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Richard Auffrey

Boston

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Food/Wine/Sake/Spirits writer in Boston area. Sake Educator/Consultant For Hire. Author of Tipsy Sensei supernatural thriller series

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  • 1 week ago | passionatefoodie.blogspot.com | Richard Auffrey

    In one month, on Sunday, May 11, it'll be Mother's Day, a time to honor our mothers, to show the love we possess for them. I love my mother, and she is worthy of much honor for her love, devotion, and sacrifice in raising me. However, she'll say that she doesn't need any specific day to be honored, that she feels my love every day. Many mothers probably feel that very same way about their children, yet we children still enjoy celebrating this holiday.

  • 2 weeks ago | passionatefoodie.blogspot.com | Richard Auffrey

    I'm back again with a new edition of Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I highlight some interesting, upcoming food and drink events. I hope everyone dines out safely, tips well and are nice to their servers. ******************************************************1) On Wednesday, May 14, Chef Kegan Stritchko will welcome sake expert, Yishi Li, to XOXO Sushi Bar in Chestnut Hill for an evening of perfect pairings.

  • 2 weeks ago | passionatefoodie.blogspot.com | Richard Auffrey

    "I love spaghetti. And I like to cook spaghetti. And I used to eat it every day."--Christopher WalkenLittle Italy," and the Italian population would only continue to grow. At this time, there were also about 5,000 Jewish people living in the North End.

  • 2 weeks ago | passionatefoodie.blogspot.com | Richard Auffrey

    With many thousands of wines out there, trying to determine a specific wine with very limited information is difficult, if not impossible. However, there's something simple that consumers can do to make these type of situations much easier for all involved. I give this advice to many customers, and if they follow the advice, it becomes so much easier to identify the wine. This advice is a solution that any wine consumer can and should know and use.

  • 3 weeks ago | passionatefoodie.blogspot.com | Richard Auffrey

    I'm back again with a new edition of Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I highlight some interesting, upcoming food and drink events. I hope everyone dines out safely, tips well and are nice to their servers. ******************************************************1) On Tuesday, April 22, Chef Kegan Stritchko will welcome Matt Kramer, Executive Chef of Michelin-recognized Rosella KPT (Kennebunk, ME), to XOXO Sushi Bar in Chestnut Hill for an unforgettable evening of combined star chef power.

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The Passionate Foodie
The Passionate Foodie @RichardPF
22 Apr 25

What are your thoughts on Boxed Wines? Consider the organic, boxed wines of Alileo Wines. They're produced using traditional methods with grapes from Sicily. Most importantly, they are tasty and excellent values, the equivalent of about $10 a bottle. #wine https://t.co/bRyK2zZdKv

The Passionate Foodie
The Passionate Foodie @RichardPF
21 Apr 25

I provide an update on Victoria Hill Wine, Spirits & Gourmet in Melrose, which has now been in operation for 8 months. New wine shelves, over 100 "Natural" wines, continued Wine Tastings, and more. #wine https://t.co/MVJqptGL9T

The Passionate Foodie
The Passionate Foodie @RichardPF
18 Apr 25

Wow! The Coconut Cream Pie from Nancy's Marshview Cafe in Salisbury was amazing! Lots of coconut in the filling, a light, creamy whipped cream topping, and a flaky pie crust. Can’t wait to try some of their other pies too. https://t.co/qH0U2ztbFV