It's difficult to choose the most beautiful region in Italy, but for those who have been there, Campania must surely rate at or near the top of their list. Writer Tom Hyland celebrates Campania.
The Washington wine industry has grown by leaps and bounds, and wine quality has grown right along with the wineries. Randy "Bucko" Buckner reports on many Washington wines this month.
Just about every wine enthusiast from beginner to advanced "wine geek" knows why natural cork's dominance is fading. But here's a cautionary tale of an alternative stopper that failed.
Diane Werner of Taste of Home magazine will be at the Penfield Wegmans Saturday for a cooking demonstration. Brooklyn Brewery brewmaster Garrett Oliver will conduct a beer and food pairing class Oct. 16 at the New York Wine & Culinary Center in Canandaigua.
Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty is on a mission to promote the produce and cuisine born and bred in the Finger Lakes region, including farms, wineries and restaurants.
The deal: French Toast Culinary Package at the Omni Parker House in Boston. Spend a Saturday afternoon cooking French cuisine with this historic hotel’s overnight package.
Food New & Views: Tamarind Thai restaurateur Vatcharin Bhumichitr joins host Linda Gassenheimer on Joseph Cooper's Topical Currents. Miami Herald wine columnist Fred Tasker also is featured. WLRN (91.3 FM) 1:30-2 p.m.
Laurie Forster, the Wine Coach, will host "A Taste of the Mediterranean," an exploration of the flavors of the Mediterranean and wines from Italy, Spain and France paired with cuisine, at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 16 at the Westin Hotel, 100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis.
The new $9.5 million Culinary Institute of Charleston at the Palmer Campus of Trident Technical College was unveiled Monday. "This is a gift to the people at a time when jobs are scarce," said Mary Thornley, Trident Tech president. She spoke to an audience of chefs, restaurateurs, community leaders and elected officials.
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