Sep 9, 2026 | Cooking & Food
By Bob Lipinski I had this dish in Trento, Italy many years ago, and although I don’t have the exact recipe, this is a close version. Ingredients: 6 links spicy hot Italian sausage ¼ cup olive oil 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1...
Aug 22, 2026 | Cooking & Food, Wine
By Bob Lipinski “Grilling” and “barbecuing” are often used interchangeably when cooking outdoors, but they are different techniques. The key differences are heat and time: grilling cooks food quickly over direct, high heat, typically 450°F to 700°F, making it ideal...
Aug 19, 2026 | Business Insights, Wine
By Bob Lipinski As alternatives to wine-by-the-glass, half- and quarter-bottles have clear advantages. Once while I was Director of Training for Southern Wine & Spirits, I called on a restaurant (now closed) in East Hampton, Long Island, N.Y. to present an...
Aug 12, 2026 | Cooking & Food
By Bob Lipinski Marinating, basting, and deglazing are three essential techniques that build flavor, moisture, and texture at different stages of cooking. Together, they create a natural sequence: preparing food before it cooks, keeping it juicy as it cooks, and...
Bob Lipinski, author of 10 books; writes, consults, and conducts training seminars on Wine, Spirits, and Food and is available for speaking engagements.
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