Nostalgia has a bad rap. Waxing nostalgic makes you look like a has-been, uncomfortable in the present, afraid of the future, prone to an edited
Amuse Bouche
News from the world of food and wine that you might have missed this week. America’s reputation for over-the-top desserts is seriously challenged by the
Guacamole with Pistachios
It never occurred to me that avocado and pistachio would make a great combination. Thankfully, it occurred to Chef Stupak at Empillón Cocina, an innovative
Crazy About Cronuts
I don’t get it. According to Time Magazine, people in New York are lining up at 6:00 a.m. to score one of chef Dominique Ansel’s
Will Junk Food Really End Obesity?
The Atlantic Monthly, a well-known and (in some circles) respected publication, published an article last week by David H. Freedman entitled “How Junk Food Can
Wine Review: Chateau Musar Bekaa Valley Lebanon (Several Vintages)
Born in 1930, persisting decade after decade through war, ethnic rivalry, and religious opposition, flourishing in the sun-parched lands of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, Chateau Musar
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 