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THE IMPORTANCE OF WINE TO THE CULTURE OF FOOD
It could be a cyclical phenomenon in the marketplace, maybe a trend towards healthier lifestyles. One might consider the role that legalized marijuana plays in creating an alternative. Or it could be possible that craft beers have captured part of… Continue reading
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THE BOTTLE IS THE OCCASION
Peter Gago, the former chief winemaker at Penfolds winery has frequently stated that we can get together to celebrate the bottle inferring that this applies to the meal, the place where we are, the sun coming up, or even the gift… Continue reading
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THE GRAPES OF WRATH
I find myself thinking lately of terms the common man, common woman, common child. I think of their (our) needs and desires, the simple ones that we all share. Some of us have the means, had the upbringing, enjoyed good… Continue reading
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THE WINE EXPERIENCE /THE WINE CULTURE – A CHEF’S PERSPECTIVE
Is it possible that an area like the North Fork of Long Island could become the next serious wine region of the country? What differentiates the Napa Valley, Paso Robles and Sonoma County of California from the Willamette Valley of… Continue reading
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ATTENTION COOKS: APPRECIATE FARM TO GLASS
Allow me to paraphrase from a really great documentary I just viewed: “Whenever you open a bottle of wine you are introduced to a year of weather, generations of history, and thousands of years of biology and geology.” With all… Continue reading
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CHEF’S – BE ACTIVE WITH ALL PARTS OF THE DINING EXPERIENCE
It would be accurate to state that there is more to do in operating a restaurant kitchen than most any chef can effectively deal with. Writing menus, testing recipes, ordering product, connecting with farmers and vendors, hiring, training and evaluating… Continue reading
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The Life of Jack Edwards – A Meal Without Wine is Like a Day Without Sunshine
Behind every great restaurant wine list is a team (sometimes just one person) with the passion for wine, depth of knowledge about the product, interest in chefs and connections throughout the wine and food world necessary to make that restaurants… Continue reading
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WINE QUALITY IS A REFLECTION OF THE WINEMAKER’S PASSION FOR LIFE
I am far from a wine expert, however, as is the case with many things in life – I become more knowledgeable and appreciative as the years go by. I know what I like to drink, I know which foods… Continue reading
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Plan Your French “Wine Memories” Vacation
In the fall of 2013, Harvest America Ventures, in partnership with The Weissberg Family of Paris and Chef Sarah Steffan of the Lake Placid Lodge, will present a vacation opportunity of a lifetime. Unlike most wine tours that focus primarily… Continue reading
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