From Faith: From New York City, Charleston, S.C., is only a two-hour plane ride away, and its architecture, friendly atmosphere, and vibrant food scene are not to be missed. We stayed downtown and took mesmerizing walks each day for hours, stunned by the city’s swaying palm trees, historic homes, water views and fantastic restaurants. We swooned […]
Faith's Favorites
The Perfect Thanksgiving Rosé Wine, $20
Elegant, dry, floral, structured… it’s a winner as a host gift or as a Thanksgiving wine. The 2013 Chinon by Rene Couly in the Loire valley of France is made with ripe Cabernet Franc grapes, and is a bargain at $20 per bottle. If you’d like to order it, call ahead to your wine store and […]
$15 & Under Wines: Try This Crisp California Rosé
The beauty of a chilled rosé is that it is easy to drink and often food-friendly, pairing well with so many dishes. That is especially true of this elegant rosé from Bonny Doon Vineyards in California. It’s a whisper of pink in the glass, a smart combination of grapes, including grenache, mourvedre, rousanne, cinsaut, carignane […]
A Good Gluten-Free Baking Flour
Our pal Miriam, baker at The Country Store on Village Lane, Orient, New York, is serving brownies made with a gluten-free flour she’s newly discovered — Deya’s Cake Flour. She says she substitutes it one to one in most recipes. She likes it so much she’s selling the flour at the store. Gluten or no […]
Travel & Leisure Mag Picks The Oyster Club in Mystic
We agree. If you’re after tasty, super-fresh oysters shucked the way they should be, head to the charming Oyster Club at 13 Water Street in Mystic, Connecticut. Accompanied by Food Schmooze regular Alex Province, and Matthew Bennett, Faith and the guys dove into a large platter of Noank oysters, washed down with a chilled bottle […]
Alsace Gentil “Hugel”
Faith’s Wine Pick Alsace Gentil “Hugel” $10 – $13 Distributor: Frederick Wildman & Sons If this wine is not in stock, simply tell your store the name of the distributor. Vintage Notes “Gentil has become a joyous, convivial wine whose arrival the Hugel family always awaits with impatience in the spring following each vintage. Gentil […]
