Author Archives: Robert Church

The way it was…nostalgic for a bygone era.

“Without garlic I simply would not care to live.” ~ Louis Diat Whether it’s raw, cooked, roasted, pickled, or fermented, garlic’s number one! Celebrate the stinking rose not just today, but every day. 

At Dazzle Supper Club in Denver. They call them rice balls, I call them arancini, but who cares? The’re delicious. Breaded rice surrounds broccoli and melted cheddar, expertly fried and not greasy at all. Accompanied by a nice marinara for dipping and crowned with grated Parmesan, they’re a perfect foil for a Happy Hour glassContinue reading “Eat Here”

Lentils and anise may not sound like a very compatible pairing, but don’t discount it before you try it. A Castilian specialty, the earthy lentils are brightened with tomato and bay making way for a hint of anise at the finish. The secret is to not add too much anisette, just a couple tablespoons. KeepContinue reading “Unlikely Partners”

There was a bit of a snowstorm here in Denver a few weeks ago. After a little discussion and remembering that discretion is truly the better part of valor, we decided to weather the storm at a local hotel instead of risking life and limb in a probably futile effort to make it home. ThisContinue reading “Wine Wednesday”