Exploring the Cannonau wine country means spending at least a few days in the mountains of … Camisadu farmstay in heart of Cannonau countryRead more
High-altitude Cannonau wines exude lush fruit
Nearly three-quarters of Sardinia’s Cannonau vineyards grace the steep slopes of Nuoro province. These half-wild uplands … High-altitude Cannonau wines exude lush fruitRead more
Cannonau takes its place in world of Grenache
On February 10, Sardinia struts its stuff as it hosts the fifth annual Grenaches du Monde … Cannonau takes its place in world of GrenacheRead more
Wishing all our readers peace and joy in 2017
If Derry, Northern Ireland, can find its way to peace, perhaps so can the rest of … Wishing all our readers peace and joy in 2017Read more
Shopping for signature tastes of New Orleans
The New Orleans School of Cooking (524 St. Louis Street, 504-525-2665, www.nosoc.com) is located in an … Shopping for signature tastes of New OrleansRead more
Mixing it up with authentic New Orleans gumbo
A hearty bowl of gumbo is a powerful argument for open borders. It took four different … Mixing it up with authentic New Orleans gumboRead more
New Orleans starts morning on the sweet side
Beignets are the official state donut of Louisiana and perhaps the most famous of foods in … New Orleans starts morning on the sweet sideRead more
Chef Slade Rushing puts zing back in Brennan’s
If you favor a light breakfast, you will have to adjust your thinking in New Orleans. … Chef Slade Rushing puts zing back in Brennan’sRead more
Commander’s Palace lives up to the legend
Enjoying a leisurely four-course Reveillon dinner (see previous post) is probably the best way to revel … Commander’s Palace lives up to the legendRead more
Panna cotta Christmas style
As I mentioned in the last post, Broussard’s served a dynamite version of panna cotta tweaked … Panna cotta Christmas styleRead more