Comfort food is such a personal thing. For Pat’s Irish-American family, it’s a serving of champ, … John Whaite views world through lens of comfort foodRead more
The Renaissance rises again in ‘The Chef’s Secret’
We always rely on food to open new places and experiences to us when we travel. … The Renaissance rises again in ‘The Chef’s Secret’Read more
Stylish La Diosa Cellars blends wine, tapas, and music
The marvelously outlandish Frida Kahlo homage décor might tip you off that Sylvia McPherson was an … Stylish La Diosa Cellars blends wine, tapas, and musicRead more
Sipping tips from the Texas High Plains AVA
Here’s hoping that Texas wines get a boost from the recent nomination of Kim McPherson for … Sipping tips from the Texas High Plains AVARead more
Serve hearty soup and rustic bread for St. Patrick’s Day
No corned beef and cabbage for us this year. As we were contemplating a lighter meal … Serve hearty soup and rustic bread for St. Patrick’s DayRead more
Eat like a cowboy at Lubbock’s National Cowboy Symposium
To cut to the chase, “eating like a cowboy” means chicken-fried steak. It’s practically the national … Eat like a cowboy at Lubbock’s National Cowboy SymposiumRead more
Barbecue good enough for a Texas Tech tailgate
I went to Lubbock, Texas, last fall for Buddy Holly’s birthday (September 7) in his home … Barbecue good enough for a Texas Tech tailgateRead more
Los Vascos: Carménère and all that jazz
We’ve written before about some of the wines from Viña Los Vascos (www.lafite.com/en/the-domaines/vina-los-vascos/), the Domaines Barons … Los Vascos: Carménère and all that jazzRead more
Finding a sprightly pairing for Boizel Brut Réserve
Champagne is the acknowledged queen of sparkling wines, but every regal house has its signature. Boizel … Finding a sprightly pairing for Boizel Brut RéserveRead more
Everything old is new again, especially in Limoux
The Benedictine monks at the St. Hilaire abbey in Languedoc definitely stole a march on Champagne. … Everything old is new again, especially in LimouxRead more