Surprise in a Tequila Bottle
... and it is not a worm. The hand-blown Patron bottle is a thing of beauty, and the Patron Silver Tequila is not bad either (see below for our perfect Margarita recipe). So, it came as no surprise when my wife asked me to retrieve an empty bottle from…
Marinated Flank Steak
My father broiled flank steak “back in the day” when it was an inexpensive cut of beef used mostly in long braises. His secret was an acidic marinade that permeated the meat, rather than just coating the surface as is the case with 9 out of 10 recipes.…
Bulk Blackening Seasoning Recipe
I've been blackening fish and other proteins since the mid-eighties when there were no such seasonings on the market. Now, you can purchase Chef Paul Prudomme's Blackened Redfish Magic in 2 oz. containers for $3.50. Or, in true Chabernet style, you can…
Blackened Fish Recipe
Awesome Blackened Fish RecipeYo! The 1980’s are calling and they want that recipe back for blackened fish. The big problem is that our tastes have changed over the past 30 years and that old recipe needs an extreme makeover. I’ve been perfecting my own…
Yoga and Wine
say what? My wife would just love this idea! When offered Cabernet or Chardonnay, she’d ask for another glass of Chabernet. Fitness On The Wine Road My family used to live on Trout Pond Lane
Razor clams: Not Just For Breakfast Anymore
If there is a city that is the exemplar of all things Chabernet, it would be Barcelona. Sure, the Spaniards also have their sophisticated eateries and designer food scene. However, chowing down on a breakfast of Razor Clams with a glass of Cava in the…
Chabernet with Chinese
We’re going out for Chinese Food tonight which prompts the question: “What wine pairs well with Chinese?” Like the Dude in the photo, a nice cold beer sounds just about right. But, what if beer makes you bloated or you’re just not a beer-kind-of-person?…
Texas Broiled Shrimp
I prepared a romantic dinner last night and the main course was spicy shrimp grilled on skewers and served with ice-cold champagne. It brought back fond memories and I wanted to share the secret of the very best shrimp you may ever eat. Deep Dale Lane is…
Cooking smelly fish like Mackerel
Frozen Mackerel is readily available in many supermarkets and certainly in almost all Asian markets. It is inexpensive, highly nutritious, delicious, but if there is a smellier fish to grill – I’ve not encountered it. My wife just loves grilled Mackerel,…
Pitanga Flavored Vodka
It is perfectly fitting that this first post should be about something very odd, but hopefully interesting and useful. Anyone familiar with foraging in Hawaii or Florida has probably spied a bush loaded with red berries. And, anyone brave enough to taste…