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Roast Chicken with Orange-Honey Glaze

A very simple recipe that yields delicious results and pairs nicely with a white wine such as Chardonnay.

Roast Chicken with Orange-Honey Glaze

A very simple recipe that yields delicious results and pairs nicely with a white wine such as Chardonnay.

Tips on cellaring your wine

"Oh Tannin Bomb" Inspired by holiday parties featuring young, tannic wines. Tips for storing and aging wine at home.

Tips on cellaring your wine

"Oh Tannin Bomb" Inspired by holiday parties featuring young, tannic wines. Tips for storing and aging wine at home.

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Caramelized Shallot Sauce

Chicken Cordon Bleu was one of my go-to dishes in my nascent days as a bachelor cook. I called on this recipe whenever I needed to impress! Perfect with a...

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Caramelized Shallot Sauce

Chicken Cordon Bleu was one of my go-to dishes in my nascent days as a bachelor cook. I called on this recipe whenever I needed to impress! Perfect with a...

Cabernet Sauvignon & Slow-Cooked Prime Rib

This recipe results in perfect prime rib of beef every time. And there is no better pairing for an aged Cabernet or other Bordeaux wine!

Cabernet Sauvignon & Slow-Cooked Prime Rib

This recipe results in perfect prime rib of beef every time. And there is no better pairing for an aged Cabernet or other Bordeaux wine!

Pinot Noir and Slow-Cooked Lamb Tagine

This tagine is a contrast in sweet and savory which works particularly well with a new world pinot noir!

Pinot Noir and Slow-Cooked Lamb Tagine

This tagine is a contrast in sweet and savory which works particularly well with a new world pinot noir!

Wine Scents - Tickling Your Memory

New findings about the link between smell and memory lead me to reflect on why a wine's aroma is so key to making it memorable.

Wine Scents - Tickling Your Memory

New findings about the link between smell and memory lead me to reflect on why a wine's aroma is so key to making it memorable.