Category Archives: Reading
Scoops and stuff
Nine days after my post the Frederick News Post had an article about Bryan Voltaggio looking to open a second restaurant. Which was three days later than the Washington Post article that referenced this blog. OK maybe I got the possible location wrong … Continue reading
Filed under Reading, Restaurant- misc.
Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator is making their website free (you know how I love THAT word) from November 15th through the 28th. I think they normally charge around $50 a year for access. They are doing this so that people can see the … Continue reading
Odds and Ends
Just received word that the magazine Edible Chesapeake is ceasing publication. That’s sad as I always looked for it at the Common Market and enjoyed reading it. From the release: I will no longer be publishing Edible Chesapeake magazine. The decision is … Continue reading
Farmer’s Market Book
As promised in my earlier post there is one book that I find invaluable in helping me turn farmer’s market finds into delicious food on the table. That is Vegetables from Amaranth to Zucchini: The Essential Reference by Elizabeth Schneider. This is … Continue reading
When I Grow Up
When I grow up I want to be a blog just like this one. Seriously, this is a phenomenal blog that I read regularly even though I don’t do much in Howard County except drive through it. This is a true … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Reading, Restaurant Reviews
Broadbent’s Revenge
Loyal reader(s?) may remember my review of the book The Billionaire’s Vinegar. As a follow up to the story I saw that the venerable British wine critic Micheal Broadbent settled his libel and defamation suit against Random House, the publisher of the … Continue reading
Reflections of a Wine Merchant
I just finished reading Neil Rosenthal’s book Reflections of a Wine Merchant (from FCPL). Mr. Rosenthal is a thirty year plus veteran of the wine importing business, dealing mainly in European wines and especially fine Burgundies. The book was so-so. I … Continue reading
Budget Cuts and the Fourth Estate
I don’t think anyone is envious of those poor souls labouring in the newspaper business right now. However one of my favorite abuse pinatas: the Frederick News Post is really plumbing the depths. Yes in their current “In Good Taste” column … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Reading, Restaurant Reviews
Ethics
Interesting article in the Wall Street Journal about two reviewers from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate accepting trips etc. from winemakers. One reviewer “vacationed and enjoyed lavish social dinners in the company of wine importers whose wines he reviews.” It raises … Continue reading
Filed under Reading, Restaurant Reviews
An Outstanding Cookbook
The sleeper hit of Christmas has to be the book I gave Mrs. F called Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day by Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois. In short this book is amazing. We have always dabbled in baking but this book … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Reading, The Good Life
