Since 1993, I've been an enthusiastic contributor and participant on the Internet Foodwine List. I've met many people around this virtual dinner table, and I cherish the good friends, food suggestions, and wine comments that the list members share. When list members get together in real time and space, it's called a "Foodstock". Meeting in person adds another dimension! One of the earliest and largest Foodstocks to date took place in Austin, Texas on November 18, 1995 at the Fonda San Miguel restaurant when over 40 list members attended.

Here's a description of the list from our esteemed listowner, Elliot. Feel free to pull up a chair at our virtual table, and know that you will have fellow Foodwine members who will join you in cyberspace or in whatever city you find yourself - any excuse for a Foodstock.

"FOODWINE is for serious, but not pedantic, discussion of food, beverages, and related concerns. Consider the list as a discussion around a *very* large table among people who like to discuss food: the talk may become passionate and even off-topic sometimes, but always returns to the topic. People drop in and drop out. And with a group like this, down-home and common food of all areas is as much a part of the conversation as gourmet food."

If you are interested in joining FoodWine, just send an email to LISTSERV@LISTSERV.CMICH.EDU and write in the body of the message (without the quotation marks and insert your real name) "SUBSCRIBE FOODWINE Your Name"

Our collection of Foodstock pictures has grown large enough to deserve its own page - click here to open the FOODSTOCK PHOTO ALBUM

HOORAY! The new Foodwine Cookbook is here (view a PDF file of the cover)!! It was designed, edited, and refined by a committee of listmembers who worked via e-mail in many locations. I had the pleasure of doing the cover and graphic design for the book. What a treasure - it is a collection and celebration of ten years of recipes and conversation on our unique and diverse list. Please check it out - you will want to order one!

Another favorite cookbook, and not just because I did the graphic design for it as well, is the San Antonio Herb Society Cookbook II.


RECIPES & WINE

Many of these recipes come from friends on the Foodwine list. Some are family favorites, some are from other places, but all of them are special for one reason or another. Like a lot of things in my life, I wish they were better organized.

 

Appetizers and Starters

Friends' Favorites

Main Dishes

Breakfast and Brunch

Sauces and Sides

Sopas

San Antonio Restaurant Recipes

Gourmet Shopping in SA

Mike's Habanero Jelly

The Menger Hotel is a popular Sunday brunch destination - when we have out-of-town weekend visitors, we often enjoy brunch at that historic hotel followed by a visit to the Alamo, just around the corner. Click on the image of the Menger Hotel to see family photos at the Alamo after one such Sunday visit.


One of the pleasures of hosting visitors from the Foodwine list is taking a trip to our good Hill Country Texas wineries - Dry Comal Creek, owned by friends Bonnie and Franklin Houser, is an example - they are gracious and hospitable, and their wines are outstanding. Here is another link with more information about Texas wines. Cheers, Y'all!

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