservation. :(
Cook the Book: 'A16 Food + Wine'
I remember my first sip of Gewurztraminer. I was at a hip restaurant with my sister and decided to try a new wine. I nearly spit it out! I couldn't believe it was supposed to taste peppery. When I told the server it tasted peppery, he said, "Yeah, isn't it a great example of a Gewurz?" It was the beginning of my understanding and appreciation of wine.
Cook the Book: 'A16 Food + Wine'
I have 2 killer memories - 1998 Lewis Syrah!! and Grey Wolf "Soulmate" 2 killer wines - The soulmate was one that when I was dating my hubby we bought and saved and drank it on our wedding night and aged amazing and was off the charts good...
Cheers
Cathy
Cook the Book: 'A16 Food + Wine'
Last night's glass of Merlot on the riverside at sunset with my true love and a great friend.
Cook the Book: 'A16 Food + Wine'
My first glass of Conti Capponi Villa Calcinaia Chianti Classico with my History of Tuscany professor, Niccolo Capponi, this past spring.
Sidebar, I know he was pompous, but has anyone else ever had this wine? It's one of the most amazing reds I've ever tasted and I highly recommend it.
Cook the Book: 'A16 Food + Wine'
a glass of krug champagne in La Paz, Bolivia at 12,500 feet above sea level. I got extra tipsy!
Cook the Book: 'A16 Food + Wine'
After my did died I cracked into a bottle of his home-made wine - oh MAN was it ever awful! He was a great guy, but that wine went straight down the drain ...
Cook the Book: 'A16 Food + Wine'
Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill. You did say memorable, not favorite or best. I'll *never* forget that taste *shudder*.
Website: http://lisaiscooking.blogspot.com/
Location: Austin
About: I collect and read cookbooks, food writing, and food history books. I experiment with as many new ideas as possible each week.
Favorite foods: italian, mexican, vegetarian, home-grown
Last bite on earth: salted, chocolate-covered caramel