http://greatpairings.com/blog2 A daly chronicle of food & wine by Chef Bruce Riezenman Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:49:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It has been a while since my last post. I will begin updating the blog and site more regularly, so please check back to see what has been added. My latest recipe entry is a Corn, Fennel and Coconut Soup that was paired with the Stonestreet 2005 Red Point Chardonnay. It ... http://greatpairings.com/blog2/2007/10/30/october-30-2007/ A couple of weeks ago, we prepared a luncheon for the Paradise Ridge Wine Club.  The first course was Roasted Shrimp with a Fennel-Apple Salad and a Ginger Aioli. Since this is the start of our local Gravenstein apple season, I thought this would be a good recipe to share. If ... http://greatpairings.com/blog2/2007/08/03/august-3-2007/ Often the simplest desserts are the best. This time of year stone fruit and strawberries are plentiful, and this promises to be a great year for them! The other night, I served Peaches & Strawberries in Rosé Syrup with vanilla scented whipped cream and biscotti (try the thin “Almondina” brand biscotti ... http://greatpairings.com/blog2/2007/06/07/june-6-2007/ Today I’d like to share with you my recipe for zinfandel-cherry balsamic glaze. It is one of the staples in my kitchen both at home and work. We call it “liquid gold”. Once made, it will last in the refrigerator for weeks. It is especially good for meats with some ... http://greatpairings.com/blog2/2007/06/01/may-31-2007/ This is the first entry for my Great Pairings journal, and, like most of entries to come, it is about a simple food & wine experience I'd like to share with you.  I stopped in to a new wine bar in San Francisco called "District" on Townsend Street. I tried a ... http://greatpairings.com/blog2/2007/05/29/may-29-2007/