November 2013

My Mama’s Green Chili Turkey

by on November 26, 2013

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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Thanksgiving Wine Guide (Updated)

by on November 25, 2013

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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Recent Articles – and an incredible place to stay in Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux

by on November 20, 2013

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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Montes Twins Red Wine 2012

by on November 12, 2013

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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This Week’s Favorites — pumpkin ravioli and stress relieving bubbles

by on November 10, 2013

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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Burger Wines — what does that even mean?

by on November 6, 2013

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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