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Are restaurant reviews and social media keeping you from your best dining out experiences?
Before the internet, we left it to chance. Sometimes it’s still the best way
Jan 16 • Charlie Brown
When life becomes uncertain, food becomes a constant
Hands up if your new year hasn’t gotten off to the best start.
Jan 14 • Charlie Brown
How Carbonara became one of the most hotly debated dishes in the world
Even the most dedicated of pasta enthusiasts may be surprised to see what is in the official ingredient list
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Why does it make us so uncomfortable that Martha Stewart wasn't nice?
Nov 13, 2024 • Charlie Brown
Learning to Cook Isn’t Just a Life Skill Anymore. It’s a Rebellion Against Our Failing Food Systems
Jun 26, 2024 • Charlie Brown
The kid-at-Christmas-like anticipation of eating seasonally
Feb 19, 2025 • Charlie Brown
There's No Need to Know How to Knead (Bread)
Jan 9, 2024 • Charlie Brown
Lentil power
Nov 2, 2024 • Charlie Brown
A guide to Jerez, the perfect city to drink the Sherry and eat the tapas
Nov 22, 2024 • Charlie Brown
What to expect from The Sauce in 2026
Is it still OK to wish people Happy New Year a week into it?
Jan 7 • Charlie Brown
The best of 2025 at The Sauce
And a reminder to rest this season
Dec 19, 2025 • Charlie Brown
Ancient food traditions on the Portuguese coastal Camino
Take a walk with me from Leça de Palmeira to Vila do Conde
Dec 17, 2025 • Charlie Brown
A step-by-step guide to gifting wine this Christmas
Around 92 million Americans gift wine at Christmas.
Dec 12, 2025 • Charlie Brown
The honest answer to "what wines should I drink during Christmas?"
That's an easy one.
Dec 10, 2025 • Charlie Brown
Quests in Paella Valenciana
Can your at-home paella attempts ever compete with those from Valencia? Perhaps they can...
Dec 5, 2025 • Charlie Brown
Bar Brown is open for business
How to make the most of eating at home
Dec 4, 2025 • Charlie Brown
The Sauce
The Sauce
Deep dives into food and wine culture. By Charlie Brown, writer & ex-wine store and bar owner. 12+ years in the wine & food industry
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