Author Archives: Jim

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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For My Friends and Family

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Jim

Some of you were there to see Sandy at her worst… the encephalitis a raging storm gripping her mind and body.  I have said to some of you, “I would have gladly signed a contract with God two and half … Continue reading →

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Linguine Bolognese with Château Les Mongettes ’11

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Jim

My old friend Art Riccio could weave stories about his “from-scratch” sauces… hours in the making, putting to shame anything pre-made.  It’s a bit intimidating to have a buddy (who I have known since 7th grade) who watched his parents … Continue reading →

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Tonight I am Thinking of Shaina

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Jim

The Detroit Tigers are in town to play the Yankees… and I am thinking of Shaina, and it makes me smile. This should sound counterintuitive on several levels. You see… I was raised as a Brooklyn Dodger fan and as … Continue reading →

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