Food and Wine

V.I. Chefs More Than Up to the Challenge

BillCurry — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:28:01 -0400

With "Ready, set — choose, chop, mince, marinate," or words to that effect, the Ultimate Chef Challenge was off Wednesday afternoon.

Voracious Vegetarian: Spicy Tofu Chickpea Curry

BillCurry — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:46:02 -0400

Spicy Tofu Chickpea Curry is an easy, filling dish that can change people’s minds about tofu, if it is prepared with love and care.

Voracious Vegetarian: Black Bean Dip

BillCurry — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:14:48 -0400

The black bean dip I have revised over the years from a recipe I originally found in "Moosewood Kitchen Cooks at Home," is a big favorite in our house.

Voracious Vegetarian’s Sweaty Vegetables With Goat Cheese

BillCurry — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:34:49 -0400

Perusing one of my many cookbooks a month or so ago when I was obsessing about opening a vegetarian restaurant, I came across a repeated reference to "sweating" vegetables. I had never heard of "sweating vegetables." So what do we do?

The Voracious Vegetarian’s Hummus

Shaun Pennington — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:13:23 -0400

Made with chick peas, also known as garbanzo beans, hummus is a versatile dish that is traditionally served with pita points, but is equally appetizing as a stand-alone side dish, or sandwich filler.

Changing Times, Changing Wines…

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:38:11 -0400

Well, the holidays are over, and the healing has begun. Here we are at the open door of 2009 looking in and wondering, "will this be a better year than 2008?" The truth is: who knows? These are certainly Interesting times.

Island Seasonings: Holiday Drink Recipes

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:32:07 -0400

Christmas time is upon the Virgin Islands until Three Kings Day and, as everywhere, food and drink traditions are a big part of what makes the holiday spirit. In the territory and on other Caribbean islands, Christmas is guavaberry time.

Island Seasonings: Puerto Rican Christmas Soup

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:54:58 -0400

At the recent Christmas Festival "Soup Du Cure" fundraiser for Juan F. Luis Hospital, Ive and Carlos Lisse showcased sopón navideño, or Puerto Rican Christmas soup, a flavorful, brothy chicken soup with rice, green bananas, chilies, pigeon peas, cilantro, garlic and more.

Red, White or Rosé?

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:43:19 -0400

While having lunch with some friends the other day, I was asked a simple question: What wines are customers buying more of recently? I had to think about this quite a bit because it made me realize that wine sales have changed significantly and rapidly over the past few years.

Bodacious Bordeaux

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:09:58 -0400

Bodacious: outright, unmistakable, remarkable, noteworthy, sexy, voluptuous (Merriam-Webster dictionary) Bordeaux: Wine region of France producing the greatest wines in the world. (My definition).

Everything Is Coming Up Rosé in France

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:56:13 -0400

Being in the wine business, all our guests bring a bottle or two of wines they want me to try, their "secret finds," but when it comes time for cocktails before dinner, or "aperitif," as is said in France, almost everyone settles down with a glass of rosé that has been sitting in an ice bucket on the table.

What Exactly Are Organic Wines?

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:31:09 -0400

Frank L. Machover of V.I. Wine Wholesale writes that organic wines are about natural growing practices.

Reporting from Paris on Sweet Wine and Turkey

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:10:23 -0400

While here in Paris, I have been thinking a lot about our great American tradition of Thanksgiving, such an intriguing concept to the French. This holiday is the only American fete based on food. Oh, there are many other celebrations of which food is a central part, but there is only one based on food.

Cooking With Wine

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:07:39 -0400

Food cooked with wine takes on the concentrated flavor of the wine, giving the dish a depth of flavor that is unequalled.
Here are two classic wine recipes.

Is Wine Good For You?

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 16:45:48 -0400

In my opinion, the answer is undeniably “yes” -- but with an important caveat: in moderation. Moderate consumption of red wine may well help you stay healthy.

Adventures in Wine Buying

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:39:39 -0400

Frank Machover journeyed to the southwest of France this summer in search of some "forgotten" vines and wines.

Wine and Food Pairing Needn't Follow Classic Rule

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:06:06 -0400

"Pairing of wine with food is a very personal matter and you have to set your own parameters as to what you like," says Frank Machover. Machover shares his insights on rewriting ‘the rules’ in his ongoing columns on wine.

ROTARY ISSUES DINING COUPON BOOK

Fri, 16 Apr 2004 13:24:55 -0400

One of the key contributions organizations like Rotary Clubs make to their communities is helping students with their education. The Rotary East funds scholarships by selling books with dining out coupons. The 2004 books are now available.

DAL PURI ARE DEMANDING 'GOURMET' ROTI

Sun, 18 May 2003 19:44:03 -0400

Roti were introduced to Trinidad by East Indians and to the Virgin Islands by Trinidadian immigrants. A "gourmet version" called dal puri has cooked split peas and a variety of seasonings incorporated into it and is made by a special process that requires great skill.

'UNMANLY' QUICHE CAN BE A TASTE TREAT FOR MOM

Sun, 11 May 2003 19:49:04 -0400

Quiche is easy to make and delicious to eat, and while it's too late to whip one up for Mother's Day this year, chances are Mom would appreciate and enjoy another day off from the kitchen, should others in her family want to give this week's recipe a try.