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 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...
Apr 5, 2026 | Cooking & Food, Wine
By Bob Lipinski Rebellious wine and food pairings reject traditional rules like “red with meat, white with fish” and encourages experimenting with unusual combinations. These pairings defy expectations and yield creative results, challenging traditional “so-called”...
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...
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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