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The Gourmet Highway: The Elegant American Wine Dinner

Over the years I attended three events that qualified as genuine wine dinners. One was a celebration of Julia Child’s 90th birthday at the Arizona Biltmore. Another was dinner with Masters of Wine at Arnaud’s in New Orleans and the other was a Bordeaux dinner at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach. None were advertised …

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The Gourmet Highway – Wines For Thanksgiving: A Cornucopia of Flavors

Thanksgiving is so deeply American. It combines homecoming with a feast. Goodwill reigns. It also signals the launch of the Holiday season when shopping, concerts, decorations, and seasonal music embrace all aspects of daily living. In keeping with the Thanksgiving traditions, why don’t we serve some of our own wines, mixing up what’s available to …

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Hook, Line, and Supper-A Masterful Guide to Fish and Seafood Enjoyment

My kitchen library encompasses a variety of subjects. Not all are cookbooks. Food sourcing and preparation are on even footing. Fish, whether fresh or saltwater, take on more importance when you have experienced the thrill of the catch, lessons I learned during my baby days. Mother, an accomplished self-taught Southern cook, insisted on fresh everything. …

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Tailgating Down South by Olivia Thomason

The Gourmet Highway: Harvest Feasts and Football Food

According to the always reliable Old Farmer’s Almanac, the 2021 Harvest Moon rises on Monday, September 20. The Moon will appear full for about three days around this time, from Sunday morning through Tuesday morning. Shine on, Harvest Moon! The toils of the growing season are winding down and the rewards may be uncertain if your well-being is …

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