Espresso and Cappuccino — Italy’s Great Coffees

Espresso and Cappuccino — Italy’s Great Coffees

By Bob Lipinski Italians have been sipping little cups of strong coffee for over 400 years, but the coffee we know as espresso — a thick, dark liquid with a foamy, creamy head, or crema dates from 1903. This is when machines (perfected simultaneously in Milan and...
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...
Wines To Elevate Your Holiday Celebrations

Wines To Elevate Your Holiday Celebrations

By Bob Lipinski During the holiday season, I usually have a list of wines that I prefer to drink, but this year, I have discovered some new ones that I will definitely include. Sales (and consumption) of red wine (as well as champagne and fortified wines) rise during...
Cooking With Wine

Cooking With Wine

By Bob Lipinski Anyone who enjoys cooking and creating gourmet dinners or just tinkering around the stove can transform dishes into Epicurean triumphs with wine. Chefs the world over know the value of wine and have been cooking with it daily, transforming the blandest...
Six Easy-To-Drink Wines for Autumn

Six Easy-To-Drink Wines for Autumn

By Bob Lipinski As the days grow short and the air becomes crisp, what better way to celebrate the changing of the seasons than with some easy-to-drink wines. Wine is a great pleasure in life and should be enjoyed alongside a selection of foods. With that in mind,...

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