So what exactly does a wine rating mean? Way back in the ’80s, Robert Parker took to ranking his beloved Bordeaux numerically. Consumers loved the idea and now it is everywhere. Parker is one man, and he focused on the 8000 or so (!!) vineyards of Bordeaux. In my casual reading of his reports I… Continue reading Robitussin gets 92 from Wine Spectator!
Author: james romanow
Mr. Natural
This one goes out to all my foodie and locovore friends. Larry Groce singing Junk Food Junkie.
Calvados – Liquor for purists
Meet the liquor that almost no one but chefs and the French know anything about: Calvados. In Normady, the climate was too severe for grape growing. They grew apples, wonderful apples and made cider. Then of course, being human someone had the brilliant idea that they could distill the cider. Being French they did it… Continue reading Calvados – Liquor for purists
Simple Sexy Food
I got this book in the mail the other day, to review. It fits with everything I know about relationships and love. The truth is Valentine’s day is way over-produced. Very few of the dates result in a particularly romantic evening. Everybody needs to do it – is is after all a statement date, when… Continue reading Simple Sexy Food
Rogstad Valentine’s Day Drinks
If you’re looking for a great idea for sipping while nibbling on chocolate or other naughty bits, here’s three that should satisfy everyone. Firstly, as always open a bottle of bubbly! What can be more romantic than toasting your love with a fine glass of Canadian sparkling wine. This is a Chardonnay (i.e. blanc de… Continue reading Rogstad Valentine’s Day Drinks