The Evolution of Long Island Wines

The Evolution of Long Island Wines

By Bob Lipinski Long Island stretches across the land mass of the same name, located east of New York City, and separated from Connecticut by the Long Island Sound. The Atlantic Ocean, Long Island Sound, and the Great Peconic Bay moderate temperatures to ward off...
Solving The Leftover Dilemma

Solving The Leftover Dilemma

By Bob Lipinski When your friends and relatives have finally said goodbye (and left you in peace), there’s the task of cleaning up; everyone’s least favorite thing to do. If you have a few pieces of cheese, a bottle or two of wine, and a half-dozen corks remaining…...
Pan-Fried Scallops in a Vermouth Sauce

Pan-Fried Scallops in a Vermouth Sauce

By Bob Lipinski Scallops are one of those versatile foods that lend itself to simplistic or complicated recipes. Pan-fried, poached, baked, broiled, or even blackened makes these “pillows of the sea” a delicious treat. One of my favorite recipes will hopefully become...
Lodi — America’s Zinfandel Capital

Lodi — America’s Zinfandel Capital

By Bob Lipinski Lodi, the largest and most important Central Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area) designated in 1986, is home to over 20 percent of California’s total wine grape production, with over 100,000 acres of vineyards. Located in the northern part of the...
Pairing Red Wine With Fish

Pairing Red Wine With Fish

By Bob Lipinski For years, chefs, critics, and food writers have been telling us that red wines need to be paired with red meats and white wines with white meats or fish. This is what I call “The One Size Fits All,” concept and doesn’t take into consideration the...
Throwing A Super Bowl Party

Throwing A Super Bowl Party

By Bob Lipinski The Super Bowl, the ultimate battle between the best football team in the AFC and NFC, will take place this year on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Typically, a super bowl party consists of beer, dips, chips, salsa, hot dogs, and more beer. I have some...

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