Chef Don's Cured Filet of Beef and Wine Pairing   Recipe Comments:  I paired with Sobon Estates Zinfandel, and made the Sauce with a Sobon Zin Port. I wanted to do something a little more basic due to the current economic situation so many are in. I get a whole bunch of emails asking for nice things that hit a lower cost per person price point.  Feel free to try out the dish as it's a winner! Cheers, Don ...

At the annual STS Holiday Mixer I really wanted to spend time fabricating  a drink instead of food.  I also was getting really tired with all the beer and wine combos and wanted to feature a cocktail pairing. I pondered many savory cocktail combinations before the the simplicity of orange and ginger smacked my brain, then tickled my palette. The final touch was turning the orange into a holiday drink.  The ...

I've recently joined a great foodie group called The Strickland Tasting Society. It's unprententious, fun and focuses on food AND BOOZE! (check it out on facebook, key word: STRICKLAND TASTING) The STS sponsors hundreds of culinarians and home cooks in the hopes of finding one thing; the perfect food and alcohol pairing! I like the group so much, in fact, that I will periodically feature one of their pairin ...