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Japanese Beer: Echigo Blonde

Fri, Jul 29 2011 6 Comments

My recent experience with the Blonde Ale offering from Echigo Beer of Japan.

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Meeting Joël Robuchon at Gala Dinner at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Taipei, Taiwan

Wed, Dec 28 2011 1 Comment

We met Joël Robuchon at the gala dinner in honor of his annual visit to L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Taipei, Taiwan in December, 2011.

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American Craft Beer Week May 16 – 22, 2011

Tue, May 3 2011 5 Comments

American Craft Beer Week is being held May 16-22, 2011. Look for upcoming posts on our favorite microbrews, brewery tours, and other American beer gems.

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Photo of the Week: Macarons from Patisserie Sadaharu AOKI in Taipei, Taiwan

Sat, Jan 14 2012 No Comments

In the continuing quest to eat every macaron known to man, I am easily swayed when passing a patisserie with these delightful [...]

Recipes »

Tahitian Cuisine: Recipe for Poisson Cru

Fri, May 13 2011 1 Comment

Recipe for Tahitian Poisson Cru like what we had on the Paul Gauguin cruise ship in French Polynesia.

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Meeting Joël Robuchon at Gala Dinner at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Taipei, Taiwan

Wed, Dec 28 2011 1 Comment

We met Joël Robuchon at the gala dinner in honor of his annual visit to L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Taipei, Taiwan in December, 2011.

Wine »

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Cloudy Bay Vineyards in Marlborough

Mon, Mar 21 2011 No Comments

New Zealand is one of the more prominent New World wine producing countries. Their Marlborough region is a prime producer of Sauvignon Blanc wines, and Cloudy Bay Vineyards is one of the most famous wineries in this area.

Wineries »

Travels to TBEX: Taipei to Vancouver via Woodinville, Washington

Sun, Jun 19 2011 2 Comments

On our way from Taipei to Vancouver to visit TBEX 2011, Erin and Brett made a detour to Woodinville, Washington to taste some wines from the wine country of Washington State.