Le Vin Sacre: One Woman's Wine Journey

Bless the Biscuits and Gravy

Administrator — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:18:56 +0000

About two years ago, I was forwarded a link to a rant on YouTube by one Randy Taylor, dissatisfied Jimmy Dean sausage customer. Sometimes I’m reminded of that irate phone call—which was actually rather hilarious—and the clever images someone added to the soundtrack. If you want to listen and see it for yourself, here is [...]

Cracking the Creme Brulee Code

Administrator — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:37:20 +0000

One of my favorite Food Network personalities is Alton Brown, who combines the food sensibilities of Julia Child with the delivery style of Bill Nye, Science Guy. I was lounging in bed last Friday night after a long week when Good Eats came on, and Alton was doing a show about vanilla. It provided a [...]

Wine Spectator Taste Test

Administrator — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:12:03 +0000

On the FIRST attempt, no less…

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Valentine’s Dinner at Chamberlain’s Fish Market

Administrator — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:02:27 +0000

Dallas is full of fabulous restaurants—I’d be hard-pressed to pick a favorite. However, I have to admit that Chamberlain’s Fish Market is now definitely in the top five for me.

One of the reasons is Chef Chamberlain himself, who has to be one of the most personable celebrity chefs in the area. I’d interviewed him about [...]

Adventures with George & Julia /or/ How to be a Bore

Administrator — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:24:57 +0000

Ever had someone say something rude to you, and then hours (or days) later, you thought of all the sharp-witted things you could have said in return? It’s not a very adult longing, but I sometimes wish I could step back in time and put “George and Julia” in their place.

My husband and I were [...]

The Perfect Martini

Administrator — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:57:19 +0000

Martini fans can (and will) debate at length what makes up the “perfect Martini.” There are many angles on the topic—gin or vodka, olive or twist, dry or dirty, and so on.

I have my own personal preference, and so when I order a Martini, I always ask for it this way: “Very cold and very [...]

Take a Powder!

Administrator — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:15:21 +0000

After interviewing Chef Richard Chamberlain for EscapeHatchDallas about Cotes du Coeur, I was inspired to buy the cookbook he co-authored with Betsy Hornick, entitled The Healthy Beef Cookbook. Last Sunday I tried his recipe for Tenderloin Steaks with Expresso Bourbon Sauce, and my whole family agreed it was tres magnifique!

(I’ll issue a quick disclaimer here: [...]

My Article about Chef’s Gallery on Pegasus News

Administrator — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:08:59 +0000

Student Chefs, Art Institute of Dallas

Lisa Madame Librarian over at the Art Institute of Dallas turned me on to the restaurant at the culinary school. I’m happy to announce that Pegasus News published my little piece about it.

Restaurant review: Chef’s Gallery in Dallas

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Good Eatin’ with Lynn Seaton

Administrator — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:00:02 +0000

You just never know who is going to love to cook. A case in point is our friend Lynn Seaton, jazz musician extraordinaire and music teacher at the University of North Texas. You may know him as a world-class bass player that has played with the likes of Count Basie’s orchestra, but last Sunday I [...]

Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!

Administrator — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:43:18 +0000

Wine, food, and music—I challenge anyone to come up with a better combination than that. Even that unlikely party animal, Martin Luther, is quoted as having said, ““Who loves not wine, women and song, remains a fool his whole life long.”

Brother Martin is a controversial figure, and I heartily disagree with him on many points, [...]