Fine Wines (Re)Visited

Winecast Now on iPhone
For listeners who want to stay up with the latest podcasts while traveling, I’ve setup a new iPhone-friendly page and have put a new button to it on the right sidebar.Since I don’t have an iPhone yet, I hope it works as advertised; let me know… A trip to my local AT&T or Apple Store [...]

WBW 35: Passionate Spain
Right on the heels of WBW’s 34 summary we have the announcement of the next edition focused on the red wines of Spain hosted by Michelle from My Wine Education. I’ve blogged some candidates here in the past but this theme has me really chuffed as I’m just about to board a plane bound for [...]

Martin Codax, Albarino, Rias Baixas 2006
$1413% ABVSynthetic cork closureScore: 86Rating: 3.5 out of 5 starsBuy this wine onlineNote: This review is in response to Andrew’s email call to wine bloggers to emulate the style of Chateau Petrogasm, a Zen-like wine blog who reviews wine with a single image. I decided to start with something simple here and will graduate to [...]

Nicholas Harary (Owner and Chef, Restaurant Nicholas)
Are most great dates related to food? The Guys ponder. Then they are joined but their friend and fellow restaurateur, Nicholas Harary of Restaurant Nicholas for a lively discussion on culinary education and training. Are culinary schools necessary? …

Leslie Sbracco
Leslie Sbrocco is an award-winning author, writer, speaker, and television host whose entertaining approach makes learning about wine and food fun. Her first book, WINE FOR WOMEN: A GUIDE TO BUYING, PAIRING and SHARING WINE (William Morrow) has been …

Martin Codax, Albarino, Rias Baixas 2006
$1413% ABVSynthetic cork closureScore: 86Rating: 3.5 out of 5 starsBuy this wine onlineNote: This review is in response to Andrew’s email call to wine bloggers to emulate the style of Chateau Petrogasm, a Zen-like wine blog who reviews wine with a single image. I decided to start with something simple here and will graduate to [...]

The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick – Chalone Vineyard Pinot Noir
2003 Chalone Vineyard Pinot Noir – The Vine Times Rating – 4 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Excellent) This 2003 Pinot Noir has a wonderful bouquet of red berry fruit, bright cherry, strawberry and plum with a slight touch of toasted oak. Ripe red berry fruit flavors last throughout it’s lingering soft finish. For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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Fred Plotkin
Fred Plotkin divides his time between New York and the Italian Riviera. His writing concentrates on the subjects of Italy and opera.. Fred Plotkin is author of Italy for the Gourmet Traveler; Italy Today: The Beautiful Cookbook (with Lorenza …

Gail Sokol
Gail D. Sokol is an award-winning professional in the culinary arts industry with demonstrated success in baking and pastry arts, supervision and training, and classical cuisine. Chef Sokol brings her expertise and unique teaching style to the serious …

Marian Betancourt
Marian Betancourt is a freelance writer based in New York City. She writes food features for the Associated Press and has written for other publications, including Chocolatier and Travel&Leisure. She is the author of more than a dozen books. …

Perfect Thanksgiving Desserts
Quick and easy desserts that complement your Thanksgiving dinner….

Perfect Thanksgiving Side Dishes, Pt. 1
Cooking the consummate chicken stock and making marvelous mashed potatoes…

Chef Marc?s Inaugural Podcast
Chef Marc’s podcast will involve every aspect of food and travel– its senses and shared experiences. Marc will share his adventures and explorations of the food, the culture and the history of the places he visits.

The World Cup of Fine Dining-The Italian-French Connection
Chef Marc Vogel visits Sicily and talks with French-trained Chef Damiano Ferraro of "Baglio della Luna."

Nanci Alexander
Nanci Alexander has been a leader and visionary working for a more compassionate worldly outlook for animals. Nanci has been noted as saying she has always been concerned about animals and their rights. She founded the Animal Rights Foundation of …

Janet Mandel and The Food of La Mancha
Janet Mandel is a freelance Journalist. Although, she was born in America she has spent the last forty years living and experiencing Spain. She has devoted herself to the cuisine and culture of Spain. She is the author of My Kitchen In Spain. Today …

The Big Pig- Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Restaurant Review: Belo Horizonte, Brazi, Porc o.Brazillian "Barbeque"– A Unique and Exciting experience.

Perfect Thanksgiving Side Dishes, Pt.2
Chef Marc Vogel shares two more wonderful side dishes to complete your holiday meal. In this episode of “ChefMarc’s Culinary Adventures,” you’ll learn how to make tasty turkey stuffing and glorious green beans– both recipes utilize the chicken stock you learned to make in the previous podcast.

Chef Marc Lands in Lima, Peru
Chef Marc Vogel travels to South America and lands in Peru where he explores both its food and culture. A highlight of his visit is a lunch with Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo. Marc chats with El Presidente about the up-and-coming Peruvian cuisine which is sure to please gastronomes the world over!

The Rules for the two minute turkey carving.
1. Cut the four joints off the turkey, the two wings and the two legs atthe joints, you can feel the joint. Your knife will glide through thejoint, if you are fighting it, you are probably cutting bone. Readjust your knifeso that you just cut through [...]

Le Comptoir- Paris?Toughest Reservation
Chef Marc Vogel visits with Yves Camdeborde, restaurateur, hotelier and chef of Paris’ Le Comptoir. Join him on another of his culinary adventures.

Chef Marc?s Inaugural Podcast
Chef Marc’s podcast will involve every aspect of food and travel– its senses and shared experiences. Marc will share his adventures and explorations of the food, the culture and the history of the places he visits.

The Big Pig- Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Restaurant Review: Belo Horizonte, Brazi, Porc o.Brazillian "Barbeque"– A Unique and Exciting experience.

Zarzuela: A Taste of Spain in San Francisco
Join Chef Marc on a recent visit to "Zarzuela" a Spanish tapas restaurant in San Francisco