Tag Archives: Sauvignon Blanc
Tilapia Marinated in Ancho Olive Oil Wine Sauce
During my two and a half years working with the U.S. Peace Corps in Kenya, I was sad to see many of my friends getting sick with malaria. Oddly, when a lot of people were struggling with mosquito bites, Kenyan … Continue reading
Shrimp Creole with Toscana Bianco
“A song played on a solo saxophone…A crazy sound…A lonely sound…A cry that tells us love goes on and on…” The sound of sweet jazz was echoing in my ears when I visited New Orleans with my father on our … Continue reading
Greek Octopus Pilaf with Sancerre
Aww, I just missed my train to Athens. It was 11 PM in the City of Thesaloniki in Northern Greece and the next train wasn’t coming until 4 AM. I decided to have some coffee and read a book in … Continue reading
Brazilian Pork Stew with Chianti Classico
“Piu Piu”. That slogan was the headline of a car advertisement I saw in Brazil many years ago. I asked my colleagues, “what’s that?”. Umberto immediately jumped in, “when we see a nice ass on the street, we say Piu … Continue reading
Belgian-Style Mussels with Belgian Ale
Has anyone ever heard someone saying, “Everyone likes Belgians”? I’ve actually heard it many times. I once asked my Belgian colleague, “how come you guys have a reputation of being Mr. Congeniality?”. With a big smile, he said, “Because our … Continue reading
Luscious Chicken Cacciatore
Cacciatore means “hunter” in Italian. Chicken Cacciatore is a simple braised chicken dish prepared with tomatoes, onions, mushroom, herbs, bell pepper and wine for hunters traveling for several days in old Italy. In Southern Italy, this dish commonly includes red wine, … Continue reading