TIP OF THE DAY: Steak & Mineral Water

A glass of mineral-rich bottled water can substitute for a glass of wine. Photo by Groveb | IST.   Many people enjoy a hearty glass of Cabernet Sauvignon or Zinfandel with a juicy steak. But what about those who don’t drink alcohol, can’t have it at the moment, are the designated driver, and so forth?…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Wine With Oysters

A great treat: oysters with a variety of white wines. Photo by Nathan Maxfield | IST.   We love oysters, so we hosted an extensive wine-and-oyster celebration last Friday, National Oyster Day (August 5th). When we began eating oysters (way back in our college years), the de rigeur wine was a crisp Chablis from northern…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Wine & Food Matching

Complex wine demands simple food. Photo by Michal Szydlowski | SXC. If you’re tempted to cook a fabulous meal to enjoy a great bottle of wine, remember the formula: Complex wines demand simple food. You want the wine to be the focus of attention, not a dazzling dish of food. Grilled steak, roast beef or…
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