Thursday, May 14, 2009

 

Portland Local Flavor

For Becca - I need an address to send you the show that you requested.

 
Food and wine, by the book – I have launched a new twice-monthly show on Bordersmedia.com called Delicious Life. In each book-inspired episode I either cook a recipe from a chosen book and pair it with a wine (very often one of our club selections), or explore an ingredient like cheese or mustard. My husband John often joins me for these episodes, and they are a lot of fun so I hope you will check them out.

For golf buffs, our upcoming episode with Annika Sorenstam is a fun one. Annika launched a delicious Syrah called Annika in conjunction with Wente Vineyards, and we had the chance to catch up with her on the links to taste it. I’ve always loved the wines of Wente and now that I’ve seen the place, I’d say it’s a must-visit if you come to San Francisco. Great restaurant, great Greg Norman-designed golf course, and historic winery, all only 45 minutes from the city.

If you are heading to Vegas, check out the episode “Fish Without a Doubt” with chef Rick Moonen of RM Seafood. His book is awesome, and his restaurant in the Mandalay Bay is not to be missed. Get the clams. Get the scallops. And let his sommelier Jeff Eichelberger handle the pairings. He is among the most gifted matchmakers for food and wine that I have ever encountered. If you don’t want to splurge on the fine dining, the bar has a great casual vibe and offers great value.

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