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Host a NY vs. Boston Taste-Off This Sunday
Even if you aren’t a big football fan, between the commercials and the rivalries, this Sunday offers a great excuse for a party. And as a foodie, I’m just as into the snacks as the scores. While it is...
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Can’t Find a Bitter Man
Historically, bitters have served cocktails as salt has cooking. Just one or two drops can heighten all the other flavors in the mix, while a lack can leave even an otherwise balanced cocktail flat,...
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Grate BBQ
This coming Saturday, I’m going to be breaking out the smokers, a dozen pounds of pig and a bit of cow. To me, barbecue is one of the most fascinating cuisines to pair wine with. Though some might say...
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Tips for Grilling the Perfect Steak
Whether you’re cooking up New York strips or filets, some basic steps will help you get the most mouthwatering steak possible to your table. First, bring your steaks to room temperature before...
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Punch-Drunk Love: Our Favorite Sangria Recipes
Back on April 24th, we asked Lot18 members on Facebook to share their best sangria recipes for a chance to win a $50 credit. We got some fantastic submissions from the traditional to unique. After...
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Riesling No. 5: Wine Scents for Wine Lovers
Bergamot, rose, jasmine, spice and peach with woody notes. While this might sound like a tasting note, it actually describes Guerlain’s classic fragrance, Mitsouko. And should you find yourself...
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How To: Restoring & Seasoning Cast Iron Pans
Cooking with cast iron is not just for the campfire or farm, my friends. From chicken, fish, cornbread and more — the meals you can create with this versatile cooking essential are endless. It’s one...
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Chef Andy Ricker and Redefining Thai Food With Wine
Last night I was lucky enough to be cooked for by a chef featured in The New York Times Dining section last week, Andy Ricker (“Cuisines Mastered As Acquired Tastes,” May 29). Ricker is the proprietor...
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Skillet-Fried Oyster Po’ Boys
Since sharing my method for restoring and seasoning cast iron pans, I’ve had my heart (and stomach) set on frying up some oysters, namely Skillet-Fried Oyster Po’ Boys. The Po’ Boy is one of those...
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How To: Pick Blue Crabs
Growing up and living near the Chesapeake Bay, picking and eating blue crabs has always been a summer ritual and right of passage in my world. All you really need is a picnic table, some newspaper,...
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How To: Make Cork Magnets
Most wine drinkers have that big glass jar full of corks. Ok, so maybe there are some that have corks but they are not on display — they’re in a big box hidden in the closet, attic or garage. Or maybe...
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How To: Wine Cork Garden Markers
Here’s another simple but useful project to use up some wine corks you have sitting around. Last time, I showed you how to make magnets out of wine corks; now, use some remaining corks to mark out...
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10 DIY Uses for Wine Corks
I’ve shared a couple of simple cork projects here on Aftertaste – you might remember the wine cork garden markers or the wine cork magnets. With the official start to autumn comes the first stretch of...
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How To: Customizable Wine Cork Trivets
On this blog we’ve demonstrated several cork-related projects, including wine cork magnets and wine cork garden markers — each fun and easy crafts to use up that collection of corks that always seems...
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