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Napa Valley: Waterstone 2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Mon, Mar 8 2010 2 Comments
Napa Valley: Waterstone 2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Sadly, our wine collection at home has been rather neglected as of late - between traveling the past few months and moving into a new [...]

Old World Wines »

Old World Wines: Rosé from Côtes de Provence

Mon, Jul 27 2009 1 Comment

To pair with our leftover bifteki burgers, we opted to try another rosé we bought at random while grocery shopping.  Since we are [...]

Photo of the Week »

Photo of the Week: Chai tow kway (Singaporean Carrot Cake)

Sat, Jul 17 2010 No Comments

This is a delicious dish to try in Singapore  Hawker Centers.  Not the traditional carrot cake that is often consumed for dessert [...]

Recipes »

Photo of the Week: Apple and Honeyed Marcona Almond Salad

Sat, Jul 17 2010 No Comments

This is a homemade salad with mixed greens, apple chunks, and Marcona almonds coated in honey and brown sugar and then toasted.  [...]

Restaurants (Asia) »

Taipei Dim Sum: Shang Palace at the Shangri-La in the Far Eastern Plaza

Wed, Jul 14 2010 1 Comment

Surprisingly, quality Cantonese dim sum is quite a hit or miss in Taipei.  With its proximity to Hong Kong and the variety [...]

Restaurants (Europe) »

Photo of the Week: Trio of Creme Brulee

Fri, Mar 26 2010 No Comments

This was a delicious trio of Creme Brulee from a restaurant in Dusseldorf, Germany called Architektur – sugar beets, pandan, and rose [...]

Restaurants (US) »

Hawaiian Food: Back Home in Lahaina in Carson, CA

Mon, Aug 31 2009 No Comments

Back Home in Lahaina is a hidden gem off Carson Blvd. I used to eat here when I worked in the area and [...]

Wineries »

A Visit to Waterstone Winery’s Tasting Room at the Taste of Oxbow in Downtown Napa, California

Mon, Apr 5 2010 No Comments

During one of my many visits to the Napa Valley, Brett and I accidentally stumbled upon Waterstone Wines while at the Taste [...]