Entertaining
Counter Space, Design and the Modern Kitchen at MoMA: From genuine pleasure to anxiety
Throughout the exhibition prominence is given to the contribution of women, not only as the primary consumers and users of the domestic kitchen, but also as reformers, architects, designers, and as artists who have critically addressed kitchen culture and myths. more »
Too Good to Miss: 2009 Beaujolais – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Vintage
This year there’s a very special reason to buy Beaujolais: Although 2003 and 2005 were excellent vintages, 2009 is thought by many to be the best vintage since 1947. Everything — cooperative weather, perfect harvest conditions — seemed to come together perfectly to produce ripe, healthy Gamay grapes. more »
Producer to Rely On: California's Landmark Vineyards Consistently Produces Top-Rated Chardonnays
Food pairings: In general, Chardonnay complements crab, lobster, scallops, salmon, shrimp, and other seafood, chicken, veal, dishes made with butter and butter sauces and cream and cream sauces. more »
No Wimpy Wines: Zinfandel, Joel Peterson and Ravenswood Winery
Yet Peterson’s Zinfandels, though full flavored, are quite versatile and can be turned to year-round, for they complement burgers (including cheeseburgers), ribs and other barbecued and grilled food, pizza, turkey (think Thanksgiving), duck, steak, lamb and other roasted red meats, venison and other game, sausages, spicy meat dishes — including Southwestern, Mexican, Indian and Pakistani — and some rich, sharp, strong or creamy cheeses, including cheddar and blues (Stilton, Gorgonzola, etc.) more »
