Tag Archives: Wine
Nicaraguan Citrus Mint Chicken with Old Vine Zin
While hiking down a volcanic mountainside in the Ometepe islands, an ecological jewel in Nicaragua, I ran into a pig staring at me in the middle of the dirt road. It first smelled me and then walked towards me. I … Continue reading
Turkey Rice Porridge with Roasted Onion and Pinot Noir
No matter how much Thanksgiving turkey I eat out of the left-over box in the fridge, I can’t seem to find the bottom. I still have tons of turkey left in my refrigerator and need some creative ways to turn … Continue reading
Bolivian Cornmeal Battered Chicken in Tomato Wine Sauce with Chianti
Despite hearing, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, repeatedly, my day still starts with coffee and a late brunch in my office. To me, dinner is the “golden” meal of the day. Cooking leisurely is so relaxing, … Continue reading
Caribbean Prawns in Sweet, Hot & Creamy Sauce with Argentine Torrentes
“Are you really leaving me alone here?” I asked Galen, a friend of mine from the RPCV (Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Organization), standing in a small village located in the Dominican Republic. He said, “Don’t worry. You’ll be fine. I’ll … Continue reading
Southwestern Braised Steak with Zinfandel
At Moses’ trivia party, I got this question – “Outside of war zones, which city is most dangerous in the world?” In that notorious city, there are 8 homicides per day on average, and the city morgues faces a great … Continue reading
Swedish Spare Ribs with Côtes-du-Rhône
Scandinavian Summer is “sleepless”. Even in the southern tip end of Sweden far away from the Arctic North, I was still getting 18 hours of daylight at Mid-Summer. I would party outdoors all night and even sun-tan late into the … Continue reading
Indian Saffron Chicken with Oregon Riesling
India is one of the most complex places I’ve ever been. The country is shaped by many contrasting cultural forces which I couldn’t imagine coexisting together. But paradoxically, they manage to work together to make a complex cultural harmony. I … Continue reading
Turkish Meatloaf with Cabernet Sauvignon
Are you hosting an Easter Sunday dinner this weekend? If you want to try something different from a traditional ham or roast leg of lamb, you may find this Turkey meatloaf recipe interesting. It is not a typical meatloaf made … Continue reading
Japanese-style Sukiyaki with Australian Shiraz
Last month, we were shocked and sad to see a 8.9-magnitude earthquake hitting the coast of Japan and triggering a tsunami that wiped out people’s homes and killed hundreds of people. Despite such a traumatizing experience, the Japanese remained orderly. … Continue reading