Perfect Pairing: Fromage fort

Born in Turin, Silvia Baldini is a classically trained chef, who has worked in restaurants in London, New York City and Connecticut, including The Ritz and Ottolenghi. Her recipes and stories have been published in numerous titles including Food & Wine, Saveur, The New York Times, La Cucina Italiana and Forbes. Silvia Baldini profile picture credit: Shotti When I married …

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After the snowfall …

piautel has added a photo to the pool: Far away , the Alps and the high Piedmontese Plain Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/piautel/53583914279/in/pool-52609756@N00

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Alchemist chef Rasmus Munk takes dining to ‘edge of space’

A view of the Space Perspective craft set to carry diners. Rasmus Munk, famous for his immersive approach at Copenhagen’s Alchemist, has teamed up with SpaceVIP, a luxury space travel group, and Space Perspective, described as a carbon-neutral spaceflight experience company, to offer ‘stratospheric dining’ on a six-hour flight taking off from Florida, US, in 2025.   Only one table …

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Johan Reyneke: A Biodynamic Producer in South Africa

Winemaker Barbara Melck Like many in South Africa’s wine industry, Johan Reyneke studied at Stellenbosch University where he specialized in environmental ethics. When he later (1998) started farming in the Polkadraai Hills he put his studies in practice.  He cultivated using organic and biodynamic practices, and he adopted socially progressive labor policies.  Johan soon began making wine, and in 2008 …

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Bingen, Germany and Rhine River | Hidden by the leaves is Bi…

Hidden by the leaves is Bingen, Germany. The view is from the Klopp Castle – Burg Klopp. The castle was built in the 13th century.   The view includes the Rhine River. The hill on the other side of the river has many vineyards.   Also on the other side of the river is Ehrnefels Castle built in 1212. It …

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Pfaffl Grüner Veltliner Weinviertel Zeisen 2022 $20 (90 points)

An enticing white, with a pleasing mix of peach, white pepper and melon flavors on an open-knit palate. Opens with time in the glass, revealing white pepper, celery and orange blossom details, while wet stone accents line the modest finish. Drink now. 1,500 cases made, 600 cases imported. Source : 02c6c3a9c8d18f6cdc6f3803b31bbf95

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2019 Colossal Reserva Red Blend

Here’s a great value play you can score at Costco when you’re looking for a dependable red that won’t break the bank. Usually in those cases, we fall to Spain or South America, but Portugal should never be overlooked. There are amazing wines coming out of there at prices that would be impossible to match … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2019-colossal-reserva-red-blend/

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2019 Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva

Here’s one of our favorite Kirkland wines, making a slightly early appearance this year with the brand new 2019 vintage. We know this is a reader favorite, and it’s a consistent value buy every year. The price is staying the same year to year at $7.89; we love to see that. And look at our … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2019-kirkland-signature-rioja-reserva/

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In Healdsburg

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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 3/10/24

Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have crossed my doorstep recently. I’ve had a few Cava samples showing up recently, so this week I decided to …

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Pelajaran Risiko Dunia Perjudian: Mengurai Benang Merah

Pelajaran Risiko Dunia Perjudian: Mengurai Benang Merah. Merupakan judul dari sebuah artikel kami kali ini. Kami ucapkan Selamat datang di steveheimoff, Revealing the World of Gambling Through Words, Strategies, and Real Stories. Pada kesempatan kali ini,kami masih bersemangat untuk membahas soal Perjudian, bagi banyak orang, mungkin tampak sebagai kegiatan rekreasi yang tidak berbahaya atau bahkan sebagai kesempatan untuk membuat keuntungan …

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Understanding Castilla y León: Producers, wines and trends

In Spain’s far west, Zamora province, the striking Los Arribes del Duero national park, where the river forms part of the national border with Portugal. Having once spent a New Year’s Eve in Burgos (see map below), I can attest to the harsh climate of Castilla y Leo?n. I experienced cold that I can only describe as coming from the …

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