Two pans took top honors as non-stick and they’re both made of carbon steel, though one is far more affordable than the other. According to testers, when they tried the $44 Matfer Bourgeat frying pan, fried eggs just slipped around in the pan and steaks formed a deeply crisp crust. Thank you, Cook’s Illustrated for […]
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A $14 Organic Red Scores an 89 – We Love It with Grilled Food
What a fair price for this delicious organic red wine from Argentina that’s a perfect match with grilled foods, including chicken, steak, salmon, swordfish, duck, vegetables and pizza. Think fresh berries, a little plum and a backbone that gives Cuma Malbec its persuasive character. I think it drinks like a $30 bottle, and I like it […]
The Summer White Wine to Bring to Dinner
Faith asked wine broker Alex Province to bring in one of his favorite white wines this summer, and it’s a beauty! This white burgundy has a lovely rich feel in the mouth, yet it tastes both lush and crisp. Great with a buttery fish like flounder or lobster, chicken, light pasta sauce and for dreamy sipping […]
A Red Wine with Coffee Notes to Pair with BBQ
When we asked Alex to suggest a wine with coffee notes, he knew just what to offer up. The La Font de Notre Dame Gigondas 2013 (France) has notes of not only coffee—mocha, specifically—but also black licorice and berry. It’s deep, with a complexity you’d hope for when drinking a wine like this, but it’s […]
Stay the Course – Anthony’s Spin on a Espresso Martini
This cocktail is a take on the late Dick Bradsell’s 1980’s classic Vodka Espresso or what is now known as the Espresso Martini. Of course, Anthony incorporated a drastic twist. Photo: Tracy Benjamin/flickr, creative commons
Prosecco Gone Wild
Anthony’s guilty pleasure in the summer is Prosecco. He also likes to keep things simple. By adding wild hibiscus syrup to a glass of Prosecco, you’re elevating the Prosecco, while eliminating the need for additional syrups or flavorings. It’s bare-bones simple, yet elegant at the same time. We’re imagining this sparkling cocktail being served at […]
