After people find out that I am an archaeologist, I am very often asked what my favorite “find” has been. I am considered “lucky” as an archaeologist, in that I frequently am part of really...
Are you a last-minute shopper? Are you in Philly? I’ve got ideas for the Food and Wine lover in your life! And… shipping not required! All can be purchased online and are available for pick...
There are so many wines that can be drunk with a Thanksgiving meal – why not be purposeful with your choice? I am always touting lesser-known wine varietals and regions, and Thanksgiving is a great...
I recently hosted a SiriusXM Business Radio special, “Restaurants in Crisis” featuring restaurant owners, chefs, writers, food couriers, and more. We discussed the problems facing the restaurant...
updated 2/2/20 What will you be drinking this year? I’ve been asking myself this question as the annual “Trends” columns started appearing. I held a tasting on just this topic at my Philly...
The proposed wine tariffs penalize the de-centralized, human-scale wine industry - as opposed to the governments and anonymous corporations they purport to punish.
November is here, which means that Thanksgiving is nearly upon us! For foodies and epicurians, few days are as delightful as is Thanksgiving with all of its meats, potatoes, casseroles, veggies, and...
It's summertime and it's hot. Here are 3 great wines to drink chilled: rose, "orange", and red!
On a recent archaeology trip to Iraqi Kurdistan, I fell in love… with tamarind! So why did I never encounter tamarind during my 15 years working in Syria? The pulp of the tamarind fruit...
“What Grows Together, Goes Together” Have you heard this adage about pairing food and wines? Local foods have been favored on menus for decades, now, as “farm-to-table” and...