Michael Burwen
After an engineering career in the aerospace and computer industries, Mike spent 30+ years as a business intelligence/market analyst for high-tech industry. He is the author of hundreds of reports, magazine articles/columns, whitepapers and newsletters covering topics ranging from LEDs to supercomputers and business intelligence systems. A man of many interests, he has lifelong avocations in food & wine, woodworking, home improvement, consumer electronics and home entertainment systems. He has engineering degrees from RPI and UCLA and studied writing at Stanford University. He has and does travel extensively to Europe and the Far East and follows economic and technology trends in those countries. A long-time denizen of Silicon Valley, he now lives in Sonoma County, close to a hundred tasting rooms and a dozen artisan cheese and bread makers.
Latest Articles
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Chinese Beef with Green Peppers in Black Bean Sauce
This common Chinese dish is easy to make at home. With quality ingredients, it is sure to be successful.
Feb 6, 2012
- Michael Burwen
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Fabulous and Easy Beef Stew
Add flair to beef stew by using techniques from Southern France/Northern Italy. It's easy and creates a much tastier dish than the classical American fare.
Feb 6, 2012
- Michael Burwen
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Caesar Salad: Almost as Good as the Cardini Original
The Caesar salad served in restaurants today bears no resemblance to the original created by Caesar Cardini. This version revives Cardini's creation.
Jan 24, 2012
- Michael Burwen
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KIcked Up Applesauce and Apple Juice
Applesauce and Apple Juice: Inexpensive products easily obtained at any supermarket. So why bother to make your own? Try this recipe and you'll find out!
Jan 24, 2012
- Michael Burwen
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Georgian Sauces and Spices
The adventuresome foodie likes to try things from exotic places. These delicious recipes from Georgia (Stalin's not Newt's) will add spice to your life.
Jan 12, 2012
- Michael Burwen
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Steak Sinatra
One of Frank Sinatra's favorite dishes was a variation on the Italian dish Steak Pizzaiola that became known as "Steak Sinatra".
Jan 8, 2012
- Michael Burwen
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Grilled Leg of Lamb, Greek Style
A super simple recipe for grilled (barbecued) leg of lamb that will remind you of Greece. The next best thing to actually being there!.
Jan 8, 2012
- Michael Burwen
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Andalucian Gazpacho: An Easy Dish for All Seasons and Menus
Easy recipe for authentic Gazpacho from the Andalusia region of Spain. Serve it cold in summer and hot in winter, as a main course or an appetizer.
Jan 7, 2012
- Michael Burwen
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Cooking Salmon in Foil Packets: A Foolproof Method for Seafood
Packet cooking is not only a convenient cooking method, but it is also a great way to prepare salmon for single servings or a group of dinner guests.
Dec 22, 2011
- Michael Burwen
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Big Screen TV: DLP is the Clear Winner
Big screen DLP rear-projection TVs are much cheaper than LCD or plasma and offer comparable picture quality. Mitsubishi is the leading manufacturer.
Dec 22, 2011
- Michael Burwen
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