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,...
Celebrating Father’s Day With Italian Wines

Celebrating Father’s Day With Italian Wines

By Bob Lipinski When I think about Father’s Day, I remember barbecuing steaks, hamburgers, sausages, and hot dogs, over “real charcoal,” while enjoying bottles of beer, served along with platters of cold macaroni and potato salad, and, of course, slices of sour dill...
Italian Wines for Summer Barbecues

Italian Wines for Summer Barbecues

By Bob Lipinski I’m one of those individuals that doesn’t wait until hot weather to light the barbecue grill. I enjoy grilling most anytime, including during snowstorms and frigid temperatures. However, I draw the line when outside is experiencing heavy torrential...
Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day

  “Some are kissing mothers, and some are scolding mothers, but it is love just the same, and most mothers kiss and scold together.” (Pearl S. Buck, 1892-1973, American writer and novelist) Mother’s Day is traditionally credited to Anna Jarvis (1864-1948), who,...

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