Paella for Dad

Father’s Day is this coming Sunday and I can guarantee that a Paella party in his honor would be a great way to celebrate the occasion.
Like the American back yard barbecue, paella is traditionally cooked by men. Something about cooking outdoors over an open flame appeals to the primal spirit that informs much of male [...]

Sangria

When customers ask me for my favorite Sangria recipe, my customary response is that I try not to think of Sangria as a fixed recipe, but rather as a creative response to the circumstance of the moment. Sangria to me is any combination of wine, fruit and carbonation. Specific ingredients and exact proportions are of [...]

Fire Up The Grill

As we have passed the official beginning of grilling season (Memorial Day) we devote this week’s newsletter to the joys of red wine paired with food cooked over an open flame. Something about this combination really sings. The tannins in the wines accent the smoky flavor in the food, whether it’s grilled beef steak or [...]