From Faith: For the cocktail or beer-lover, I suggest the new double-walled glass that keeps the drink very cold, even as you hold it in your hand. Olive Oil makes a lovely present almost everyone will use; I think Ariston from Greece is affordable and of terrific quality for the money. (Sold at many markets or […]
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Another Good Red Wine for Thanksgiving
From Faith — We just received word that the whole cluster Pinot Noir we recommended for Thanksgiving and is from Oregon is now sold out everywhere. Last night I tried a terrific Italian red that will go well with turkey and trimmings. It’s priced anywhere from $15 to $20, and it’s called Solane Santi Valpolicella […]
Special Host Gift: Pol Roger for the Holidays
From Faith and Alex Province — On special occasions, Champagne is a dazzling host gift, especially at the holidays. We just re-tasted Pol Roger Brut Reserve, the same sparkler chosen by Kate and William for their Westminster wedding. This one, $50-$60, exceeds our normal price point of $20 and under, we realize, but since the […]
Start Thanksgiving with a Laugh
From Faith — One of my favorite New Yorker cartoonists, Roz Chast, has created something for the coming holiday. Have a look!
A Perfect Thanksgiving Pinot Noir
It’s a juicy 2012 or 2013 Willamette Vineyard Whole Cluster Pinot Noir, around $20 per bottle. We tried it, on the recommendation of Alex Province, with turkey, stuffing, and the toughest challenge, cranberry sauce. It matched perfectly. Faith loved its fruit-forward pop as a sipping wine, too. At your wine store, simply tell them the […]
Quick Video: Faith Tries the Aw Shucks Oyster Opener
By her own admission, Faith can’t open an oyster or clam to save her life, despite that she loves both. This explains why she was intrigued when she saw a magazine ad for the Aw Shucks!™ Oyster Opener, claiming that “anyone” can open an oyster using this contraption. Pretty soon, Larry Schneider of Maine was […]
