There are few things more elegant and ephemeral than a Soufflé, and though many people find the idea of them intimidating, they are surprisingly easy to prepare. I think they make a perfect dinner for two. Serve this blue cheese version with some spiced figs and a bitter green salad and some toasted brioche, turn…
One summer day when I was in college years ago, I arrived in the quaint village of Zermatt in southern Switzerland. Quaint because it had no cars then. And doesn’t even today. The next day, we went skiing… on July 31st! Glaciers provide year-round snow, so we took a few of Europe’s longest aerial trams…
I just read a very useful (and compact) book on “Understanding Wine Labels” by Simon Woods. Easy format, well-written, this book has all the information in it but it is not confusing or “high-brow”. The author has also written another book, “I Don’t Know Much About Wine, But I Know What I Like”. I’ve just…
WINE IN RESTAURANTS – Part III Catherine Fallis Master Sommelier, aka grape goddess Yeah, the Wine is Here! When the sommelier approaches with the bottle, scrutinize the label. Make sure it is the exact wine that you ordered—vintage, region of origin, varietal if noted, etc. Often if the wrong bottle is presented to you, it…
The only problem with Ritz-Carlton’s Bali Resort is that you might never want to leave the grounds to explore the country. You’ll be too busy sipping cocktails from a watermelon while you lounge by the ornate water-spouting stone statues of the infinity pool, or taking advantage of the resorts private secluded beach.
In anything at all, perfection is finally attained not when there is no longer
anything to add, but when there is no longer anything to take away. —Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Our compatriots at Wandalust recently realized that Vera Wang –– herself –– has moved from wedding dresses to dressing a hotel room. She now has created a very special Vera Wang hotel suite in the upscale Halekulani in Waikiki.
There are now a number of trips and tours centered around your favorite shows. On September 26, an Apprentice-themed cruise sails from New York to the Caribbean. The cruise, sponsored by Trump World Magazine and Expedia, features cast members from three seasons of the reality TV show.
I’d love to hear your opinions on this one. French sommeliers and experts continue to favor French wine in comparison with the new world products. Is it snobbery, good business or is French wine still a step ahead of the herd? Via ‘ The Scotsman’
I had the suspicion that I could not be the only one. When I look at a neat row of bottles in a wine merchant’s or at the store, the prettiest labels stand out. It is different at a wine tasting, where you can judge the merits by the wine itself, but what to do…
Old money? New money? Trust fund? Doesn’t matter. If you have enough money from any source, splurge on a visit to The Breakers Palm Beach, one of the world’s foremost hotels/spa/golf resorts in the old-fashioned tradition.
I posted a study by UC Davis that debunked the myth of wine and cheese as a match made in heaven. Well, I’ll have to ignore the science and keep believing the myth…I just think cheese and wine is romantic, simple, satifying…all good things. via FERMENTATIONS