http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal daily 0.75 2016-02-21 http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2016/2/21/a-visit-to-williamsburg-in-brooklyn monthly 0.5 2016-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1456095618934-TQESQJYDJIQLR9YLYFKY/image-asset.jpeg journal - A Visit to Williamsburg in Brooklyn Going with a wonderful French wine! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1456095634899-KRMGCHLUAGW2VXWHKP12/image-asset.jpeg journal - A Visit to Williamsburg in Brooklyn The variety of dishes at Juliette Restaurant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1456095571078-AKO9ZMP1C4D2PRJ9EWZX/image-asset.jpeg journal - A Visit to Williamsburg in Brooklyn Our Sicilian wine and the lovely setting at our table by the window of Oregano. http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2016/2/6/catching-up-on-cooking-classes-january monthly 0.5 2016-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806020111-X36A932OXS9W9GIRBA60/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January The bowl shape takes form. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806637654-VKGYHYFH2WV3P6BJBQDU/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January Chopped chestnuts, powdered sugar, and vanilla... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806147140-48Z9A5LD1JDE0AQ8UTNV/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January Chopping up the ingredients... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454810855818-AOTEBOUOU8VUK0W678GY/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January And the Genovese Ragú - yum! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806695878-QYHIJBOFIA2OEZBE3LKG/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January Yup, stir it all together... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454805812746-R5ZHQE1ES7HMU628JIOE/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January Menu for January's cooking class at Amici Miei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454810838403-FWVJZBQ749E07E4W2LFA/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January A simple, yet delightful, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806667393-4WZ6HGXD8J6I7SA3S8S9/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January and mascarpone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806681259-7EZMOP1QFJY064EHZURK/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January Then mix that with melted chocolate... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806362865-YSGB3X6WBE9P9X0FU8JZ/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January Finishing the sauce for the lamb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806314781-MZ4FVF8IR6I4PHFK3NWN/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January Wow, Chef Davide is fast! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806653685-UKZK35C61T2DJ1TZXFCY/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January add some Amaretto di Saronno... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454811144707-LL03GXLM7M3N8T10P1HY/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January Beautifully cooked lamb with parsley/breadcrumb topping. And the wine was great... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806299609-OOX4PG6AJT3ZQCO050P7/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January With some broth and wine, then off to the oven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454811238385-Z32B2IMUHUN162IL7F2I/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January The gorgeous chestnut, amaretto, and mascarpone dessert - with a glass of tawny port. Heaven! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806331387-080WOI7SY07PZK6WT2S1/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January And toss the parsley with the bread crumbs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806454740-YE4DEOW7BG7LM9UTWNTP/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January Wrapping lamb with pancetta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806826022-VI291GGU7EZASLR0O00Z/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January Ernie is enjoying watching the cooking - and anticipating when it will be time to eat! Waiter Arturo is also having a good time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454810798326-28GT0RG10E0V0Y9XKPY2/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January Winter salad in the polenta-parmesan "bowls". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806731274-EGI2SCMFKOMG70C9G0E5/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January And top with crushed amaretto cookies. Wow! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806163258-4X443J886NAVLFO4VB88/BMW_6startingragu.jpg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January And starting to heat up everything... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806377045-BHIXF7R90QNVBGYOZNVV/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January Dressing the dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454811324980-9MENGE4WMZ46KYJ5QBK9/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January And an alternative to the Montepulciano. Since it was cold, we went for the Villa Fulvia Amarone. That was also a wonderful combination, perfect for a blizzard! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806348159-S33JEHG2NN4D2P3KLQM1/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January Meanwhile, the ragú is still simmering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454811166528-QP14NAN42FGS65PB2FZO/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January The 2011 Nero d'Avola was a great match. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454811308776-1CXGJ88IDB9V9OZBGARB/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January Our rendition of Genovese Ragú during the blizzard. We didn't cut the carrots as small as Chef Davide, so they stayed visible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806285377-Y2DWIP38IL80DC0UUG1G/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January Adding rosemary and sage... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806003920-WAD0LK9VRHT5TFZD34UX/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January Heating the polenta and parmesan mixture like a crepe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806711659-254497FRQN3A7DYQR6FG/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January pipe into dessert glasses... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454810818785-NCGZUXOQW42XQFQRD5CE/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January The Kaltern Pinot Grigio went perfectly! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806102611-K2DYWFZIEDGKGNXIGD88/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January The art of drizzling balsamic vinegar on a salad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1454806187822-L2LGWRH4VAEJR7WQ9GM7/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - January So that the sauce can go simmer for a few hours. http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2016/1/24/catching-up-on-cooking-classes monthly 0.5 2016-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453675906915-OAGY5F2CMXVG6JJIFWPO/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - December Assembling the scallop saltimbocca with the porcini cream sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453681842268-HVU0I6U1I8P2K207451T/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - December Stuffed turkey breast with the Cabernet Franc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453681615088-6LASXMY4SI10ZHU90IDO/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - December https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453675671109-YPTWIQ2ONT373EE3L9G8/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - December https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453681738101-KWZCPDH1BBXMOMMUYV9Q/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - December A little lasagne just for one - a perfect size. And so wonderful with the Grifone! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453675872541-0254LL3MJU88VK10C410/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - December Look at these magnificent porcini mushrooms! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453681886593-85OGUHPSMDBLIHFMN0RL/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - December And the final wonderful course - dessert. Look at the chunks of meringue with the chestnuts and whipped cream. Wow! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453675700216-M9847XSORLJXRHWEU2LF/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - December Working on the intricate art of tying stuffed turkey. It is definitely not easy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453681797090-QI47ZM23QN2T23SQXRV5/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - December The Vigne del Malina 2011. Look at the gorgeous purple color in the glass! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453676080220-LT5AJ5MCBN87S3K04A1K/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - December Baked meringue ready to be crumbled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453676029587-CUU1TMNMNLFGPAV5FYNE/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - December Layering the chestnuts, meringue, and whipped cream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453675805479-VT04PNQHB0SJTMQKWWAU/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - December Filling the cup with bolognese, béchamel, and parmesan cheese. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453681633921-ZBK88ZR5M3E6VWMQP86H/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - December Earthy, herbal Scallop Saltimbocca with a wonderful Angeline Chardonnay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453675753943-YZW01PN2JKAOTUZQE27C/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - December Lining a cupcake holder with a lasagna noodle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453675996879-LTZ706AE8DN1ZQAQG5KK/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - December Piping the meringue to be baked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453681695164-HB0VXA2L8RT93354NW03/image-asset.jpeg journal - Catching up on Cooking Classes - December 2012 Grifone Sangiovese di Romagna http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2016/1/23/getting-ready-for-a-snowy-weekend monthly 0.5 2016-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453588158761-S9Z4VKPIOKDDNPH8UCHA/image-asset.jpeg journal - Getting Ready for a Snowy Weekend Baltimore's Inner Harbor in a blizzard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453588591443-1CBG471RT37B8LC6E9RD/image-asset.jpeg journal - Getting Ready for a Snowy Weekend Bringing home the two halves of the focaccias. These are going to be good for lunch! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453588645241-8IXH2KD5Q1X6YV6CG4XN/image-asset.jpeg journal - Getting Ready for a Snowy Weekend Oh my - that's a lot of snow, with more anticipated! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453588557961-JBMYTD6LC56P0L23NAS5/image-asset.jpeg journal - Getting Ready for a Snowy Weekend A bold combination of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1453588659765-UB1N2SIRON2XK3HBHKPR/image-asset.jpeg journal - Getting Ready for a Snowy Weekend Ducks trying to keep their heads out of the blowing snow. http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2016/1/3/enjoying-wines-in-europe-part-2 monthly 0.5 2016-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451870358910-TXLTEXV3OSV2Q50OIIHK/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 The owner, our gracious host. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452130521648-DLTB4U1EFDSJJ6AGHOAY/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 That's better! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452130054404-UYLORIE6IVB4EFDRPDKS/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 The Passerina wine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452130453909-LKMPUOZ57XWKC7Y0JBIT/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Clams with chickpeas as an appetizer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452131883023-K2V3VH8N51MHBF3OL96I/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Our treasured purchases to be brought home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452212896172-MOSJ63C6GHGWBPDILPJH/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Ernie's thank-you gift to our friends - his drawings of the towers of Porto San Giorgio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451870293051-760HAW2L95R0SQWJXKWT/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Pork with snap peas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452131712403-JVJ2Z65SL4WPP7LDD2TC/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 A variation on ravioli stuffed with mushrooms - but even better! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451869996291-LFM4FNQKQDRNONXWACBW/BMW_TandKursi.jpg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Delizioso! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452131837165-JL8EBKMCRRK6NFMFJQ15/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Full moon over the Parlamento piazza. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452131579889-NUP9DZ2HSLILUOZPUPPF/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 The lovely Brunello di Montalcino... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452130609949-06HVUB8LUPA0K9RU0XUP/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Our very helpful waitress at Trattoria La Rocca. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451869785346-CNHFT6FJ2CIYIMTSYV0T/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 A gorgeous 2010 Kurni, recommended by our friends at Spaccio Alimentare Pamafrutta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451869835358-O3QX8DQP3PCR8IH393TC/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452130407127-9QTXQR9RO03F90TMDQXZ/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Tardivo ma non Tardo Verdicchio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452130786982-PDXMD5BYQKH86G9V8ROU/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Jessica manned the wine bar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452131363325-PNGFLTURDO29BTLBHVCH/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Getting ready for a great meal with our waiter, Alessandro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451870169952-TRPP9BKX3FNG92V9TRI0/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 I have never seen such a large decanter for one of my wines! Definitely suited the il Pollenza. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452131551102-A85WZI1SJFXE2PIKXSNL/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 And enjoying being the official taster! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451869897833-OLQC5JSQFDJG19U51Q5W/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Cliffs at Parco Regionale del Conero https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452131692488-IVFP1IGFDZQV1INVLZJC/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 A gorgeous appetizer - named something like "Not Your Mother's Carbonara". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452130008114-5R2EG8TF0GFSQGACDXUB/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Damiani e Rossi, on the beach in Porto San Giorgio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451870273266-YS5CAM0C9K28RZ8LF1GH/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Beef bourguignon served on a portobello mushroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452130375266-Q4BCVPD43DQLK7MHKQVR/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Something is missing... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451869737226-S2RVV5BCIC771UK7YYB2/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 People showing their Italian patriotism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452130496441-0PJ6XCSM72ESLU87ANO0/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452131750972-RAY9VXTETFBL5RNLVOW9/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Medallion of beef with porcini. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451870199158-7OGXUT5X90DTQ56SZY3W/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 More of Pepe Nero https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451869817190-9NZAWV4QX7U4AA0QGYW3/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Grilled steak, a simple salad, and bread with our Kurni. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451870303975-XVXOZVEXAOW1X0XAYWMW/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Yummy dessert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451870338662-G4VNO4WB74U7IOS7SCPX/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Enjoying an aperitif https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452130566422-DA7EARXGRE2J82QEEYCE/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Linguine con Vongole bianco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452131732045-KDO9NAFVNKTHSNQYHEQ4/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Pork with bok choy Italian style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452131772377-J0KMTC0NKM8WEZWQ9L7L/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 And dessert! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452130689075-VALHK0DTPR25NQ85CSEH/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Some of the incredible array of wines at Enoteca al Parlamento. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452130078533-AUJ4R488G0J3J0YGOYMJ/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Beautiful presentation of dorado fish with lemon risotto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451870232177-ENUJMOP3H6GR680T9TUX/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Veal carpaccio and an eggplant mousse with our wine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452130157230-SE6U97JLFGR5KQ7QNETX/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Appetizer of giant langoustines! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451870252455-VFC3QGR3H7SLW56RCV1A/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Pasta with bolognese. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451870134808-HRG70FAS29M5K1GGQTE7/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Decor of Ristorante Pepe Nero https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1452131387240-BRYK0S98I943R8GK23GO/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Looking out at the wine list! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451869721896-Y9GUUH9EXYPX0HU1WW1Q/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 2 Fortress tower in Porto San Giorgio http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2016/1/2/enjoying-wines-in-europe monthly 0.5 2016-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451763887726-61HBBW96AFHUF6Z3J57R/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 1 The birthday boy enjoying his wine! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451763240954-LJ4CHCZCLU981R3HACXH/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 1 Brie cheeses with a Belgian dessert beer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451763165532-XZOER52TI19TDAK72707/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 1 Enjoying a 2011 Cornas at La Table du Boucher in Mons, Belgium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451763681414-Y394AKJKK6LZUXFY48VB/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 1 Seafood salad and an Insalata Mista with shrimp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1451763663354-4AKWVERXUT9IMSTAOP2U/image-asset.jpeg journal - Enjoying Wines in Europe - Part 1 A wonderful sausage, mushroom, and cheese pizza - yummy! 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1450558725189-BMLPPMCF8JLJOHJMIQ9P/image-asset.jpeg journal - California with Famiglia and New Friends The group doing what we do best - eating and drinking! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1450558698811-FAPTUQMXQKDSAVWEM78I/image-asset.jpeg journal - California with Famiglia and New Friends My new friend! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1450558515718-QXBMY7CF2VOJ19VMZCKB/image-asset.jpeg journal - California with Famiglia and New Friends Menu from the Chefs Table at Seasons Restaurant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1450558665450-I4FA9Z331V70KGGC6JLH/image-asset.jpeg journal - California with Famiglia and New Friends Cary's vineyards http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2015/6/28/to-lou monthly 0.5 2015-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1435526926360-0REJN4VHMSH68CCTOFOA/image-asset.jpeg journal - To Lou The two cousins and their families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1435526850298-TDMK3IG6A9FXA1BU39BL/image-asset.jpeg journal - To Lou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1435526812935-7JK05L2FS5IQGHGIM1XV/image-asset.jpeg journal - To Lou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1435526880396-Y5A5APKKATZ8PNBUMKAX/image-asset.jpeg journal - To Lou http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2015/3/10/a-really-nice-dessert-wine monthly 0.5 2015-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1426032958412-2YEV4OVAWFBFJQ6X078X/image-asset.jpeg journal - A Really Nice Dessert Wine! A great find - Clemente VII Vin Santo del Chianti Classico. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1426033027045-4XV9BZRXP83NUEBKFVCF/image-asset.jpeg journal - A Really Nice Dessert Wine! http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2015/3/1/a-loire-wine-for-fish monthly 0.5 2015-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1425249971456-9JZCXI47LWNXDKUCTYOC/image-asset.jpeg journal - A Loire Wine for Fish The Arctic Char with gnocchi, butternut squash, and mushrooms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1425250346626-E66DPQ1YQXGYGE32B8XL/image-asset.jpeg journal - A Loire Wine for Fish The Ruby Port on the left and the Tawny Port on the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1425250021185-WEZB8NM60OXZYG3N282J/image-asset.jpeg journal - A Loire Wine for Fish The grilled swordfish with raviolis and the buttery chive sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1425249765445-C2TR8U90WFDEOALWEXQN/BMW_TS_oysters.jpg journal - A Loire Wine for Fish An assortment of raw oysters and the fried oysters along with a Muscadet. http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2015/3/1/more-wine-tasting-fun monthly 0.5 2015-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1425233840473-6P0X6J83AP58KTWVXYY3/image-asset.jpeg journal - More Wine Tasting Fun The 2013 Kaltern "K" Rosso from the Veneto region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1425234166933-02M7F8WP0E49096CX1PX/image-asset.jpeg journal - More Wine Tasting Fun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1425234644966-AQ8B0TT4CW34C74H7REU/image-asset.jpeg journal - More Wine Tasting Fun The new Chiantis - a 2011 I Fabbri Terra di Lamole Chianti Classico. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1425235136264-URQKDB2X4QEBFKECJ6QM/image-asset.jpeg journal - More Wine Tasting Fun A great way to end the evening - Cantine Intorcia's Zibibbo from Sicily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1425234610115-8JZL8YDNIN5AKHTP152F/image-asset.jpeg journal - More Wine Tasting Fun The 2013 Bricco del Conte Barbera del Monferrato. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1425233796802-UGZ7FGKVH2I9Z939RIZ4/image-asset.jpeg journal - More Wine Tasting Fun The 2011 Bedell Sparkling Rosé from Long Island, NY - a great bonus wine! http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2015/2/28/two-excellent-dinners-in-a-very-special-weekend monthly 0.5 2015-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1425168403131-O7GZPSACRG191WM9QPBD/image-asset.jpeg journal - Two Excellent Dinners in a Very Special Weekend Beef in Barolo along with braised vegetables and porcini mushrooms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1425168362485-S55CY122S5DNPTJ3C3G8/image-asset.jpeg journal - Two Excellent Dinners in a Very Special Weekend Served with garlic bread to soak up the sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1425167619029-ABRNXVG7ADPIPGT5Z8KE/image-asset.jpeg journal - Two Excellent Dinners in a Very Special Weekend Sausage with Fennel and Olives https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1425167644050-DBX5GSU1LCTTH0LJ75NN/image-asset.jpeg journal - Two Excellent Dinners in a Very Special Weekend 2008 Poderi Luigi Einaudi Vigna Tecc Dogliani - it went wonderfully with the dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1425168428084-NLYP92F6RBWYYQ5Y5TC1/image-asset.jpeg journal - Two Excellent Dinners in a Very Special Weekend The 2010 Baracchi Smeriglio Sangiovese - the perfect wine with which to toast our new granddaughter! http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2015/2/28/dinner-with-friends monthly 0.5 2015-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1425165220273-YD1W2NRC1LE2KMI60F76/image-asset.jpeg journal - Dinner With Friends The three wines we enjoyed. The Basalto is not sold in the USA at this time, but we hope that someone will begin to import it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1425164304599-YNK6GD9Q23GF7CO06W8K/image-asset.jpeg journal - Dinner With Friends Clams Oreganata (left) and Oysters Rockefeller (right). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1425165050002-JZRZEK7652R035I6ZUJ7/image-asset.jpeg journal - Dinner With Friends ...and the bouillabaisse soup poured over the toast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1425165010389-GNVGKK44D7N10AYJ5D7D/image-asset.jpeg journal - Dinner With Friends The toasted bread with the rouille smeared on top... http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2015/1/25/christmas-eve-traditions monthly 0.5 2015-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1422225662124-HHIHORMIOR7366X53W6H/image-asset.jpeg journal - Christmas Eve Traditions The swordfish, cod, and shrimp/lobster scampi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1422225628147-L6SLZ251BBZHI6FR9JA6/image-asset.jpeg journal - Christmas Eve Traditions Dinner with the Vernaccia di San Gimignano. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1422225488979-RK6BXOL6JUVUX5ZOHUNG/BMW_Scotch.jpg journal - Christmas Eve Traditions One of Ernie's favorite 30-year old Scotches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1422225410626-GL0IHU0LIS9LH90XZM1Z/image-asset.jpeg journal - Christmas Eve Traditions The Lovisolo sparkling rosé made a great pairing with the shellfish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1422225277022-MOLD7UIABT6PBHTLDKCD/image-asset.jpeg journal - Christmas Eve Traditions Getting started with Oysters Rockefeller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1422225366832-CHAPSC2PW347PD47UFWM/BMW_clamoyster.jpg journal - Christmas Eve Traditions Munching on Clams Oreganata and Oysters Rockefeller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1422225791281-ORMK5JJ94XL0H477K35K/image-asset.jpeg journal - Christmas Eve Traditions And a filet mignon for the non-fish eaters. http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/12/28/our-annual-holiday-letter monthly 0.5 2014-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419803959345-M6ZM8GTRDULSU6MHP2G3/image-asset.jpeg journal - Buone Feste, 2014 Cousins Celia, Nancy, and Ron at the wedding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419802916529-3WTXMFOQH58H2J9UPSYV/image-asset.jpeg journal - Buone Feste, 2014 The new couple with us and cousins Lou, Re, and Eileen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419804428575-EFJ0C4LYYO2JY2ATO7E7/image-asset.jpeg journal - Buone Feste, 2014 Some decorations in Little Italy... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419804471457-EM5D6F3OLZ9UWIZ6Q4GN/image-asset.jpeg journal - Buone Feste, 2014 ...and Snoopy Santa motors through the neighborhood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419960771324-JSD8Q7LDHUQB5ON5MCLQ/image-asset.jpeg journal - Buone Feste, 2014 Our new place decorated for Christmas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419802870634-UXM7XMS6V2DIFNM948MR/image-asset.jpeg journal - Buone Feste, 2014 Joe and Krissy tie the knot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419802967428-Q06JKKFHGQLQFAW3CMJ9/image-asset.jpeg journal - Buone Feste, 2014 And the "Carbone clan" - cousins from the original seven Carbone brothers and sisters who came to the US. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419803880586-QYVNMLW8DMZNWBIBU3A3/image-asset.jpeg journal - Buone Feste, 2014 Cousins Diana, Brett, and Ron in Philadelphia's Little Italy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419804209344-LB2H2Y7ABUN562DYUEFM/image-asset.jpeg journal - Buone Feste, 2014 Fireworks at Baltimore's Star Spangled Spectacular - only walking distance from our new home! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419804623755-9VV7PZIGXKXS4AQKM8CA/image-asset.jpeg journal - Buone Feste, 2014 After all these years, Ernie still thinks he can fool Santa into thinking he should be on the "good" list! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419804060585-OVFHUWGNDYGHV75RDSXF/image-asset.jpeg journal - Buone Feste, 2014 The Embassy of Seborga is temporarily moved to a "secure location". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419804126878-Y6ND22HUAUUB62ONBGQZ/image-asset.jpeg journal - Buone Feste, 2014 Beginning to move things into our new condo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419804280064-Z1UNFO74Y2IQ77T58K7V/image-asset.jpeg journal - Buone Feste, 2014 We bid farewell to the house in the Potomac. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419804528125-WXRQY4NFNFCNPANIEM22/image-asset.jpeg journal - Buone Feste, 2014 We helped Santa decorate Little Italy's Christmas Tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419803260095-IVNB46NF9F16V8RE4CCG/image-asset.jpeg journal - Buone Feste, 2014 Ernie enjoying a glass of rosé. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419803342305-J07RH0TMUKG3Y45SS049/image-asset.jpeg journal - Buone Feste, 2014 Our friend Dorothy and her granddaughter, Maggie Rose. We enjoyed her performance very much - an excellent singer and songwriter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419803575964-DAZTV4UCHKUWPNPS08ZS/image-asset.jpeg journal - Buone Feste, 2014 Rolling Thunder, 2014. http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/12/27/december-cooking-class monthly 0.5 2014-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419709437001-T6O70UEQ3YJBR8DGF5EX/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class The very traditional serving of Chicken Marengo - complete with a fried egg and toasted garlic bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419709789057-0O2CW6PYI41SN47NOPEG/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class A perfect special bottle for the holiday meal - La Spinetta's Monferrato Rosso 2000. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419708918122-LN39RP3BHTHG8C10US92/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class A holiday toast, courtesy of Jim and Karen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419709079036-CPTZA4M4WJFE7SDTBD9S/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class Panissa Vercellese. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419707471193-T345RMGQOYWPIVVIVTLW/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class Karen in charge of browning the chicken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419708386323-VWJ2C0G4GIPLN5KCIPU0/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class Cooking the veal for Vitello Tonnato. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419709729365-508BDBRK88OJEXR7L8GZ/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class Ernie's and my rendition of Chicken Marengo on Christmas Day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419708582075-PXHP8NE6ATYNGQW5BQ19/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class Beef tongue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419707387160-ZE0LHGKVO8EMAF0TC01O/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class Prepping the cremini mushrooms, onions, and herbs for the Chicken Marengo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419709031694-TCMWYCHDP2FPQDPLORW8/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class The five completed appetizers: Vitello Tonnato (top), Beef tongue with Salsa Verde (right), Veal Tartar with parmigiana (bottom), Peppers and Bagna Cauda (left), and Insalata Russa (middle). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419708518830-0KVO6QVP62KPCB1P8UE7/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class Veggies and potatoes for Insalata Russa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419708637612-AD2H1Q91BYC4FLI0PIH2/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class Two beautiful pieces of veal to be ground into tartar... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419709057653-IFXHJZWYQG41O093YIB6/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class Provenza's Giomè, also from the Garda area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419709415629-63M79TAJNZ6B30Z95P30/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class A lovely Barbera d'Alba to go with the Chicken Marengo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419709014244-VMXBSV1L5OOX2S0MC6KC/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class Provenza's Gropello from Lake Garda. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419708652611-0R5YOWBQHQ9OPNGBHJFJ/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class ...and the finished product being mixed with seasonings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419709514880-BPGH3AV5XP5EXKWJ9MK7/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class We couldn't wait to start devouring the Bonet, topped with an amaretto cookie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419708499206-RMO8VJETGKUAKY4YPM3X/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class Creating mayonnaise for both the Vitello Tonnato and Insalata Russa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419706382287-HMCNHVJ9GHH0PN07RFA0/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class Anticipation - the menu for this month's cooking class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419707205513-ODNAGLKO9MTUKL5QLHA7/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class Chef pouring the flan mixture into the caramel-coated molds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419708767775-MQGGMQRGR9P3IYV0A5KZ/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class Stirring the Panissa Vercellese with cotechino sausage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419706975639-BCDKOD5YI6JNPORZDUQ2/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class Jim, Chef Davide, Karen, and Chef's helper Denis prep the Bonet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419707498694-GDN1AC6J3OGQNJSVDGPZ/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class Chef pouring stock over the chicken for braising. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419708753924-CAC8WRUKKXCG3R60QQV0/image-asset.jpeg journal - December Cooking Class Borlotti beans for the Panissa Vercellese. http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/12/27/great-wine-memories-of-2014 monthly 0.5 2014-12-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419717265716-6O3TIEJJOQDB4Y7OKA10/image-asset.jpeg journal - Great Wine Memories of 2014 Four Vines' Anarchy 2008. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419730330292-77G0VQDBLJN4D5LUKM63/BMW_Darioushfront.jpg journal - Great Wine Memories of 2014 We have great memories of the Darioush winery in Napa Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419714623473-1VM4PUMM7ZF1WKTO6GAK/image-asset.jpeg journal - Great Wine Memories of 2014 Three ages of Gran Marnier, youngest on the left and oldest on the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419711739377-ZOSSMSVZS6M1DO2GC861/image-asset.jpeg journal - Great Wine Memories of 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419717243518-HX0WMJCFGS8KK1W9U6YM/image-asset.jpeg journal - Great Wine Memories of 2014 Ribeye steaks with butternut squash and broccoli. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419730958408-G6ULFVUREO1ZNTU9C3X9/image-asset.jpeg journal - Great Wine Memories of 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419717231955-RUBIHT1GJS3PH4EP8KZK/image-asset.jpeg journal - Great Wine Memories of 2014 The raw ribeyes from Parts and Labor - an inch and a half thick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419713405949-XSXCDCW9SHLVUZRBJNU6/image-asset.jpeg journal - Great Wine Memories of 2014 ...and the 2011 Podere del Giuggiolo from the second dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419731511615-Q0XFMX2SAMBNNQO9M93C/image-asset.jpeg journal - Great Wine Memories of 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419729789342-HILS6R6WWE76SK3KG3PZ/image-asset.jpeg journal - Great Wine Memories of 2014 A very nice Portuguese wine made from more than five native grapes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419730356863-BSXOY54Y0P9TB0NY08TG/image-asset.jpeg journal - Great Wine Memories of 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419717208948-CIHW8DC56Z4RY07HHRWQ/image-asset.jpeg journal - Great Wine Memories of 2014 A wine from Crete to complement our Greek meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419712774436-LGQXXNTOTHFI4MSORSA0/image-asset.jpeg journal - Great Wine Memories of 2014 The menu with our marked tapas at Tinto in Philadelphia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419713387447-E9OX5Z9FI18BC67RVJ13/image-asset.jpeg journal - Great Wine Memories of 2014 The 2012 Falanghina we enjoyed with the Linguini con le Vongole - first time... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419729584189-3U9C5BJG2F2UE0U7NEPL/image-asset.jpeg journal - Great Wine Memories of 2014 An Aglianico del Vulture - beautifully bold. http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/12/25/another-great-wine-tasting monthly 0.5 2014-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419630071423-5IF4PLP9C2VOKRDU4N2P/image-asset.jpeg journal - Another Great Wine Tasting The 2011 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Pan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419630462042-NYDFDX1Y702AGSUW8JPY/BMW_VignaGarrone.jpg journal - Another Great Wine Tasting The Calabrian Vigna Garrone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419628723115-K6FSG8G4F353GQALZ5AS/image-asset.jpeg journal - Another Great Wine Tasting A great sparkling wine to start the evening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419628909078-9KR3KEXZV7O853FK8EK8/image-asset.jpeg journal - Another Great Wine Tasting The Isola Bianco from Sicily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419628767064-VPD0J5XFXLBN0VSSTOQU/image-asset.jpeg journal - Another Great Wine Tasting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1419631171699-ITNQEKH9G2N66MS514MH/image-asset.jpeg journal - Another Great Wine Tasting The Solare, complete with James Sherwood's initials at the bottom of the bottle. http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/11/26/we-close-a-chapter monthly 0.5 2014-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1417042075439-75MVLA8CCEN8NRU2K4L0/image-asset.jpeg journal - We Close a Chapter - and Open a New Door Pompano with herbs and tomatoes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1417042121011-DK6HO8I682FIOZGAQLRO/image-asset.jpeg journal - We Close a Chapter - and Open a New Door Enjoying the lovely aroma... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1417042563690-X99ZZVJGDB7AGWEIT8FA/image-asset.jpeg journal - We Close a Chapter - and Open a New Door Chocolate cake and pistachios with Amontillado. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1417041350247-9T6HHR3QWYASE16I5N8P/image-asset.jpeg journal - We Close a Chapter - and Open a New Door https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1417042133860-50D8PP141K7XN80GFQNE/image-asset.jpeg journal - We Close a Chapter - and Open a New Door and the fabulous taste! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1417042158462-FE603GYIC89TIUPIXLQA/image-asset.jpeg journal - 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A salute to life changes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1417042059525-FYM27M43AIMPDOVKHXHG/image-asset.jpeg journal - We Close a Chapter - and Open a New Door https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1417042094245-KEWKV8OCGBJVRYUN42XM/image-asset.jpeg journal - We Close a Chapter - and Open a New Door Lobster ravioli in a sherry cream sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1417041474310-E9N1K4I1ZRUK3ERW2JZ0/image-asset.jpeg journal - We Close a Chapter - and Open a New Door http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/11/24/november-wine-tasting monthly 0.5 2014-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1417035115033-Z6CN5XWWTU1NH3P6V3KP/image-asset.jpeg journal - November Wine Tasting 2013 ∃VOLÚCIÓ from Hungary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1417035288969-U4J2X91DW6P8Z3EUIR6F/image-asset.jpeg journal - November Wine Tasting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1417036612623-VUAYRPQ5DTXEU6ZML67W/image-asset.jpeg journal - November Wine Tasting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1417035137161-6OS5EQYPKSA6VGNHPI0P/image-asset.jpeg journal - November Wine Tasting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1417036850430-ITH5VTXBREMUCBV0CX5W/image-asset.jpeg journal - November Wine Tasting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1417035645966-23B8FPPH26P1TJD00TZL/image-asset.jpeg journal - November Wine Tasting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1417037726908-855A98DFGBBGSZHRNP31/image-asset.jpeg journal - November Wine Tasting Nick Materese actually taking a moment to enjoy a sip of the Oinos wine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1417036198269-MVCYQ9IGXJOAKLR1JULC/image-asset.jpeg journal - November Wine Tasting http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/11/18/a-weekend-in-ny-2 monthly 0.5 2014-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1416357386260-AKE391WOBEGDBI9TNRPQ/image-asset.jpeg journal - A Weekend in NY (2) 2009 Montepulciano d'Abrozzo in Il Buco http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/11/16/i-love-new-york monthly 0.5 2014-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1416182075133-P2CNW3N78B0WBNHDQZCF/BMW_Us.jpg journal - A Weekend in New York (1) Enjoying the wine - and truffles! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1416181789514-UZ2OJL8YEGCQN7UK4FAJ/BMW_Donnafugata.jpg journal - A Weekend in New York (1) Donnafugata's flagship wine - the Mille e Una Notte - it was perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1416181899359-ACO0JPH0J0HMEC6F57C0/image-asset.jpeg journal - A Weekend in New York (1) The tagliate di manzo with the wild mushroom ragu and garlic flowers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1416181915160-6J5SZ2Y07HFYU4ZSUM3L/image-asset.jpeg journal - A Weekend in New York (1) Colorado rack of lamb with mushrooms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1416181815422-JK8UNHND3M8EL8F68S9B/image-asset.jpeg journal - A Weekend in New York (1) Shaved truffles over the tagliatelle - incredible. http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/11/2/yeah-cooking-classes-are-back monthly 0.5 2014-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1414979202769-RE3FYDMSOQB5YMKK8WQI/image-asset.jpeg journal - Yeah! Cooking Classes are Back! Browning the veggies and cinghiale in preparation for the stew https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1414979230986-YUO1TLT4P1HPWOW37069/image-asset.jpeg journal - Yeah! Cooking Classes are Back! Working the pasta dough https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1414979619811-A7A7ICIV31OXI4IZVW68/image-asset.jpeg journal - Yeah! Cooking Classes are Back! A great way to warm up on a cold day - the Rosso di Montalcino and the Cinghiale and Porcini stew! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1414979268991-7J7D6BTKNJ0GA688ID4B/image-asset.jpeg journal - Yeah! Cooking Classes are Back! I take a break to have a photo with Ivan, one of Chef Davide's assistant chefs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1414979450874-J47GMRF6ENEHL4L7WRAQ/image-asset.jpeg journal - Yeah! Cooking Classes are Back! ...accompanied by the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1414979677734-KZ3LYC4A804X7OOYHQEF/image-asset.jpeg journal - Yeah! Cooking Classes are Back! The final touch - the Vinsanto Bavarian with Cantucci sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1414979283836-8WZD23QWWBI0H0QHUJ65/image-asset.jpeg journal - Yeah! Cooking Classes are Back! Oh, lovely, whipping up the Bavarian https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1414979510335-HG953VKYOL6TKWFVQ25T/image-asset.jpeg journal - Yeah! Cooking Classes are Back! Delicious Pappardelle with Duck Ragu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1414979417364-0GQ63VBB0Y3R3ZBZSS0V/image-asset.jpeg journal - Yeah! Cooking Classes are Back! The Pecorino Toscano Flan is begging to be tasted... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1414979542438-X4TWUH4YRMKGVM9XU1XA/image-asset.jpeg journal - Yeah! Cooking Classes are Back! The Cabernet Sauvignon that went so well with the pasta! http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/10/31/a-tale-of-two-sicilian-wines monthly 0.5 2014-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1414799448742-CC3MDVOC0N2A2W10AL60/image-asset.jpeg journal - A Tale of Two (Sicilian) Wines A very unique wine... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1414799515171-SI2O69NSNT7DJVSZCVI8/image-asset.jpeg journal - A Tale of Two (Sicilian) Wines Fall Fruit Strudel with Wildflower Honey and Marcarpone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1414799489851-XCOVFTBZB5G7LUP6GSK4/image-asset.jpeg journal - A Tale of Two (Sicilian) Wines A lovely Bordeaux blend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1414799472308-DECWVNHLMGKZRCM22EOA/image-asset.jpeg journal - A Tale of Two (Sicilian) Wines Yum - Affetatti Misti https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1414799533048-7PRMFDHWTR39L3WUXOOG/image-asset.jpeg journal - A Tale of Two (Sicilian) Wines Tiramisu Bonet http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/10/19/asting-wines-with-the-worlds-best-sommelier-2013 monthly 0.5 2014-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1413753908315-43JQ4LY2LQ3TF0871ZM4/image-asset.jpeg journal - Tasting Wines with the World’s Best Sommelier 2013 What a great Super Tuscan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1413753629314-K8R5BR0C42JUPPKP5HTA/BMW_Lamelle.jpg journal - Tasting Wines with the World’s Best Sommelier 2013 A beautiful start - the Lamelle chardonnay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1413753942024-YU8FBUVUK6PX7OV4FK2R/image-asset.jpeg journal - Tasting Wines with the World’s Best Sommelier 2013 100% Sangiovese in the Polissena. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1413753800314-SIYO0TYGJ56ZDV4BNLV6/image-asset.jpeg journal - Tasting Wines with the World’s Best Sommelier 2013 A lovely Syrah-Sangiovese blend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1413753876686-G173715FEXU00EY1XIYX/image-asset.jpeg journal - Tasting Wines with the World’s Best Sommelier 2013 The Alessandro dal Borro - the highlight of the evening! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1413753737806-OX239BID3BCBALI39KKU/image-asset.jpeg journal - Tasting Wines with the World’s Best Sommelier 2013 Luca Martini describing one of the wines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1413753840288-XVZDD99R9VGFFRFDXMBM/image-asset.jpeg journal - Tasting Wines with the World’s Best Sommelier 2013 Host Roberto and Ernie enjoying the evening. http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/10/19/a-very-memorable-event monthly 0.5 2014-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1413748301310-N5C2D3K39LDR94SGNA7S/image-asset.jpeg journal - A Very Memorable Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1413748343018-JVOW57ZFU6H4H41QL47V/image-asset.jpeg journal - A Very Memorable Event Joey and Krissy's special gift http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/6/7/last-cooking-class-of-the-season-oh-darn monthly 0.5 2014-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402159151068-R2RI7OSXHTMUJ9ZJX4KH/image-asset.jpeg journal - Last Cooking Class of the Season - Grilled Duck! May's Cooking Class menu - Grilled Duck, just for Ernie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402159861075-L5TM0EZJB87K571XQ73X/image-asset.jpeg journal - Last Cooking Class of the Season - Grilled Duck! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402159960298-FJVKD3O1MXVDTCQF59BF/image-asset.jpeg journal - Last Cooking Class of the Season - Grilled Duck! Lobster, fava, and linguine with Italian Chardonnay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402159455019-QITOUOSH3ONJ8O7F7RZI/image-asset.jpeg journal - Last Cooking Class of the Season - Grilled Duck! Lobster halves sautéing on the stove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402159265575-8R65PBYXMJEGGAE2ITYP/image-asset.jpeg journal - Last Cooking Class of the Season - Grilled Duck! Jem helps Ernie fill the piping bag while Chef supervises. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402159609985-O1QOK4AM6OM2AS9J7LBU/image-asset.jpeg journal - Last Cooking Class of the Season - Grilled Duck! Prepping the sardines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402160079801-IXQE3NM73WYY42IAPPH8/image-asset.jpeg journal - Last Cooking Class of the Season - Grilled Duck! Strawberry mousse - with the aged balsamic - along with the bonus Tattinger provided by Jim and Karen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402159290297-7YW9C6VZ2WDRYCVJBQDL/image-asset.jpeg journal - Last Cooking Class of the Season - Grilled Duck! Add more wine! The duck is being seared on the left and will then be marinated (and happy) in its orange-wine bath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402159941284-Y528G435X1AESE21E6VU/BMW_sardinedish.jpg journal - Last Cooking Class of the Season - Grilled Duck! Sardine dish with the Gavi wine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402159520007-IJOBEEJHWNVNZD2F8DJF/image-asset.jpeg journal - Last Cooking Class of the Season - Grilled Duck! Fava beans coming out of their shells. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402159552989-T155YXJJQ0YC4WEUREP3/image-asset.jpeg journal - Last Cooking Class of the Season - Grilled Duck! The lobster halves simmer in the tomato puree to create the pasta sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402159916303-G6FUQWEG70J56JJH787J/image-asset.jpeg journal - Last Cooking Class of the Season - Grilled Duck! The bonus champagne, courtesy of celebrating couple, Mike and Jennifer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402159979597-UCYVXW5434KB4DDAUWPX/image-asset.jpeg journal - Last Cooking Class of the Season - Grilled Duck! The grilled duck with Pinot Nero. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402159400879-8TH1YAG3UGKR3JD85ZVZ/image-asset.jpeg journal - Last Cooking Class of the Season - Grilled Duck! These lobsters are going to be course number two! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402159635262-DNK6T1RM39U0WU4KW4KM/image-asset.jpeg journal - Last Cooking Class of the Season - Grilled Duck! Rolling the breadcrumb stuffing into the sardines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402159658773-XT77BEUX6VMRECRYBX1T/image-asset.jpeg journal - Last Cooking Class of the Season - Grilled Duck! Toasting the breadcrumbs with olive oil and pine nuts. http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/6/5/tasting-wines-of-the-adriatic monthly 0.5 2014-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402017203523-YG6ZA1Z5DO9KJRAQSCWJ/image-asset.jpeg journal - Tasting Wines of the Adriatic Falanghina, as the bottle says! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402017279081-IPM55HFCR3FQDNA9F7CT/image-asset.jpeg journal - Tasting Wines of the Adriatic A surprise entry from Croatia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402017450680-ZW02TRZM3QYQOTS5DLKL/image-asset.jpeg journal - Tasting Wines of the Adriatic Our favorite - the Tintilia. We definitely have to have more of this wine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402017341180-DQJDN5EM7IRV8RPOT4Z6/image-asset.jpeg journal - Tasting Wines of the Adriatic Next up - frizzante Lambrusco! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402017381647-A48JD406GBFPHUBPUBIJ/image-asset.jpeg journal - Tasting Wines of the Adriatic Thinking of Bologna - I had to put in a photo! This is the Fontana del Nettuno, or Fountain of Neptune, in the main piazza. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402017161259-U49BLA19NCCVJCY5DCSR/image-asset.jpeg journal - Tasting Wines of the Adriatic The Verdicchio wine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1402017501275-3JXHKK1489EF6STTRBAG/image-asset.jpeg journal - Tasting Wines of the Adriatic The Calabrian wine. http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/5/26/quintarelli-wine monthly 0.5 2014-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1401151002359-PF1A8WJ2992VFST2XY3M/image-asset.jpeg journal - Quintarelli Wine Our very first bottle of Quintarelli. We kept the empty bottle! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1401151119398-0XGVHRX2YHQUB3S4K1HM/image-asset.jpeg journal - Quintarelli Wine The "grande bianco casa" of Quintarelli. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1401151034320-QNLHIAEQQUQQQ2IE16YJ/image-asset.jpeg journal - Quintarelli Wine Looking down at the village of Negrar. More Quintarelli vineyards are in the photo on my "About Me" page. http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/5/26/kicking-off-memorial-day-weekend monthly 0.5 2014-05-26 http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/5/19/mothers-day-feast monthly 0.5 2014-05-30 http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/5/16/sake-japans-alternative-to-wine monthly 0.5 2014-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1400279086641-J59PGI84AN9TCXVVI809/image-asset.jpeg journal - Sake - Japan's Alternative to Wine Dessert! Note the assortment of glasses in the background... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1400279003773-PEN7SWT200J14OXKSO8U/image-asset.jpeg journal - Sake - Japan's Alternative to Wine Inez masters Chicken Soup with chopsticks! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1400278935435-CFCIKOWT2EXT32JYL09P/image-asset.jpeg journal - Sake - Japan's Alternative to Wine Ernie's sushi assortment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1400278890370-X9T24OLNPZ3JMJ7L7UW7/image-asset.jpeg journal - Sake - Japan's Alternative to Wine PABU wings “Nagoya Style” along with a Berkshire pork “Country” rib https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1400278827941-L14S29TY3V0NAU2YDO44/image-asset.jpeg journal - Sake - Japan's Alternative to Wine Edemame appetizer and Sake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1400279058277-6W56N9I4CERX40H3XWZQ/image-asset.jpeg journal - Sake - Japan's Alternative to Wine http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/5/12/guest-blogger-filling-in-for-trish-for-april-wine-tasting monthly 0.5 2014-05-13 http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/5/5/farmers-markets-and-local-vineyard monthly 0.5 2014-05-06 http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/5/3/april-cooking-class monthly 0.5 2014-05-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1399166437469-J5HJF1VQZ78V9G42I93R/image-asset.jpeg journal - April Cooking Class Layering in the puff pastry while Mike oversees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1399168383946-6MJ9J70W2AWKX9WQ24TE/image-asset.jpeg journal - April Cooking Class A perfect ending to the meal - strawberries with mascarpone! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1399168003506-J319KLXPROIPMOPWUHRT/image-asset.jpeg journal - April Cooking Class A lovely Chianti Classico to go with the lamb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1399166234189-P77UZBS6K037SNMOW9ZW/image-asset.jpeg journal - April Cooking Class https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1399166317891-D01QPAYQGQZKLP9VD5ZI/image-asset.jpeg journal - April Cooking Class Yum - ricotta mixed with swiss chard, onion, marjoram, and parsley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1399166343230-Z29JSZA48CWXK8JF833L/image-asset.jpeg journal - April Cooking Class Indents in the mixture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1399167806587-KQGO1GPJJE4YJUZ03NWZ/image-asset.jpeg journal - April Cooking Class The Lugana wine made from Trebbiano grapes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1399166383433-8MMYJ0LOZAN0XN5IN8MS/image-asset.jpeg journal - April Cooking Class Jim and Mike showing off their skills in filling indents with eggs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1399167961756-BSFR37T3NO2KMZKS3R7V/image-asset.jpeg journal - April Cooking Class Yummy - an Abrozzo-style lamb with pecorino cheese and egg. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1399167733098-Z2RG571II2W1BN71NN7N/image-asset.jpeg journal - April Cooking Class https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1399167884393-M2PHF8ND3KSUHYW83E92/image-asset.jpeg journal - April Cooking Class The completed Ligurian Easter pie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1399167624805-7TU6WRCXMQP5BSW4FGK0/image-asset.jpeg journal - April Cooking Class This is real cooking - and controlled chaos. Jim is cutting strawberries, Chef is directing one of his staff about other dinner preparation,s and Mike is deterring what goes next into the mascarpone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1399167768414-XLOQ4GH7U5NBLLVU47AD/image-asset.jpeg journal - April Cooking Class I love an Orvieto wine, and this was perfect with the farotto! http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/4/21/a-perfect-wine-for-ernies-grilling monthly 0.5 2014-04-22 http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/4/21/finding-warmth-in-florida monthly 0.5 2014-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1398124790103-2NGX5M98DXNMLTW9SKNN/image-asset.jpeg journal - Finding Warmth in Florida Our guide to Useppa Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1398124692789-IJIDS2N7H2SYVLS26U55/image-asset.jpeg journal - Finding Warmth in Florida Food and wine to watch the sunset... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1398124758244-HNXPSBUMMY7TGTQWPHWB/image-asset.jpeg journal - Finding Warmth in Florida And what a sunset it was! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1398124934132-HGZPPBRABLPMWIBV1ZPH/image-asset.jpeg journal - Finding Warmth in Florida Taking a break from the dancing, enjoying the music at Traditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1398124864156-WYE5FBD7BJW0412IMR1Y/image-asset.jpeg journal - Finding Warmth in Florida Cin! Cin! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1398124821235-RKYY94TUE4US92B83Q2B/image-asset.jpeg journal - Finding Warmth in Florida Useppa Island Inn - a great place for lunch! http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/3/31/cantine-del-notaio-la-firma monthly 0.5 2014-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1396302802205-PWS5X9TYBT597M97UEM1/image-asset.jpeg journal - Cantine del Notaio La Firma The Aglianico - photo courtesy of my photographer son! http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/3/31/moving-day monthly 0.5 2014-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1396301967699-91SH33UGTJTW7MJ1KZ21/image-asset.jpeg journal - Moving Day View from the Ides Bar at the Wythe Hotel. Did I mention that it was cold and rainy? Manhattan is over there, complete with tall buildings! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1396302072660-5I4FIUQ2FF4ZU6AI79XP/image-asset.jpeg journal - Moving Day One part of the Ides Bar - a very popular spot on a cold, wet day! http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/3/25/taste-of-veneto-wine-tasting-amici-miei monthly 0.5 2014-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1395791326538-HGHNNH0SUN5U248E7N0L/image-asset.jpeg journal - Taste of Veneto - Amici Miei The set of wines serves at the tasting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1395791228815-TK6YQHGI3JH25NNS5B6Q/image-asset.jpeg journal - Taste of Veneto - Amici Miei Drinking Prosecco in Piazzo San Marco. The memory makes one forget winter! http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/3/22/around-the-world-in-80-sips monthly 0.5 2014-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1395608954715-9AST3E0JKMW01J541EIE/image-asset.jpeg journal - Around the World in 80 Sips The VIP Suite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1395608986089-JE2FQWYSELP852MZWX9M/image-asset.jpeg journal - Around the World in 80 Sips New friends that we made. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1395608931138-89VVK3R6WS01Z1OWXKNV/image-asset.jpeg journal - Around the World in 80 Sips Displays of wine and attendees enjoying the event. http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/3/16/domaine-du-tunnel-2011 monthly 0.5 2014-03-16 http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/3/15/cooking-class-for-march monthly 0.5 2014-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1394930716536-64VHLRIX8XTQTFENEZHV/image-asset.jpeg journal - Cooking Class for March! The burrata-filled ravioli along with the pureed scallop sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1394929767341-PJCCVGVY7GO64GZLYXZB/image-asset.jpeg journal - Cooking Class for March! Creating the mayonnaise by cooking the eggs and mixing with olive oil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1394930747500-B798WEBSR34LUSL2PW9I/image-asset.jpeg journal - Cooking Class for March! The baked cat tongue cookies make a great spoon for the sweet ricotta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1394930203895-AI2DBL0MBPVTBMLPL6H0/image-asset.jpeg journal - Cooking Class for March! One way to serve the finished product. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1394996610762-RVTJRN5RTN0QUZKNGTPA/image-asset.jpeg journal - Cooking Class for March! Veal medallions with caciocavallo cheese melted on top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1394997365063-CTWAD6Z2Z149RU58XNUT/image-asset.jpeg journal - Cooking Class for March! Negro Amaro, Primitivo, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes make up this delicious wine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1394930083244-VWH4R5F5FVL8PRYLVBVF/image-asset.jpeg journal - Cooking Class for March! Shrimp and the dipping mayonnaise along with Prosecco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1394929504958-YHB2MQE2ERG3M3SN195Y/image-asset.jpeg journal - Cooking Class for March! Chef Davide oversees the creation of the cat tongue cookies. http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/3/9/quintessa-wine-dinner-capital-grille monthly 0.5 2014-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1394498911437-Z92QFGDQYFH09661MQ48/BMW_Quintessa.jpg journal - Quintessa Wine Dinner - Capital Grille Quintessa Blend http://www.bringmorewine.com/journal/2014/2/23/wine-tasting-umbrian-wines monthly 0.5 2014-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6b53ce4b0021595ae410c/1393286915820-2Y7122X1GLNYO01SFQVJ/BMW0267.jpg journal - Wines of the Week: Tasting Umbrian Wines A vineyard outside Assisi. 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