Published inRootedEverything You Know About Culinary Authenticity Is WrongI recently posted something on social media — a throwaway idea, nothing substantial — about “Bolognese,” aka ragù alla Bolognese, which I…Mar 2625Mar 2625
Published inVintagerSubs, Hoagies, and Heroes: The Story Behind America’s Favorite SandwichHistory and food geeks: let’s take a deep dive into the development of the submarine sandwich, which has roots in Italy but was introduced…Mar 16Mar 16
Published inVintagerIs Fettuccine Alfredo Italian or American?Despite its prevalence (and continued bastardization) in the United States, Fettuccine Alfredo “is actually the most ancient pasta dish in…Feb 91Feb 91
Published inVintagerDid Medieval People Really Drink Wine or Beer Instead of Water?While this concept is so prevalent today that most people don’t even think to question it, the notion that medieval humans predominantly…Jan 30, 20241Jan 30, 20241
Published inVintagerOn Châteauneuf-du-Pape bottles, what does the embossed crest tell us about the wine?Apparently, the type of embossed crest on these wine bottle can say more than it initially might seem.Sep 22, 2023Sep 22, 2023
Published inVintagerMysterious Origins of the Italian Wine Formerly Known as TocaiDNA researchers have found connections to a lost French grape, but it is far more complicated than that.Aug 16, 20231Aug 16, 20231
Published inVintagerWhat’s the deal with WHITE Port?About the different types of White Port, which can be surprisingly diverse and complex.Jul 27, 2023Jul 27, 2023
Published inVintagerThe Unfortunate Alcoholization of Barbera (and an AI Adventure)Why is Barbera so alcoholic all of a sudden? I ask ChatGPT.Jun 2, 20231Jun 2, 20231
Published inVintagerWhy Did Pennsylvania Become a Liquor Control State?On the Founding of the PA Liquor Control Board (PLCB)Sep 29, 2021Sep 29, 2021
The Battle Against High Online Shipping Costs: what wineries and shops can doA key barrier to normalizing wine eCommerce — compared to general retail — is shipping cost. This is, of course, a particular challenge in…May 27, 2021May 27, 2021
