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 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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Last week Palate Press paid homage to all things Bordeaux in a series of posts dedicated to the region. There were several excellent articles, including: some of the many changes to the wines of this region, some of the recent challenges, an overview of this reborn city, and also one featuring some of the new […]
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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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I’m usually not a sucker for catchy titles and fun wine labels, but I’m not going to lie, I was secretly drawn to this wine by the name alone – for obvious reasons. Having twins myself I admittedly have a soft spot for all things twins. This wine isn’t referring to people, instead the two […]
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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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A roundup of some of my favorite things this week in the categories of wine, food, travel, and lifestyle. The Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maize on Sauvie Island It was a perfect fall day yesterday and I’m trying to take in all the good weather I can before the you-know-what wet stuff starts and doesn’t […]
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It happened again. My hubby smoked another brisket for just the four of us, yielding enough leftovers for our entire neighborhood. But this time, instead of sharing, we froze the leftovers to be used another day. Incidentally brisket freezes quite well without losing much of its flavor. Score! Last Sunday we decided to cook up […]
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