August tastes of smoke and ripe tomatoes Eggplant needs heat to come into its own. Raw, it’s nothing—but when grilled until the skin turns black and the flesh collapses inward, it becomes something deep, smoky, almost meaty. The tomato ragù that accompanies it: San Marzano tomatoes, slowly simmered with garlic, oregano, and a splash of […]
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Australian Wine Meets Southern France: Why the St. John’s Road Motley Bunch GSM Deserves the Perfect Daube Wine from Australia and a Provençal braise—it’s a meeting of two worlds that click instantly. Daube is one of the great braised dishes of French cuisine: lamb shoulder simmered for hours in red wine, olives, tomatoes, and Provençal […]
This Middle Eastern brunch dish will transform your table into a Levantine café Australian wine meets the vibrant flavors of the Middle East—and the result is a combination you won’t soon forget. Shakshuka is more than just a breakfast dish: it’s a ritual. Ripe tomatoes, caramelized onions, bell peppers, cumin, and harissa meld together in […]



