Cauliflower-Parsnip Soup with Beet Crisps

A deceptively rich yet creamless version.

Crispy seared fish with a tasty mélange of veggies.

Baked Chicken and Artichoke Casserole

Creamy chicken casserole with tender artichoke hearts and mushrooms.

Artichokes ring in spring with a simple dipping sauce.

Celery and Pear Soup

Celery finally takes center stage with this creamless soup.

On Tomatoes and Wine

Slice ’em if you’ve got ’em.

Patio Pounders

Easy-drinking summer wines.

Good Imported Wines Under $10

Save money and drink well.

Valentine's Day: Love and Hate

One Valentine’s Day menu for the lovers, one for the haters.

The Other Napa

What’s worth doing in the Napa Valley: a travel guide to the wine country.

Rule #1: don’t ever bring anyone a $2 bottle. Ever.

Is there a real art to matching food and wine, or is the whole practice of finding the perfect “pairing” so much hokum?

The ranks of female sommeliers have grown over the past decade, but do these very women still harbor outdated gender stereotypes?

1. Original Sachertorte Easy to buy at the Vienna Airport. Definitley recommended if you like chocolate cakes.. 2. Styrian pumpkin seed oil Dark and very tasty oil for salads and cold meats. 3. Wine A few bottles of Grüner Veltliner...

Pinot Gris/Grigio. Pinot Blanc/Bianco. Gruner Veltliner. French Rosé. Champagne. Beer?