The Best Drinks To Pair With Oysters

The Best Drinks To Pair With Oysters

By Bob Lipinski “The boldness of first person who ate an oyster.” (Thomas Muffett, 1553-1604, English physician) Oysters are saltwater bivalve mollusks known for their rough, irregular shells and prized by millions as a seafood delicacy. China, South Korea, the United...
Thai Sausage Salad

Thai Sausage Salad

Thai cuisine is renowned for its harmonious balance of five key flavors: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy hot. Cold salads are especially appealing during warmer months, making them a popular choice for both lunch and dinner. Drawing upon various versions of this...
Mozzarella: Not Just for Pizza

Mozzarella: Not Just for Pizza

The caprese salad pairs tomatoes, and basil with fresh mozzarella. (Metro Photo) By Bob Lipinski “Wine and cheese are ageless companions, like aspirin and aches, or June and moon, or good people and noble ventures.” — M.F.K. Fisher, 1908-1992, American food writer,...
Recent “Wine” Discoveries… 2025

Recent “Wine” Discoveries… 2025

By Bob Lipinski “What I love about wine is the joy of discovery. It’s the fact that wine is so obviously affected by what people do to create it.” (Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, 1948 -, English musical theater composer) As an author and professional taster, I evaluate...
Fondue — A Swiss Tradition

Fondue — A Swiss Tradition

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...

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