Oct 16, 2026 | Pairing (Wine, Spirits, Beer)
By Bob Lipinski “The boldness of first person who ate an oyster.” (Thomas Muffett, 1553-1604, English physician) Oysters are saltwater bivalve mollusks known for their rough, irregular shells and prized by millions as a seafood delicacy. China, South Korea, the United...
Sep 20, 2026 | Beer & Sake
By Bob Lipinski The year was 1810 and the world was about to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen of Bavaria on Oct. 12. To celebrate the occasion, the crown prince’s father, King Max Joseph of Bavaria, hosted...
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
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...
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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