A Tasty Challenge
One World Café Tackles "Eat in Season" Task
December 5, 2008
By Molly Dilks and Blaise Willig
| December 8, 2008 | to | December 15, 2008 |
‘Tis the season for red and golden beet stir fry, organic butternut squash puree and sliced tofurkey —just a few of the all-vegetarian options being served up by One World Café during Slow Food Baltimore’s “Eat in Season Challenge,” Dec. 8-15. Read more »
Smart Tastes: Cooking with Wine
Find the Right Pairing to Add a Splash of Flavor
October 30, 2008
By Monyka Berrocosa
What makes an everyday cook seem way more gourmet? What takes the guesswork out of pairing food and wine in one quick snap? What secret ingredient might not only make your food better but you happier while cooking?
Why, wine of course. Read more »
This Brew’s For You
Beer is Not Just for Boys
October 9, 2008
By Monyka Berrocosa
Photography by Natalia Bratslavsky
Hey, I love wine — we’ve established that. Chances are if you’re reading this column, you like — or love — wine, too. But can we talk? How do you feel about beer? Read more »
Thinking Outside the Box
Don’t judge a wine by its container
July 29, 2008
By Monyka Berrocosa
Photography by Bryan Burris
Box wines? Aficionados of fine vintages may shudder. After all, box wines conjure visions of church hall spaghetti dinners and your cheap Aunt Edith’s cocktail parties. Read more »
In Vino Veritas
The Journey From Vine To Wine
March 7, 2008
By Monyka Berrocosa
Photography ©2008 Jupiterimages Corporation
I’ve always thought of winemakers as chefs. This might offend a few winemakers, or possibly a few chefs, but to me the creation of a great wine is much like that of a great recipe. In both cases the creator must be skilled. And in both cases the ingredients must be the finest. Read more »
Red, White and Rosé
What is wine & how is it made?
February 3, 2008
By Monyka Berrocosa
If you’ve always wanted to know the difference between a Chardonnay and a Cabernet but were afraid to ask, here is a primer. Let’s start from the beginning: Wine is an alcoholic beverage generally created by the fermentation of grape juice. Grapes are not the only fruit used to make wine, but wine from grapes is the most commercially popular variety. Wine can be made from other fruit, as well as from plants such as ginger and dandelion. Read more »
Gifts for the Wine Lover
December 3, 2007
By Monyka Berrocosa
Photography By Bryan Burris
The holidays mean parties and, of course, gift giving. What to get the wine lovers on your list? It’s a daunting question, especially when you don’t know as much as they do. You want to make an impact, you want your gift to be memorable … you want to give a grape gift that says “great.” Read more »
Maryland Wineries
A Fall Treasure Hunt
September 2, 2007
By Monyka Berrocosa
Photography by Bryan Burris
Summer is fading and fall is here — and all over the globe (in this hemisphere, at least) vintners are getting ready to reap the rewards of their hard work. The grape harvest is about to begin and that, my dear friends, means winemaking is just around the corner. Read more »
Dessert Wines
June 19, 2007
By Monyka Berrocosa
“Compared to a staid Sauvignon Blanc or a commonsense Cabernet, dessert wine might seem frivolous — a folly, an indulgent pleasure. Read more »
