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The Story Behind the Burr-Hamilton Duel

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Jim

The historical record is clear. On July 11, 1804 Aaron Burr (then Vice-President of the United States) engaged in a duel with Alexander Hamilton (“Founding Father” and former Secretary of the Treasury) below the cliffs in Weehawken, NJ. Both men … Continue reading →

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Kielbasa and Shrimp Creole & 2010 Domaine Mignon Bourgogne Blanc

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Jim

Sandy has suggested that I have entered into my “culinary red period.”  OK.  Picasso had his “blue period” and yes, I have found myself trending towards dishes that sport a reddish hue.  It has also been pointed out that for a lover of Red Bordeaux and Burgundy; … Continue reading →

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Paella & Dom. du Grand Boujassot Sablet ’10

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Jim

If you are one to fret and labor of the choice of wine to go along side of a dish… fret no longer.  Years ago I discovered a dish that offers fool proof opportunity for wine pairings.  The dish is … Continue reading →

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Martha Stewart & Keith Richards to the Rescue

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Jim

Isn’t bad enough that every year I have to swim thru the anxiety of how to spell Channukah?  Seriously, I have never spelled the word the same way two times in a row.  Even the different “spell checks” can’t agree.  … Continue reading →

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