May 9, 2012
pairing chex mix and wine

While recently happily snacking on Chex Mix and (naturally) uploading a photo to Facebook, I was...

May 7, 2012
meatless monday wine pairing

A spinach and ricotta quiche is a dish rich with eggs and cheese, so I think this Meatless Monday...

December 9, 2011
the food lover's guide to wine

Any book that uses xylophones and crayon boxes to illustrate and explain the principles of wine is...

August 13, 2011

Empañadas are a classic Spanish Tapas dish. They are similar to the Italian calzones or the Arabic...

August 8, 2011

The cold, crisp texture of the kale greens, the natural sweetness of oranges & the nutty crunch...

August 5, 2011

Fast and easy to assemble, peppercorn rub makes any meat sensational. The peppercorn crust can also...

July 24, 2011

Many risottos pair well with crisp white wines, like Yalumba Viognier 2010. The mineral quality of...

November 20, 2010

Pairs nicely with a dry Riesling such as 2008 Nodland Cellars Bebop. Bebop is an up-tempo white...

November 20, 2010

December 10, 2009

*Allow cheeses to come to room temperature before serving, approximately 25 minutes. This recipe...