Now, I was pretty methodical in coming up with my Wine Chat Best Wines of 2007 List. I picked my favorite 11 wines of 2007, not factoring in price. But as I was going through my articles and notes to make up that list, I also came across some great wine values. These do not…
Wine Chat Best Wines of 2007
OK, it wasn’t the toughest resolution, but looking at my list below you’d think I struggled with it. Last year I resolved to branch out beyond the California wines I was most familiar with, and learn about wines from new regions. California still dominates my Wine Chat Top Wines of 2007 list, with 5 bottles…
Leftover Makeover: Baked Penne with Steak & Mushroom Sauce
Play around with leftovers enough, and sometimes they can come out better than the original meal! That was the case with this dish. I’d gotten an inexpensive cut of steak on sale and made London Broil, following this recipe more or less. It was OK, but I thought this cut of meat could benefit from…
Grilled Salmon with Sesame Soy Sauce (and Wine Pairing)
I don’t eat a lot of fish, but I love salmon. This summer I’ve been grilling salmon a bit more and experimenting with sauces to accompany it. My latest sauce for salmon is based on Asian flavors and came out quite well. These basic ingredients could be played with to meet your own tastes or…
7 Courses at No. 9 Park
The other night, for Jodi’s special birthday treat, we headed to No. 9 Park. This restaurant, overlooking Boston’s Beacon Hill, is one of the top restaurants in the area. The seven course tasting menu had many appealing and interesting items, and seemed like the best way to sample Chef Barbara Lynch’s offerings in our first…
Ribeye with Grilled Portobello (and a Cab to Match)
Bone-in ribeyes have become my become my go-to steak this summer. This cut is nicely marbled, and has a lot of flavor without doing too much to it. So I’ve buying it in bulk when on sale for a quick grilled meal, simply offering some bottled steak sauce on the side. But the other night…
WINE & CHEESE: Taleggio & Chardonnay
I like cheese. I like wine. I like them together. So I’m going to try focusing on finding good wine and cheese matches and sharing them here. The first such pairing was a Manchego and Soave pairing; more recently we enjoyed some Taleggio with Chardonnay. The description of Taleggio caught my eye at Whole Foods…
2003 Pietra Santa Zinfandel Last night I grilled pork chops, using the marinade and salsa from this recipe. This time around, I grilled the peppers and onions in the salsa to match the grilled meat. It was a tasty meal that called for a good zinfandel to match. The 2003 Pietra Santa Zinfandel fit the…
Manchego Paired with Soave
If you like to try new cheeses, I definitely would encourage you to try Manchego with Rosemary. This Spanish cheese, which I picked up at Whole Foods, has a rich creamy texture. Encrusted with rosemary, the creaminess contrasts nicely with the flavor of the herb. We enjoyed it with crackers for an appetizer, but I’d…
Elephant Walk
We used to be regulars at the Elephant Walk when it was in Somerville’s Union Square. Jodi and I would meet up at my Cambridge office after work, and our route passed by this local source for tasty Cambodian food. It was much too easy to stop there when we didn’t feel like cooking, and…
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