Lipp for Joy
We follow travel blogger Nick Bredimus on Instagram. He wrote "Lipp for Joy" explains the correct pronunciation of the name of the legendary brasserie on Paris' Left Bank. Brasserie Lipp on Boulevard Saint-Germain was a favorite of artists and writers.…
Nick Bredimus a man for all seasonings
Today is World Baking Day, May 21st. We will celebrate a man who was ahead of his time by learning to cook and bake when most males shunned such things. Nick Bredimus was fortunate to have a father, Robert Bredimus, whose mother taught him to cook when…
Slinging it Singapore Style
I had traveled to Singapore for business many times. The Missus was keen to accompany me and experience the Eastern mystique herself. Being a good husband and an even better tour guide, of course I brought her to the original, iconic, and legendary…
Remembering a closed restaurant
A favorite local restaurant has been closed following a fire. We're hoping it reopens, but we don't know when. For now, we have only memories like these recorded in this photograph. A partially eaten portion of Eggplant Rollatini makes my mouth water. It…
The 7 Most Popular Wine Varieties to Try
Do you want to expand your wine palate? If so, you've come to the right place. Here's a list of the 7 most popular wine varieties to try. From bold and full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon to crisp and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, there's something for…
Wine versus Beer (Which Is Healthier?)
It's a debate as old as time (or at least as old as wine and beer): which is better for your health, wine or beer? Both have their pros and cons when it comes to health, so it's tough to say which one is definitively "better." However, we can take a…
Vegan Cooking with Wine
Can you cook with wine as a vegan? This is a tricky question. And I’m here to answer those questions for you in this post. Most of us think of wine and automatically think, “Of course it’s vegan! Wine is just fermented grapes, right?” This is where…
What Can You Cook with Wine and Mushrooms?
The unlearned in the culinary arts and tastes might think that wine and mushrooms do not fit well together on the same dish. But those who have explored the sautéed regions of the human experience understand the power of the grape and the foundations of…
Sausage Links With Wine
Sausage. Links. Get it? Sorry, I can never resist a food-related pun. The gist of this article is the pairing of wine with an often overlooked menu protein - sausage. There are many articles about steak and wine, so why not meat in its tubular form? I'm…
Queso and Wine
The title Queso and Wine might trigger the thought of processed Velveeta cheese dip with a sickly sweet wine. Not in our home, where Spanish-style cheeses served with Spanish wines evoke thoughts of many pleasant food experiences. For example, a hot…