Pairing Whiskey with Food

Pairing Whiskey with Food

By Bob Lipinski “Happiness is having a rare steak, a bottle of whisky, and a dog to eat the rare steak.” (Johnny Carson, 1925-2005, American television host and comedian) Whiskey, a brown-colored distilled spirit, is made in over 50 countries and enjoyed by millions....
Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

By Bob Lipinski This pasta dish is a specialty of Rome. Although there are many stories as to the origin of this dish, the first mention in writing was after World War II. Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti, cooked al dente 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ½ pound guanciale...
All That Bubbles is NOT Champagne

All That Bubbles is NOT Champagne

By Bob Lipinski “The effervescence of this fresh wine reveals the true brilliance of the French people.” (Voltaire 1694-1778 [pen name of François Marie Arouet], French writer, philosopher, historian) Sparkling wines, the most elegant of all alcoholic bever­ages have...
Riesling – A Misunderstood Wine

Riesling – A Misunderstood Wine

By Bob Lipinski When asked about Riesling (REECE-ling), the average wine drinker often says, “I don’t drink Riesling because it’s too sweet. I like dry wines.” While it’s true that some Riesling wines are sweet, many more are dry or off-dry. The confusion lies in the...

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