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May 2013 – May Day Lunch
When the weather is this beautiful, it makes me want to invite my favorite people to visit. My Aunt Charlotte is one of those people. I planned this lunch as a way to celebrate her, our friendship ...
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Interview With a Sommelier
Behind the Scene with La Sommelierre Our “Pair Up” columnist Maria Terry is always happy to share her experience and knowledge of wine. Maria pursued her interest in wine in earnest after he...
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March 2013 – Spring into Green
Spring has arrived in Northern California! I was so inspired by the beautiful green hills; I put together a menu with bright green ingredients and paired them with “green” beverages. Cocktails are ...
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February 2013 – Chinese New Year
This year Chinese New Year will begin on February 10 all over the world in countries with significant Chinese populations, such as Thailand. Pork, a classic protein found in many holiday dishes, is...
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Winter in Argentina
It’s cold outside, but if you can find a dry place to do some grilling, here is a menu of Argentinian foods that features grilled foods paired with smoky beverages from different parts of the world...
Dec 30, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Christmas Ale
I love traditions because taking part in them allows you to recall fond memories of years past. Traditions are worth preserving, whether it is spending time with people you see only once a year or ...
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November 2012 – Food & Wine Gift Giving
Wine and food make great gifts because they can be consumed and don't clutter up the house. I like to offer a gift of wine or food in a pretty bag with a bow so the gift-receiver is welcome to serv...
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Indian Summer
I adore Indian food, but even though I am an adventurous cook, I would rather leave the cooking of this cuisine to the professionals. Recently, I had the pleasure of dining at Mirch Indian Cuisin...
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August 2012 – Kid’s Favorites
Making a meal from recipes my kids love does not mean the adults won’t like it. I look for recipes that can be made plain most of the way and hold back on some of the more “adult” ingredients to ad...
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Mendocino Getaway
One of my favorite things to do is drive along the north coast of California. The landscape is amazing, and I love the wines from the region. Higher latitude and a closer proximity to the ocean usu...
Jun 30, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Torta Española
Spanish Brunch
My father loves getting together for brunch. Brunch is held early in the day when everyone is fresh and hasn’t had a full day of work to get tired out. The foods are simpler and usually served buff...
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December 2010 – Austrian Christmas
It seems like I have been writing about my mom a lot this year. I guess that is appropriate since she was my first real culinary instructor. This menu comes from Austria, which is just over the bor...
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