So yeah, this recipe is “borrowed” from a restaurant that I worked for years and years ago. We had this fantastic chef, Mark Laverty, who was far too talented for a strip mall Italian joint on Route 9 in Freehold, NJ. Anyway, my favorite dishes from Mark were his specials… Alligator, black bear steaks, buffalo, you know,Continue reading “Pasta Marco Pollo (w/ wine pairings)”
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Seared Pork Chop & Mushroom Madeira Sauce (w/ wine pairings)
Before I get into the recipe, I have to give a quick apology to one of my followers, Kevin V. I made this dish well over a month ago and posted it on Instagram… He requested the recipe and I just didn’t have the time to get it done. Sorry man, hopefully it’s better lateContinue reading “Seared Pork Chop & Mushroom Madeira Sauce (w/ wine pairings)”
Wine Review – 2012 Hardin Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
Well, the weather is starting to turn and with it most people’s palate… As the temperatures drop wine drinkers en masse set aside their rosés and crisp whites and move into the realm of big reds. With that being the case I figured that a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa would be a perfect direction to take myContinue reading “Wine Review – 2012 Hardin Napa Cabernet Sauvignon”
A Play on Sausage & Peppers (w/ wine pairings)
The other day I was tasting some wines with a couple of friends, and one of them pulled out a Tupperware container filled with a dinner that his wife packed for him (aw, how cute). He heated it up and started eating away, and it smelled absolutely delicious. So of course I asked the obvious question, “HeyContinue reading “A Play on Sausage & Peppers (w/ wine pairings)”
Perfect Pairings at Home 