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Dante Filippelli
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Frozen Crab Legs vs. Live Snow Crab: Is There a Difference?

It’s funny how you eat something for years and you think you know what it tastes like.  Sure, I’ve had snow crab many times in restaurants, from the grocery store, and from my fishmonger as well.  Flavors varied based on freshness, and whether it was in season or not.   I typically favored other crabs... Read More
Sledgehammer wine cabernet zinfandel

Sledgehammer Wine – No Sipping or Swirling for 'Manly' Quaffing

The tag line on Sledgehammer Wine’s website reads: “No Sipping” and “No Swirling”. To a wine snob (like me), the concept of a ‘quaffing wine’ may at first appear to be a mortal sin. Wine is to be appreciated, revered, and admired-to ask us not to ‘sip or swirl’ is like turning filet mignon into... Read More

Koppert Cress Microgreens Add Pizazz to Easy Recipes

One of my favorite things about cooking is experimenting with new ingredients. Sometimes the results are fantastic, and other times I’m left scratching my head and doing research. Here are two success stories using micro-vegetables (aka microgreens) from Koppert Cress. On Mother’s Day, my mom made a simple but delicious tomato salad that, after tasting... Read More

It’s Rabbit Season – Goldwater 2010 Pinot Noir Pairing

One of my favorite stand out dishes served by my mom is her pan fried rabbit.  My grandmother in Italy used to make it, my mom continued the tradition here in the USA, and now I can add myself to the list. This dish will become a staple in my diet.  Rabbit is eco-friendly and... Read More