Holiday parties are in full swing, and if you should find yourself in a rut trying to figure out which wines to drink you’re not alone. It can be an intimidating topic for many. My advice is don’t think too deeply about it. Pairing wine with holiday foods is no different than any style of […]
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I have three words for you – Cranberry. Wine. Meatballs. All of these things are combined to make these sweet, savory, and purely delicious meatballs. They are also one of my favorite holiday appetizers incorporating a seasonal staple, canned cranberry sauce, and they are the perfect snack to take to holiday parties. Sweet, savory, and […]
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I thought I knew what the ultimate use for leftover Thanksgiving turkey was. I was wrong. It’s this dip. On Sunday we were still chugging away at leftover smoked turkey from Thanksgiving Day (yes we smoked our turkey… two of them actually), when hubby declared he was “done” with leftovers and wanted to go out […]
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My favorite use for leftover Thanksgiving turkey I’ve kidnapped my mom this holiday season. She will be with me for both Thanksgiving and Christmas this year (how lucky am I?!). That means my poor family remaining in Arizona will be without my mom’s amazing holiday staple this year – her Green Chili Turkey. This is […]
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I haven’t written a “what to pair with Thanksgiving dinner” post since my first one back in 2009. Every year since I have written Thanksgiving related posts, but none discussing what wine to pair with the meal. This is because I am a traditionalist when it comes to this meal, and my advice remains the […]
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Two of my recent articles were published this week – both on Bordeaux. The first, over on VineSleuth Uncorked is all about a recipe inspired by one of the best meals I had on my trip to the region last September – 7 Hour Braised Lamb and Bordeaux. This was the version I had at […]
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A weekly roundup of some of my favorite things in the categories of wine, food, travel, and lifestyle. I’ve been slacking on my “Friday” Favorites and figured since it’s already the weekend that I’d instead highlight some of my favorite things from the last couple weeks. This past week has been a blur. Hubby was […]
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What food do you think has more variations, a burger or a pizza? This is a question I spent way too much time thinking about the other night, thus prompting this post. My first instinct was the pizza. The combinations of toppings, sauces, and cheeses are nearly endless. But then again, the same goes for […]
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A few years ago a good friend gave my hubby and I a gift pack that included several locally made olive oils and vinegars for Christmas. When we opened it she mentioned she gave several other friends and family members the same pack and joked that we would probably be the only ones to actually […]
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… what grows together goes together. My husband is from Rochester, NY, and I’m pretty sure that means it is required by upstate NY law a baby’s first food must be Buffalo Chicken Wings. Well, at least by the time they get teeth. Or at a minimum parents are required to douse their child’s rice […]
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