November 2011

Does it surprise you that someone who has a good palate for wine also has a good palate for food? I’ve met many great winemakers who are as passionate about food as they are about wine. My conversations with them often stray from the topic of wine to reminiscing about a memorable meal. Many are [...]

When I stayed on the small island off Bali called Nusa Lembongen, I ran in the mornings before it got too hot, passing small villages along the way. Children waved and yelled, “Hello missus!” from their homes. A lean old man with bare feet and a big smile briefly ran alongside me. I got my [...]