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Palate Journal: Art Meets Food via Imagery, Imagination, and Illustration

Many of you will know I have been a long-time fan of The Bookery Cook. It’s a wonderful website and stupendously cool cookbook brought to you by three Australian sisters: Jessica, Georgia, and Maxine. (The latter I met while leading a food and wine pairing seminar at the International Food Blogger Conference. There’s even a video of [More]

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A Guide To Wines For Parties of Any Occasion

Whether it’s a holiday party or gathering at any other time of the year, one thing holds true for me: I’m bringing wine. So what wines do I like to bring to a (potentially) festive occasion? Well I’m glad you asked. I had the rare and distinct pleasure to dispense my thoughts on this topic via [More]

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Digital Magazine: The Wine Without Worry Guide To Thirsty Reading

I know you want a recipe for Garam Masala Caramel Corn. And to find out what sparkling wine is the perfect match. Done and done. Discover this dynamic duo of food and wine that kicks off the second edition of my digital magazine: “The Wine Without Worry Guide to Thirsty Reading“. It contains my thoughts [More]

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Has Champagne Ever Saved Your Life? The Bookery Cook Interview

Has Champagne ever saved your life? Gee, if it hasn’t yet, I’m sure it will some day. I am thankful that Maxine Thompson, of the wonderful site The Bookery Cook, asked me this question and so many more. She is able to pry from me such information as: What music I listen to while cooking [More]

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