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Category Archives: Travels
Verde Valley, Arizona — Family, food and wine visit
Last week we went to Cottonwood, the center of the Verde Valley in central Arizona. Our son is studying viticulture and winemaking in a program at Yavapai College there, and he is applying those studies in the local wineries and … Continue reading
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Paso Robles — Celebrating New Wine Releases
Villa Creek Winery in Paso Robles, CA, has been one of my favorites for almost two years, since my first encounter with their marvelous Rhone blends and selected Spanish offerings as well. So when I got a chance to go … Continue reading
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San Francisco En Route to Paso Robles Wine Country
I have loved San Francisco since I first visited there in 1969. Its physical beauty, elegant charm, amazing food and wine, and the presence of some very good friends continues to draw me back there. Last week it also served … Continue reading
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Portland feast for the long weekend
Pat and Pete invited me up to Portland for a visit during the long weekend. Nazli and Larry were visiting, and it was an opportunity to commune with food and wine-loving friends in a most urbane setting, so I couldn’t … Continue reading
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California Dreamin’…and Visitin’
Eight marvelous days in the Golden State. In early May my classes ended, my grades were turned in, and it was time to escape. Aaron flew up to San Francisco to meet up with me there, and we spent time … Continue reading
The Med
My first trip to the Mediterranean was 52 years ago. I was an 19-year old engine cadet on a break-bulk freighter. I recall being struck by the marvelous flavors of food and wine at the time, but I had no … Continue reading
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Brooklyn — Delightful, Hip, but without the Dodgers
Last weekend Aaron and I went to New York for a few days, before he went back out West. The venue was Brooklyn, to visit with Jeremy and friends, to revel in good food and wine, and to explore the … Continue reading
A Ligurian Vegetable Soup
Barbara’s turn to cook tonight, but I get to suggest the recipe. While researching a Panforte recipe (seasonal, yes, but not something we will make), I was studying my book, The Italian Baker, by Carol Field. In it was an … Continue reading
Slightly Random Views
We spent a delightful weekend in Portland, Maine, with our friends, Pat and Pete. Highlights included the Winslow Homer Exhibit at the Museum of Art, Mexican Train ( a dominoes game from San Miguel), a long — and ultimately successful … Continue reading
Romanesco
Tonight was my first culinary encounter with Romanesco, and it was a felicitous one. Romanesco is in the broccoli family, and as you see above, is a visually-stunning vegetable. Unfortunately, tonight I was so focused tonight on cooking and … Continue reading
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