Archive for December 2006



Merry Christmas!

Dec 25th, 2006 | By Jennifer Iannolo | Category: Food

My family started Round 1 last night with the Secret Santa exchange, and today we shall move to Round 2 with presents for the kiddies and a very long day of eating. Yes, that’s the family specialty. I’m giddy to announce that I GOT A STOCKING this year!!!!!!! I love, love, love a stocking filled [...]

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FP34: Pairing Wine with Food

Dec 18th, 2006 | By Jennifer Iannolo | Category: Audio Podcast, Interviews, Wine

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At last, the heady realm of food and wine pairing is demystified for the hungry (and thirsty) layman. Mark and I chat with Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page about their new book, What to Drink with What You Eat, and discover their philosophy about a sensual approach to it all (yes, I’m giddy). www.becomingachef.com [...]

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Little Drops of Heaven

Dec 12th, 2006 | By Jennifer Iannolo | Category: Food

My bottle of Allure Estates Olio Nuovo 2006 just arrived, and I don’t know what to do with myself. They’ve outdone themselves, because this year’s vintage is even better than last year’s; I won’t even use this one for cooking, as it is to be enjoyed solely for dipping and drizzling. More than once since [...]

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FP33: Tasting Wine with the Senses

Dec 10th, 2006 | By Jennifer Iannolo | Category: Audio Podcast, Sensuality, Travel & Places, Wine

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You’ve probably tasted wine with your tongue, but have you ever engaged all of your senses in the process? How about your retronasal passage? Explore along with me as I learn how to approach wine more sensually – and how the mind can trick us along the way. Rosina Tinari Wilson is back with [...]

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FP32: The Stress-Free Holiday Host

Dec 4th, 2006 | By Jennifer Iannolo | Category: Audio Podcast, Cocktails & Spirits, Entertaining

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If you want to avoid a feeling of overwhelm this holiday season, consider some of our hosting tips for remaining calm and collected — and that means cocktail parties, people! Mark and I discuss the ins and outs of hosting a fun evening without panic, as well as the protocol for hostess gift giving [...]

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