2018 Voskevaz Karasi Collection Areni Noir: Complex, Silky & Delicious

2018 Voskevaz Karasi Collection Areni Noir: An Armenian wine that's Complex, Silky & Delicious! #wine

Elephant Green Chili Chutney: Natural & Delicious!

Elephant Green Chili Chutney: Natural & Delicious! passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2026/04/elep...

Celebrating 420: A Sake-Infused Cannabis Dinner

Celebrating 420: Would you like to attend a Sake-Infused Cannabis Dinner?

Scrapple: An Early History in Massachusetts (with a Special Recipe)

Scrapple: An Early History in Massachusetts (with a Special Recipe) #scrapple

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Rant: Put The Bunny In Your Mouth!

Rant: Put The Bunny In Your Mouth!

...a wine barrel, Sherry barrel, etc. As an example, the Glen Breton distillery in Nova Scotia makes a whiskey finished in ice wine barrels (also from a Nova Scotia winery). I have some of this whiskey and the ice wine barrel adds intriguing flavors to the whiskey, including some sweetness.

Generally, a few whiskey producers sometimes use barrels which once were used to age ice wine. The whiskey is first aged for a number of years in normal barrels, and then the aging is finished, for a much shorter time, in different barrels, such as ice wine barrels, but it could also be a.....

Not well. Mainly seeing more people willing to try niche wines. But I also did see one Boston restaurant recently adding breakfast pizza.

The True Origins of Hawaiian Pizza

I've revised and expanded my history on the origins of Hawaiian Pizza. And no, Sam Panopoulos, a Canadian, did not invent Hawaiian pizza in 1962. It already existed before his alleged invention. #pizza #foodhistory

A History of Sake Brewing in the U.S. (Part 1)

Sure, a 4-part history. passionatefoodie.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-hi...

Rant: Permission & Food/Drink Risks

Rant: Permission & Food/Drink Risks

Rant: Promoting Wine at Tasting Events

Rant: Promoting Wine at Tasting Events #wine

Looking forward to TotalCon this week. I’m scheduled for a full slate of games, from Boot Hill to a playtest of The Black Company. And of course, I’ll enjoy plenty of Quigley’s cupcakes.

Rant: Xenia Greek Restaurants & the Michelin Guide

Why no love for Boston's Greek restaurants in the Michelin Guide?

The Origins of Fried Ice Cream

When's the last time you enjoyed Fried Ice Cream for dessert (or even breakfast)? Learn the origins of this tasty hot and cold dessert.

I just learned about it the other day. And none of the newspapers ever provided an explanation.

I think it means the kiss seems warm, like the outer coating of fried ice cream, but inside, the kiss is cold, like the frozen ice cream.

“Kisses of hypocrites taste like fried ice cream.”
--Common saying in U.S. newspapers from 1907-1916

Tasty. Smooth with a noticeable ice wine sweetness with red berry notes, accenting caramel and vanilla.

Sipping Glen Breton 10 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey, Aged in Nova Scotia Ice Wine Barrels.

History of the Porto Tonico, A Refreshing Portuguese Cocktail

History of the Porto Tonico, A Refreshing Portuguese Cocktail #Port #wine #cocktail

Rant: MLK and What Are You Doing For Others? "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, "What are you doing for others?"--MLK, Jr.

A History of Boston's Chinatown and Its Restaurants: 1970-1974 (Part 18)

Check out the newest article (Part 18) in my History of Boston's Chinatown & its Restaurants: 1970-1974.

The Origins of Ah-So Sauce: A Chinese Style Barbecue Sauce

The Origins of Ah-So Sauce: A Chinese Style Barbecue Sauce

I was drinking Barbera

This week, easily the best dish I enjoyed was from Il Ponte in Woburn, one of my Top 5 Favorite Restaurants. Homemade pasta, topped by a creamy black truffle sauce and topped by freshly shaved white truffles. Decadently delicious with the rich umami of the truffles. A work of beauty & great taste.

Culinary Creativity: Chef Joseph Carli

A Culinary Creativity Interview with Chef Joseph Carli of A Tavola (an Italian restaurant) in Winchester. It's one of my Top 5 Favorite Restaurants.

The Origins of Chinese Spareribs & Boneless Spareribs

The Origins of Chinese Spareribs & Boneless Spareribs

National Whipped Cream Day: Its Origins, Aaron Lapin & Reddi-Wip

Happy National Whipped Cream Day! This holiday may have been inspired by Aaron Lapin, whose birthday is today. He's the creator of Reddi-Wip, the first canned whipped cream. And who hasn't used a can to spray whipped cream directly into your mouth?