Explore food and drink through barbecue traditions, cooking techniques, restaurant etiquette, wine and dining experiences. Visit our Food & Drink guide to find selected Well Sewn articles.
By Steve Price Smoking meat: the quick answer Choose a wood suited to your meat, monitor both smoker heat and internal food temperature, season in advance, add smoke gradually, and rest or hold the cooked meat safely. Cooking time and doneness depend on the cut; a smoker’s air temperature does not establish that the meat
By Steve Price Sometimes, when the stress of life hits and the hunger pangs kick in, we just need that special hit of that special something from the kitchen to make life a little better. When the chips are down, comfort foods make us feel better, reduce stress and generally improve our mood. Of course,
Few culinary experiences evoke the same sense of camaraderie and satisfaction as gathering around a sizzling barbecue grill on a warm summer day. Whether you’re a seasoned pitmaster or a novice enthusiast, mastering the art of barbecuing is a rewarding journey that combines technique, creativity, and a dash of passion. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll
Quick answer: Restaurant etiquette is about consideration for your companions, restaurant staff, and other guests. Check the venue’s expectations before you arrive, communicate requests politely, and address problems clearly. The details vary by restaurant and local custom. By Steve Price Good restaurant etiquette does not require memorizing a long list of rigid rules. It begins
Quick answer: Carolina barbecue is not one uniform style. Eastern North Carolina is associated with whole-hog pork and vinegar-pepper sauce; Lexington style centers on pork shoulder with a vinegar-and-tomato “dip”; and mustard sauce is one prominent South Carolina tradition. Meat, sauce, and side dishes provide useful starting points, but individual pitmasters add their own methods.
By Bryan Ergle Wine. The very name conjures up specific images for people; the word is equated with wealth and luxury, status and sophistication. It has been held up throughout history as one of those ephemeral concepts going all the way back to the Greek gods, and even before. To this day, no drink speaks
By Bryan Ergle A typical evening for many Americans, and people around the world to be sure… you decide to get dinner at a restaurant. You go and sit down at a fine dining establishment, are handed a menu to look over, and relax while you choose your fare for the meal. Maybe you don’t
By Steve Price In 1976, British wine merchant and aficionado Steven Spurrier set out to bring attention to his wine school, L’Académie du Vin in Paris, by staging a blind tasting, pitting the best French chardonnays and red wines against the offerings of California – at the time, considered the hinterlands of wine producing regions.
Is the summer heat wearing you down? Are you in the mood for a refreshing cocktail to cool off, but need the perfect food pairing to go with it? Have no fear, because Well-Sewn’s cocktail expert Eric Gomez has you covered with a sumptuous Passion Fruit Cocktail that will be the hit of your next
