By Robert Giorgione on May 18, 2013
There is no denying that eating raw oysters is a uniquely invigorating experience. No other food conjures up as strong a taste sensation as a bracing salty oyster: the essence of the sea in edible form. While the oyster connoisseur may claim that cooking an oyster is blasphemy (preferring to eat them raw with nothing [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on May 14, 2013
Allegedly, wine writers just ‘write’ about wine and the art of food and wine matching every once in a while, yet sommeliers actually practise and demonstrate their skills and communicate their passion for food and wine matching, on a daily basis. It is a skill that requires dedication and the precise understanding of your product and your [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on May 11, 2013
Yes, that’s right! You did read that correctly – a Danish artisan chocolatier! Mikkel Friis-Holm is quickly grabbing the attention of chocolate lovers and connoisseurs around the world with his exquisite, pure dark chocolate bars. Helen Heslop (General Manager of Alexeeva & Jones in London’s trendy Notting Hill) gave me one of his 70% cacao “pure dark [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on May 9, 2013
For most people, myself included, there’s possibly no other ingredient considered most quintessentially English, than our wonderful asparagus. More to the point, right now this delicious product is bang in season. Therefore, it should taste at its best. Here’s a quick and simple recipe which I like to cook from time to time. It’s a [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on April 26, 2013
Whether you’re in the mood for traditional fish n chips (or ‘fush n chups’), a Thai style fish curry or a lovely, comforting fish pie, for me, this off-dry Riesling from New Zealand should do the trick. Waipara, located in Canterbury in the South Island is steeped in tradition for making top-class Rieslings. There’s a taste and [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on April 25, 2013
Back in the day, Thursday night was always pasta night in our household. I fondly remember my father used to cook up many delicious meals that normally featured various types of pasta and tasty sauces. One of my favourites was the one with rabbit. Here’s a simple recipe that I like to cook from time to [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on April 12, 2013
My dear readers and followers, by now I’m sure you’re more than aware that I like my food and wine and am rather partial to a bit of chocolate too. I’m also interested in making new discoveries. The other week I was preparing for another one of my roving sommelier chocolate and wine masterclasses (please contact me [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on April 2, 2013
More delicious food and wine matching ideas from the Roving Sommelier Grilled marinated crispy duck and orange salad (recipe from Martin Lam – chef/owner of Ransome’s Dock Restaurant, Battersea, London). Martin Lam has been a prominent figure in the UK restaurant trade for many years. In fact, he is one of the only chefs that [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on March 26, 2013
Smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on toast This is a traditional family recipe which I always cook for breakfast on Christmas Day morning. I also like to make it as a brunch dish, especially when you’re in the mood for a lazy weekend treat. You could change the recipe for poached eggs instead and it [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on March 21, 2013
I love spring. Along with autumn, it’s probably my most favourite season. For me, springtime is about freshness and vibrant energy. In addition, I adore the wonderful seasonal produce. For instance, in spring, we have the opportunity to harvest ingredients, including vegetables such as asparagus, broad beans, peas, cabbage, kale, purple sprouting broccoli and other [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on March 1, 2013
Food and wine matching by Roving Sommelier This is a traditional recipe from Tuscany. For me, it always evokes fond memories of spending time with family and friends in Florence, where this simple dish is eaten as a local delicacy and found in most bars, restaurants and market stalls. Ingredients: 200g chicken livers and hearts [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on February 12, 2013
Cheese can be a very challenging ingredient to match wines – even for a well-seasoned sommelier. Staple classics that have been embedded into our gastronomic heritage such as a mature Stilton and Vintage Port are great marriages of tastes and flavours. But why do these combinations work? Before choosing a wine to match with cheese, [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on February 4, 2013
This article will actually mark the fifth year that I have been writing for the Marylebone Journal. So, it only seems right that in my guise as your resident roving sommelier, it will feature a celebration of tastes and flavours. I genuinely believe that being a sommelier is to be part of a truly great [...]
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By Robert Giorgione on January 31, 2013
Sarah Frankland is a very talented pastry chef. Currently, she is the head pastry chef at the legendary chocolatier William Curley. Together, during November 2012, we won the UK Final of the Wines of Roussillon Dessert Competition as “Team William Curley”. For further details, please click here. Sarah has very kindly given me her recipe and [...]
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