Category Archives: Rosé

Salt Cod and Herring, West Indian Style

The French make Brandade de Morue; Italians make Baccalà. My friend, Vee Fitzgerald of wineLIFE, whose family comes from Dominica (between Guadeloupe and Martinique) grew up eating salt fish for Sunday brunch after church. She taught me how to prepare … Continue reading

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Rosé with Butternut Squash and Tomato Soups

Soup is a favorite eat-and-run dish and midnight snack in my family. Since my daughters are returning from school in a few days, I made butternut squash and tomato soups to welcome them home. It’s always comforting to return to … Continue reading

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What to Serve Over 4th of July Weekend

Here are some pairing ideas to get you humming… BOUKÉ WHITE WINE: 1. Mediterranean, Cajun, Chinese, Thai, Indian or Moroccan cuisine 2. Fresh goat cheese (Chabichou du Poitou, Purple Haze, Garroxta) 3. Green, Caesar or beet salad 4. Guacamole 5. … Continue reading

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“Hear no evil, speak no evil…”

“Hear no evil, speak no evil – and you’ll never be invited to a party.”  I just saw this Oscar Wilde quote on a stack of cocktail napkins at Sylvester & Co. in Sag Harbor, and got in the mood … Continue reading

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Easy Gourmet Vegetarian Cooking With Guests over the July 4 Weekend

I always have a house full of guests on the 4th of July weekend, we all like to eat well, and my guests want to help cook without stumbling over each other. I found three recipes in Linda Long’s book, … Continue reading

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Why I Decided to Produce Two Rosé Wines

I love rosé so much that I decided to produce not one but two. They are perfect Long Island wines. The context is right – most people come to the East End of Long Island from Memorial Day to Labor … Continue reading

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Go Ahead and Blush

Rosés are relaxed, happy wines with a bad rap. Some people think they’re too frivolous and belong at an all-girl luncheon. The truth be told, they are delightful during the daytime and delicious throughout the evening. I’ve even discovered a … Continue reading

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Two Fragrant Bouquets of Rosé

Rosé is perfect with lunch on the boat. It’s equally lovely at an afternoon picnic, backyard barbecue, book group, bridge game, potluck dinner, town sweeper, house gift, Valentine’s Day, the 4th of July, Thanksgiving, an anniversary, or an intimate evening. … Continue reading

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