Food and Wine!
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How to Make a Scrumptious Apple-Cheddar Tart
October 16, 2024
If you’re looking to make something special in the fall for either guests or yourself, then look no farther than this recipe that is incredibly easy to make. And tastes absolutely fabulous, especially when you pair it with a sparkling wine. This is the recipe Judith Lewis and I were talking about in this podcast […]
Savor the Season: How to Make Irresistible Pumpkin Risotto with Wine!
October 16, 2024
I love pumpkin, I love Chardonnay and I love cooking! So when Judith Lewis and I started talking about pumpkin wine and pumpkin risotto with Chardonnay in this episode for fall cooking and spooky stories (listen here), I couldn’t resist making it and sharing the recipe with you here. Like all risottos, you do have […]
How to make delicious Thai curry
October 8, 2024
I love this Thai curry. I found the original recipe here and have adapted it to my own tastes. Try each one and see which you like better! I served this Thai curry with orange wine. The wine actually holds up to the spices in the curry, so it’s a good pairing. You can make […]
How to pair fried food with sparkling wine
September 18, 2024
Sparkling wine covers so many types: Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Asti Spumante, Crémant, and all the sparklers made by wineries around the world. However, sparkling wine is not just for our special or fancy occasions; it can be added to almost any meal to elevate it to the next level of deliciousness. So let’s dive into […]
Vegan Dhal: How to Make and Pair with Wine
September 9, 2024
Making vegan dhal is easy – think plant-based deliciousness! If you follow a whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet, saute the onions, herbs and spices in water or a dash of vegetable broth. Many thanks to Caro Feely of Chateau Feely in Bordeaux for providing this recipe. You can listen to Caro’s podcast interview here where […]
Are You Pining for a Pinot Noir and Great Food?
August 6, 2024
Are You Pining for a Pinot Noir and Great Food? You’re in luck… this coming Sunday, August 18th, 2024 is International Pinot Noir Day. Of course, any day is a good day to sip on some Pinot Noir, but why not use Sunday as an excuse to pair your Pinot Noir with some exciting new […]
The “Just Right” Temperature for Wine: How to Chill
August 1, 2024
Remember the story of Goldilocks and the three bears? Where the perfect item was “just right”? Imagine this as the Goldilocks of wine stories—finding that “just right” temperature for wine that makes that sip of wine dance on your taste buds. First, “room temperature” is not universal. Picture yourself in a cozy French chateau, sipping […]
How to Savour Summer: Peaches, Pork and Croatian Wine
July 30, 2024
Are you ready to savour the flavors of Croatia? This recipe will tantalize your tastebuds with peaches, pork and Croatian wine (or any wine you choose). If you don’t have a bottle of Croatian wine on hand, imagine pairing this dish with a chilled rosé – embodying the essence of a sun-kissed summer. The Recipe […]
Mushrooms and Sauvignon Blanc: make your taste buds dance
February 3, 2024
There are mushrooms and then there are mushrooms. Sure, they’re great in pastas, lasagnas, pizzas, salads, and all kinds of cooked dishes, but I love stuffed mushrooms! They are really easy to make and you can stuff them with anything you please. Cheese, crab, bacon, and vegetables are all great choices – the list goes […]
How to drink uncommonly great wine in Estremoz, Portugal
January 24, 2024
If you’re like me and you’ll travel just about anywhere, you’ll want to know how to drink uncommonly great wine in Estremoz, Portugal. Here’s the thing… when you’re traveling, you never really know what you’ll be doing. You can plan all you want, research until your eyes fall out, and talk to as many people […]
Uncorked secrets: the whimsical world of popcorn and wine pairing
January 15, 2024
Popcorn! Wine! Yes, they can be a match made in… your living room, your TV room, your kitchen, your patio, your apartment… you get the idea. So let’s go discover the whimsical world of popcorn and wine pairing that might have you wondering why you didn’t try them before. And just in case you need […]
A Fascinating Question: Food Or Wine First?
November 1, 2023
Choosing your wine first and then your food? Learn how here (and don’t worry about it).