More Than Just Olive Oil

Colive from Cyprus is an innovative olive oil made with olives from either side of the green line dividing the Turkish-occupied north and the independent south. Hasan Siber, an olive oil expert whose family is native to the Greek-speaking southern part of the island, wanted to show the world the quality of Cypriot olive oil…

Alsatian Delights From Gabriel Kreuther

There are two Gabriel Kreuthers on display in his lavish new gift-worthy book, “Gabriel Kreuther, The Spirit of Alsace: A Cookbook,” written with Michael Ruhlman. First up is the son of the province in eastern France: His love letter to his region covers the traditions of farm and table, with the expected tarte flambée, choucroute…

Refreshingly Bitter, This Spritz Is Ready to Move

The sommelier Jordan Salcito was an early player on the canned cocktail scene when she introduced her first Ramona, a sparkling grapefruit wine spritz, back in 2016. The company’s portfolio of easy-drinking spritzes has grown since then and this month it has introduced Amarino Spritz, a lighthearted interpretation of the Italian aperitivo. Ms. Salcito said…

They’ll Be So Blue Thinking About You

It’s about the time for the influx of gift boxes. Among the thousands of them on offer, there are two that are particularly well focused from Rogue Creamery in Central Point, Ore., a dairy that specializes in the blue cheeses (and Cheddars). The cultures for the blue are based on a recipe from Roquefort, France.…