Polish Highlander Culinary Adventure – from Applecake to Zapiekanka
As I folded the crescent-shaped dough, I again heard that infernal "Nie, Nie, Nie." My personal, Polish version of Gordon Ramsay had snuck up behind…
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24 hours of glorious gluttony in Warsaw
A day in Warsaw, Poland starts at the Polonia Palace with an eye-opening shot of vodka.
Napa Find: “Four Decades” Tasting and Dinner
It was a surreal experience to taste a vertical of Mondavi's Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve that spanned four decades from the 1970's to the 2000's.
A is for Autumn and Apple Pie (recipe)
Here's my twist on a classic apple pie recipe.
App of the Day: Wine Spectator for iPad (review)
Hands-on the new the glossy travel directory. Should it be on your next Napa itin?
My story of Hollywood glamor paired with Sonoma Chardonnay
The Hollywood roots of MacMurray Ranch Winery were front and center when I visited the 1,500 acre property in Sonoma County during an exploration of…
Francis Ford Coppola to auction off rare wines
Highlights of the auction include two bottles of the legendary 1941 Inglenook and a bottle of the 1935 Vintage
Lodge Restaurant Carmel, I so wanted to love you
After a relaxing day hiking the grounds and exploring the organic vegetable gardens at Carmel Valley Ranch, Clint and I decided to make reservations at…
Foie gras no more?
This July, foie gras in San Francisco Bay Area restaurants may become extinct.
Zare at Fly Trap lures patrons with Persian-inspired cuisine
Photo documentary of our dinner at Zaré at Fly Trap and our picks of what to taste should you find yourself ensnared by Chef Hoss…