Author Archives: Jim

Smoked Salmon Frittata & 2014 Château Sainte-Croix Rosé

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Jim

This is a variation on a dish prepared by my Grandmother Mommie Soph: Lox, onions & eggs.  It was my favorite Sunday morning breakfast, and made with enough butter so you could actually hear your arteries congealing and further… the smell of … Continue reading →

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A Business Partnership in Antiquity Gone Bad

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Jim

Before crossing the Rubicon River in 44BCE, Julius Caesar took time to time to write to his ally and colleague, Brutus… Dear Brutus, I am ready to make my return to Rome.  I am bringing a Legion, and knowing that … Continue reading →

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 Pork Cassoulet & Di Sipo Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo ’13

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Jim

 Pork Cassoulet & Di Sipo Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo ’13 This is an instance where I wanted to try a wine, and selected a dish that I thought would work.  No need for suspense.  The cassoulet hit the mark for the Cerasuolo.  … Continue reading →

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Chicken Cutlets w/Tarragon-Mushroom Sauce and 2013 Castellari Beraglio ‘Fornaci’ Gavi

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Jim

Last week I tasted an incredible white wine from Piedmont… the 2013 Castellari Bergaglio ‘Fornaci’ Gavi.  Gavi is one of the finest white wines made in the world, although it comes from a region better known for its majestic reds… … Continue reading →

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