Christmas is a lot of work. There, I said it. As a kid, Christmas just magically happens. But, once you cross the threshold into adulthood,
Category: Recipes
Cin Cin, Cinzano!
The highly recognizable Italian brand, Cinzano, has been making vermouth for over 250 years — longer than the United States has been a country. In 1757,
The Eyes Have It
Blind tasting is a humbling experience. It’s all at once immensely instructional, and intimidating as hell. Your palate is exposed, and your wine tasting credibility
Strawberries Drowning in Red Wine
I can usually speed-flip my way through Cooking Light Magazine in about four minutes. I reject most of the recipes — because my family would have to
Carpe Vinum’s Tour de France: Alsace
If you follow my Carpe Vinum adventures, you know that a couple of us are heading to France on vacation this summer (I’m going Paris and north;
Wine Pairing Challenge: Muffaletta
Snow fell from the skies above Washington, DC last night. The Federal Government was closed. Everything was closed, really. We have a mammoth 4 inches of snow here
