Video: The recipes in 100 Perfect Pairings: Main Dishes

June 9, 2011

This is the third and final video (for now, at least) celebrating the release of “100 Perfect Pairings: Main Dishes to Enjoy with Wines You Love,” this time focusing on the recipes.

Video: 100 Perfect Pairings food and wine pairing tips!

May 3, 2011

To continue celebrating the release of “100 Perfect Pairings: Main Dishes to Enjoy with Wines You Love,” here’s the second of three videos I made to support it.

It’s only 2 minutes long, and you might even learn something.

So take a peek.

Video: Introducing 100 Perfect Pairings: Main Dishes!

April 19, 2011

Today – yes, this very day – my second cookbook, “100 Perfect Pairings: Main Dishes to Enjoy with Wines You Love,” is officially released! To celebrate, and to give you a sneak peak, I’m sharing a video I made to support it.

Video: The hows and whys of brining, turkey or otherwise

November 22, 2010

As I explain in this video that I made a couple of years ago at now-defunct Copia, brining is so simple – and it makes such difference.

It’s basically soaking protein in a saltwater solution to enhance both flavor and texture. The solution can be enhanced with sugar, herbs and spices, and aromatics like onion and garlic, but it’s not necessary. Just salt will do the trick.