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Rant: Buy Your Mom A Bottle Of White Zinfandel!

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.
Thursday Sips & Nibbles

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.
An Early History of Boston's Italian Restaurants (Part 2)

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.
Rant: Take A Wine Label Pic!

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.
Thursday Sips & Nibbles

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.
Working For A Camel Farm?

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

Should I work for a new Camel farm? Last week, I wrote about my first experience eating ground camel, enjoying a camel burger with Berbere spices. I never expected my article would lead to an intriguing job offer, one I'm seriously considering. I received an email from Frank Abagnale, desirous of hiring my writing services for his newest endeavor. My camel article had triggered his interest and he perused the rest of my blog, impressed with my writing style and passion.
Rant: The Fragility of Life

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

As this blog is primarily about food and drink, it might seem easy to dismiss it as relatively unimportant in the greater scheme of things. There are certainly plenty of more important topics that could be discussed, from terrorism to racism. However, if you look a little bit deeper into the world of food and drink, you'll realize that it actually can play an important role in our lives. It's not as shallow and ephemeral as it might seem from a cursory look.
Thursday Sips & Nibbles

4 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) Prezza, Tonno Wakefield, and Tonno Gloucester are hosting a series of dinners inspired by Italy’s 3 great wines: Barolo, Barbaresco, and Brunello.
"Hump" Day: Eating Camel Burgers

1 month ago | passionatefoodie.blogspot.com | Richard Auffrey

Today, Wednesday, is Hump Day, but over the past weekend, Saturday was my "Hump" Day, because I enjoyed camel burgers for dinner. Recently, after visiting Harvard Square, I stopped by Savenor's Butchery, at 92 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, an excellent butcher shop which first opened back in 1939. They carry an intriguing selection of exotic meats, and over the years I've sampled meats from yak to elk, lion to llama.
An Early History of Boston's Italian Restaurants (Part 1)

1 month ago | passionatefoodie.blogspot.com | Richard Auffrey

–Sophia Loren What was the first Italian restaurant in Boston? A number of sources claim that it was Vercelli's, an Italian and French restaurant, which allegedly opened on Boylston Street in 1868. However, is that actually true? Is there evidence to prove Vercelli's was the first Italian restaurant? The sources making the claims about Vercelli's didn't offer any evidence or references to prove the veracity of the claim.