Sep 20, 2026 | Beer, Cooking & Food
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, 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...
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