What do you bring when you’re ask to attend a party? Do you inquire as to what’s needed or desired? Do you wait until prompted to bring a dish? Do you make whatever the heck you want? Do you skirt the issue of food and bring a host/hostess gift? Do you ignore the idea all…
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After a delightful evening of wine tasting, my heart fell in love with the French Gigondas set before me. I really mean it. I fell in LOVE with this wine. I sat and pondered the possibilities of pairing an immaculate meal with this smooth, velvety and delicate bottle of pleasure. I determined it truly must…
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En papillote is French for “in parchment”, or al cartoccio in Italian. This is a method of cooking in which the food is put into a folded pouch or parcel and then baked. The parcel is typically made from folded parchment paper, but other material, such as a paper bag or aluminum foil, may be used. The parcel holds in moisture to steam the food. The…
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