Souffle au Grand Marnier
ORANGE LIQUEUR SOUFFLE I have very fond memories of my father preparing this dish and following the recipe of Julia Child. I can't think of a better recipe that combines booze with dessert, Chabernet style. To serve four: 2 tablespoons soft butter 3…
Panettone Instead of Fruitcake
With the domain name Chabernet, you might guess that we would enjoy a cake paired with wine. Fruitcake just won't work because it is overly sweet and overly boozy. The crafty Italians bake a holiday cake which can be enjoyed year-round. Leftovers make…
German Know-how
In the days before "German Engineering", the German's were known for sausage and for beer. I can't think of a more satisfying meal than grilled bratwurst with a cold beer. Sauerkraut and mustard cut the heaviness of the fatty pork, and the beer rinses…
Spaghetti con le Vongole
SPAGHETTI WITH CLAM SAUCE Spaghetti alle Vongole To serve 4 to 6 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons soft butter 6 cloves finely chopped or grated garlic 1 tsp dried Oregano Red Pepper flakes 1/2 cup dry white wine or…
Costolette di Maiale alla Modenese
Costolette di Maiale alla Modenese PORK CHOPS BRAISED IN WHITE WINE To serve 4 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves, crumbled 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper 4…
Drinking With The Botanist
I have written before about how much I enjoyed reading The Drunken Botanist by Amy Stewart and experimenting with her cocktail concoctions. Our most recent experiment was to replicate the outstanding Mai Tai served at The House Without a…
Mamani Gin and Tonic
I am reading a clever new book titled The Drunken Botanist by Amy Stewart and just fell in love with her recipe for an outrageous G&T; Enjoy! 1.5 oz gin 2-3 fresh jalapeño slices (or, if you prefer, a milder…
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…
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…