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By Duane Pemberton Alchemy website: http://alchemybycarlahall.com/ Before she become nationally known as one of the season five finalists on the Bravo show “Top Chef” – Carla Hall was busy with her own catering company. Even though she is now a host of “The Chew’ on ABC and the author of a pending cookbook, she never [...]

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So many foods simply taste sublime with the right amount of smokiness added to them – everything from meats to veggies, I’m a huge fan of “the smoke”. Here’s an easy way to infuse your foods with some smokey goodness. Take a heavy pan (Cast Iron preferred) and line the bottom with aluminum foil Add [...]

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By Duane Pemberton ©2011 www.winefoot.com 1 whole chicken (4-5lb) 1 gallon  of water 4 bay leaves 1/2 cup dried chipotle peppers – ground fine 1/4 cup tablespoons kosher salt 1/4 cup tablespoons black pepper 1/4 cup of dried parsley 6 cloves of garlic – smashed 4 celery stalks (chopped or sliced) 1/2 lb of carrots – sliced or [...]

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Short of bubbly, Grüner Veltliner may very well be my favorite wine with bacon – it has a natural saline-like flavor component that comes from the terrior of Austria:

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Twenty-nine world-famous vintners will be in attendance at the 2012 Naples Wine Festival taking place January 27-29th. “Believe in the Magic” is the theme for this  event and with nine talian producers making their debut, including the infamous Gaja – a producer of Barbaresco and Barolo. Additionally, top vintners like Dana Estates of Rutherford and [...]

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Michael has appeared on numerous Food Network shows, including Iron Chef America and Chopped – he owns the only Greek restaurant to ever earn a Michelin Star. I caught up to him at a recent Buick press event in Michigan where we talked about his partnership with Buick as well as his culinary point of [...]

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No die-hard Fourth of July reveler is found without a drink in one hand and a sparkler in the other. However, if fire hazards aren’t your idea of holiday fun, try this firework- inspired cocktail using VOGA Sparkling Pinot Grigio – The VOGA Sparkler. VOGA Italia Sparkling Pinot Grigio’s light golden color and fine perlage [...]

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Dave Arnold’s Burger Of The Future from Eater NY.

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By Duane Pemberton ©2011 www.winefoot.com Fuji (or jonagold) apples, quartered Bacon Brown Sugar Crushed almonds Fresh Rosemary Cut apples into quarters and remove the core. Take a fresh rosemary sprig, place it into the apple quarter and wrap with bacon and then sprinkle a bit of brown sugar on top. Roast in the oven at [...]

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During my stay with my brother, who resides in the greater Detroit area, he took me to a family-style restaurant about an hour north of his home called Tony’s, in Birch Run Michigan. This place has been featured on a few TV shows, the most notable one called Sandwich Paradise on TLC. It’s renown for [...]

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