When I lived in New York City, years ago, I did not cook. But I knew where to eat. At least every other week I would jump on my Harley and drive from my apartment in the East Village up to a Spanish diner on the upper west side. I always ordered the same thing: … Continue reading
2010 Chateau Vannieres, Cotes de Provence
A while back, someone asked me for suggestions on what she should serve with her Thanksgiving meal. I came up with a variety of wines, one of which was a nice bottle of chilled rose’. She responded by saying that she really didn’t like rose’s, they’re too sweet and sticky. I hear that a lot. … Continue reading
2012 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 2,300 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 4 years to get … Continue reading
2012 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 2,300 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 4 years to get … Continue reading
Happy New Year Everyone!
May the new year bring you good health, good friends, good food and prosperity!
Cabbage and Potato Charlotte (vegetarian)
From “500 Potato Recipes” Serves 6 This would great served next to a large platter of various grilled wursts, but quite delicious by itself. 1 Lb. green or Savoy cabbage 2 Tbsp. butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 1/4 Lb. potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 extra large egg, beaten 2 Tbsp. milk salt and fresh … Continue reading
Red Wine, White Wine, Fine Food Too! 