Endorsements for Tom Stockley
“Tom Stockley was not only Seattle’s first wine writer/critic, but part of the early wine writing fellowship whose columns were featured weekly in many of America’s daily newspapers. He helped enlighten wine lovers long before there were wine scores, puffs, and numbers; for him, wine was all about pleasure and how it completed a meal. This intimate collection of recipes and his thoughts on food and wine remind all of us why we so love celebrating at the table.”
– Bob Betz, founder of Betz Family Winery “Tom Stockley was a brilliant wine writer, a solid journalist, and an all-around great guy. But more than that, he was an enthusiast, an epicurean, the kind of guy who made everyone feel like the work we were doing was fun; and it was! He was a positive force in the life of anyone who came in contact with him, the sort of person you feel glad to know when he’s around, the kind of person you miss when he’s gone. I’m happy that this collection of his notes and recipes is here to cheer us on, to remind us to appreciate the simple pleasures, to pay attention to the details, to enjoy these few precious moments we have to eat, drink, and be merry! Here’s to Tom!” – Greg Atkinson, chef and proprietor of Restaurant Marche on Bainbridge Island, former executive head chef at Canlis, and author of the cookbook At the Kitchen Table: The Craft of Cooking at Home “Tom was a trailblazer in the early days of Washington wine and an important part of The Seattle Times’ history. In 1990, Tom became the first Northwest writer to be named Wine Writer of the Year by ‘Wines and Vines.’ But the accolades and national prominence he achieved weren’t what was really important to him. What mattered to Tom were the people and the community and the stories to be told. The readers he wrote for and the close friendships he made with wine growers, makers, and shop owners throughout our state. And above all, his wife Peggy and his daughters, Dina and Paige, mattered the most. Cheers to one of our very best storytellers.” – Frank Blethen, publisher of The Seattle Times “How wonderful to have this collection of memorabilia documenting a life well lived!” – Providence Cicero, food writer & former Seattle Times restaurant critic “A strong supporter of Washington wines, Stockley kept his focus on making wine enjoyable for the average consumer, writing about what was affordable and accessible.” – Dana Nigro, Wine Spectator |