News from the world of food and wine that you might have missed this week. Curious about restaurant cell phone etiquette or the proper way to
A Puzzle About Taste to Think About While Ignoring the Relatives at Thanksgiving
I’ve been thinking about how beliefs influence what we taste. We know our ability to evaluate a wine is influenced by price, reputation, background music,
Wine Review: Hans Lang Sabrina Riesling 2010
Riesling is my go-to grape. If you are serving a difficult food to pair and don’t have time to experiment, an off dry Riesling has
Amuse Bouche
News from the world of food and wine that you might have missed this week. Matt Kramer on why some wine regions underachieve. Its the
Recipe of the Week: Macaroni and Cheese Balls
Every fast food restaurant advertises their “crunchy fries”, fried chicken must be crispy, an apple only worth eating if its crisp. The difference between a
San Diego Wine Society Meeting: The Quest for Wizards and Talking Animals
For those of us who study wine, a little-known location on the map becomes a talisman holding a fascination that far exceeds its actual influence
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 