Here at last is a mistake-free sirloin steak with a peppercorn sauce that feels like velvet in the mouth. Velvet in the mouth is important as a sensual experience, but it also means you’ve avoided the common problems associated with this dish — bitterness and an overpowering edge to the crushed peppercorns, obliterating any taste […]
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Beautiful $20 Bordeaux for Holiday Roasts, Stews, Chops and Steaks
What we want in a Bordeaux is enough backbone to stand up to meat and yet a contrasting smoothness to make it a pleasure to drink. That combination often costs a fortune. That’s why we’re excited about Chateau Saint-Sulpice, at around $20 a bottle. The vineyard is a 100-acre property in the heart of France’s […]
A Spiked Eggnog that Lifts the Spirits
To make the best eggnog, you need balance…a taste of booze mingles with cream and spices, but doesn’t weigh you down. Faith asked regular contributor Alex Province and spouse Matthew Bennett to give you “the family recipe,” which is truly well balanced and delicious, just what a top-rated eggnog should be. Needless to say, the […]
Coquito: the Puerto Rican Answer to Eggnog
Tasting a well-made Coquito is like a Dancing with the Stars Competition. “Oh, we can make eggnog, my friend,” says my pal who is Puerto Rican American. And is he ever right. Since we feature the winner of the New Haven Coquito Contest on our show, let me be the first to tell you, Coquito […]
Some Clever Holiday Gift Ideas for Food Lovers
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 […]
Our Best Ever Thanksgiving Recipe Kit!
From Faith Middleton: Here’s our Thanksgiving recipe kit to help make your holiday feast the best it can be. You’ll find here all the delicious dishes, ideas for leftovers, andrecommended wines and cocktails we’ve been giving you for more than a month on The Food Schmooze.
