by Bob Lipinski | Mar 21, 2025 | Cheese, Wine
By Bob Lipinski “How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese?” — Charles de Gaulle, 1890-1970, President of France, 1962 speech According to popular legend, Emperor Charlemagne first tasted Brie in around 774 at a monastery and fell in love with...
by Bob Lipinski | Dec 19, 2023 | Spirits, Wine
By Bob Lipinski I am absolutely the best holiday shopper, and everyone loves my gifts! My secret… I do all my shopping in a liquor store (wine shop if you prefer), and it takes less than one hour. Forget those long lines, crowded malls, and roads that resemble parking...
by Bob Lipinski | Aug 14, 2023 | Wine
By Bob Lipinski Up in the northern region of Trentino-Alto Adige lies an area known for making some of Italy’s highest quality sparkling wines. It is the only “traditional method” sparkling wine region located high in the mountains, with vineyards planted at up to...
by Bob Lipinski | Apr 8, 2023 | Cooking & Food, Wine
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...
by Bob Lipinski | Nov 5, 2022 | Cooking & Food, Wine
By Bob Lipinski Gnocchi (nee-OH-kee) “Little lumps;” pasta, generally made from potatoes or semolina flour, with or without eggs, and shaped into little dumplings or discs. They can be cooked in a variety of ways—baked, boiled, or grilled; generally served covered...
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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