I’ve spent much of my morning trying to find just the right word to describe Corby Kummer’s scathing criticism of tasting menus in the February
Inflated Wine Scores and the Longing for a Wine Aristocracy
The latest brouhaha about wine scores erupted shortly after Christmas when The Wine Advocate, arguably the most influential wine review publication, released its latest assessment
An Italian Experience: Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio Alle Mura 2000
I love Italian wines. But they can be challenging. Just like the country itself. 2000 was an average year in Montalcino. But aged Brunellos are
Amuse Bouche
News from the world of food and wine that you might have missed this week. Food and Think has a study of the Scoville scale
Recipe of the Week: Chocolate and Almond Soup
Christopher Tan’s Chocolate Soup has been around awhile. But Valentine’s Day is about one month away so its a good time to be reminded of
Music, Food, and Emotion
I think most people would readily admit that sometimes they have emotional responses to food. We feel revulsion when we taste spoiled food. Soup invokes
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 