On my first visit to London many years ago, I ordered a bowl of apple crumble … Crème de la crème ignites apple crispRead more
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As frost looms, fried green tomatoes beckon
Jeffersonville, Indiana, is a fascinating little town with a deep history and a lot of good … As frost looms, fried green tomatoes beckonRead more
Zee’s complements adjacent Shaw Festival
The Niagara peninsula isn’t all about vineyards and fine dining. Many visitors flock to Niagara on … Zee’s complements adjacent Shaw FestivalRead more
Summer love: Chinon and ratatouille
August brings a near-embarrassment of riches. After a wet summer with good heat, our garden is … Summer love: Chinon and ratatouilleRead more
Ontario food rivals the view at Elements on the Falls
A big “CANADA 150” sculpture celebrating the country’s 150th anniversary of Confederation had just been installed … Ontario food rivals the view at Elements on the FallsRead more
Bobal brings friends to the barbecue
Our previous posts on D.O. Utiel Requena (see here) have concentrated on wines of the indigenous … Bobal brings friends to the barbecueRead more
On a hot day, good Vouvray lifts a salade Niçoise
The mercury was pushing 95°F (35°C) and the dew point was well into the sticky zone. … On a hot day, good Vouvray lifts a salade NiçoiseRead more
Finca La Beata shows Bobal at its meatiest
Regular readers know we’ve been doing a survey of Bobal wines from the Utiel Requena region … Finca La Beata shows Bobal at its meatiestRead more
Venusto infuses Bobal charm with modern discipline
As we work our way through some exciting wines from D.O. Utiel Requena in Valencia, Spain, … Venusto infuses Bobal charm with modern disciplineRead more
Old vine Bobal complements hearty pork paella
The Viticultores de SanJuan bodega is owned by the Valsangiacomo family (above), which represents the fifth … Old vine Bobal complements hearty pork paellaRead more