The history of the Moscow Mule You might assume the Moscow Mule is a cocktail with a Russian history. Well, it is and it isn’t. The drink is actually American. But it was created in 1941 by a Russian woman named Sophie Berezinski in collaboration with the bartenders at Los Angeles Cock ‘n’ Bull pub. […]
An Irish menu for romance with recipes by Diane Brown The Scene: I was faced with an interesting challenge recently. A publicist asked me to participate in a food show and feature a “seductive St. Patrick’s Day” menu. Now, I teach couples cooking classes, I own a company that throws intimate soirees for duos and […]
Although this weeknight stew recipe is anything but traditional–bison and celery in Bourguignon (gasp! )–I love it. It’s my winter, healthy version of comfort food. And any wine lover will appreciate it. (As will anyone who loves a one-pot meal.) the aphrodisiac of wild game My version of Boeuf Bourguignon replaces the boeuf with the […]
Woman on Wine with Amy Reiley I feel immense pressure to write about wine and romance every February. The two do go hand-in-hand. But that doesn’t mean I have to take the time every February to talk with you about the wines that will make your heart flutter or draw suitors to your boudoir. In fact, […]
Life is like a box of dark chocolate truffles We conducted an aphrodisiac foods survey a few years back and discovered that the one food most considered to be a romantic gift was a box of chocolates. I love the gesture but you know what would make that box of chocolate even more sweet? If you […]
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