Jan 18, 2026 | Cooking & Food
By Bob Lipinski French onion soup started as simple onion broths and became the rich, cheesy bistro dish enjoyed today. It gained popularity in 18th-century Paris among night workers at Les Halles and evolved into a French staple, with its cheese-topped version...
Nov 22, 2025 | Cooking & Food, Wine
By Bob Lipinski Turkey has been consumed since the 17th century, first hunted wild by colonists. By the mid-1800s, turkey became a popular holiday meal and a Thanksgiving tradition. For centuries, the turkey was the food of the well-to-do and middle class. Turkeys...
Aug 8, 2025 | Cooking & Food
Thai cuisine is renowned for its harmonious balance of five key flavors: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy hot. Cold salads are especially appealing during warmer months, making them a popular choice for both lunch and dinner. Drawing upon various versions of this...
Jun 19, 2025 | Cooking & Food
By Bob Lipinski Fish stews, soups, and chowders are a popular and integral part of the cuisine in many coastal regions worldwide. These flavorful and substantial dishes have been enjoyed for centuries, featuring a diverse selection of seafood as the primary...
Jun 10, 2025 | Cooking & Food, Wine
By Bob Lipinski When I think about Father’s Day, I remember barbecuing steaks, hamburgers, sausages, and hot dogs, over “real charcoal,” while enjoying bottles of beer, served along with platters of cold macaroni and potato salad, and, of course, slices of sour dill...
Mar 1, 2025 | Cooking & Food, Wine
By Bob Lipinski Tempura, a Japanese specialty, consists of pieces of seafood, vegetables, or occasionally chicken, that are lightly battered, then deep-fried to a golden color. The batter, which must be light and thin, is made of flour (traditionally wheat), eggs, 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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