Posts Written OnSeptember 2006

Steelers Football — It’s Not a Game. It’s a Religion

Tonight at 8:30 p.m. my hometown Pittsburgh Steelers begin the defense of their Super Bowl championship. As you know, I’m a huge fan (perhaps the understatement of the century) and I’ve been eagerly anticipating the return of NFL football. Charlie Batch leads the black and gold against the Miami Goldfish and I’m, of course, predicting a win. I think Nena is going to make pizza tonight, but if you’re looking for a more Steelers-centric menu, check out my Ultimate Steelers Tailgage Menu from last year. I’m still undecided on whether or not I’ll uncork my Super Bowl winnings…but I just…

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Gilded Fork: Early Autumn Dinner

Well, the LENNDEVOURS empire continues to expand. With this month’s Mise en Place feature on the Gilded Fork, I’ve officially become the site’s wine pairing guru. They actually list me on the masthead as an "expert" but that is a bit overstated probably. Wine pairing is much easier than most people think. If you have good food and good wine, chances are you’re going to be okay. Of course, there are exceptions…but wine pairing goes far beyond red with meat and white with fish. So, stay tuned as I pair wines with each of chef Mark Tafoya’s courses every month.…

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