The Underrated World Of German Wine

Beer and brats.  An obvious pairing, especially in Germany.  But consider having a glass of “wein” with your wurst.  And I’m not talking about the super-sweet Riesling that would be better with dessert.  There’s an array of dry German white wines that complement almost every food.  From dry Reislings and lighter Silvaner (similar to the…

Don’t Pass On The Peas

It not always easy to find fresh peas.  It’s a short season in the Northeast and very weather dependent.  I’ve never seen them in any market.  But lucky for me, they were abundant at my Columbus Avenue Sunday farmers’ market.  Kernan Farms, the only stand that has them, is from Bridgeton, New Jersey — about 2 hours…

A New Take on Beer Can Chicken

Nothing says American like the image of a whole bird, beheaded and de-feathered atop a can of Budweiser.  Combining an alcoholic beverage readily on hand and the inexpensive ingredient of chicken, the new-classic recipe for Beer Can Chicken is as simple as it is delicious.  And it’s versatile too. When I told my German colleagues…