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Surf and Turf
Written by: Larry Cohen
To some, this is the ultimate dinner combination, a fine piece of meat with a complementary seafood item. My personal favorite is a grilled (or broiled for those of us without a grill) ribeye steak with a steamed lobster tail and garlic butter on the side. This happens to have been the dinner I made myself recently to celebrate my birthday. (Gary, I’m still younger than you, so don’t make me a reservation in Geezerville yet.)
The dilemma with this kind of meal is the wine selection. Normally, you would choose a red for the steak and a white for the lobster. Don’t think for even a minute that I would, therefore, recommend a rosé or white zinfandel. Those wines are generally too fruity to go well with either item. Read the rest of this entry »
Wine Pairing
Written by: Larry Cohen
For my next foray into wine pairings, I’d like to describe a recent wine dinner I had. The food we were pairing with was a peasant beef stew. The meat, carrots and onions marinated overnight in a mixture of red wine (Mondavi Meritage), olive oil, brandy, sage, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic. The next day, mushrooms, tomatoes, blanched bacon and flour are added. The whole thing cooks slowly in the oven for 4 – 6 hours. This gives you a rich, thick, melt-in-your mouth goodness that is hard to describe. Read the rest of this entry »
Introducing Larry Cohen
Written by: Larry Cohen
Welcome to my blog. My name is Larry Cohen and I’m a partner at Worsham & Sammons, LLC. I’m also president of the North Perimeter Chapter of the GSCPAs and a member of the Board of Directors of the GSCPA. I’m a “tax guy” and have as little to do with A & A as I possible can. I used to work for the other side (IRS) many years ago, but enjoy this side of the table much better; much more room to feel like you’re actually making a contribution rather than being a police officer for the Federal government. Read the rest of this entry »
