Oktoberfest … It All Began In 1810!

Oktoberfest … It All Began In 1810!

Sep 20, 2026 | Beer & Sake

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...
French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

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...
Fondue — A Swiss Tradition

Fondue — A Swiss Tradition

Dec 6, 2024 | Cheese

By Bob Lipinski “Cheese complements a good meal and supplements a bad one.” — Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin As the weather turns colder and days become shorter, thoughts of sitting around a roaring fire come to mind. Although freshly roasted chestnuts and large mugs...
Chardonnay: The Most Popular White Wine In The U.S.

Chardonnay: The Most Popular White Wine In The U.S.

Oct 9, 2022 | Wine

By Bob Lipinski “Chardonnay is a red wine masquerading as a white, and Pinot Noir is a white wine masquerading as a red.” (André Tchelistcheff, 1901-1994, Legendary Winemaker) America’s love affair with Chardonnay began back in 1936, when Wente Vineyards of Livermore,...

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