wine pairings
Seven Wine Pairing Tips for Grilled Summer Foods
Warm spring weather means it's time to roll out the grill, dust off the cover and scrape out the leftover food from last season (unless of course you live in California and grilling season never ended). We've got ideas on how to bring out the best flavors in your meals. Check out ...read more
Everyday Treats Girl Scout Cookies and Wine
It's that time of year again - Girl Scout cookie season! That sweet month when Thin Mints fill the freezer, Samoas sneak into lunch boxes, and Do-Si-Dos seems to mosey out after dinner each night. There is only one thing that could make Girl Scout cookie season better. WINE. We ...read more
Pizza + Wine Pairings
Planning a big night in? Why not make your evening more meaningful with a perfect wine to go with your pizza. Just because you don't want to cook, doesn't mean you don't want to take a night off from flavor. That's why I'm sharing these pizza and wine pairings. Related: How to ...read more
Pour and Pair Your Wine This Season
The holiday entertaining season is officially in full swing. Parties, fundraisers, and shindigs abound! I'm hosting an intimate holiday dinner at my home this weekend, and trying not to sweat the details. Good food, great wine, and fabulous company: that's the recipe for a ...read more
Pair Your Wine With This Simple and Delicious Risotto Recipe
Have you ever had the pleasure of visiting a winery? I recently took a trip to California where I went on a private tour of the very lovely Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez. Besides having the opportunity to learn all about the beautiful vineyards and the various types of wines ...read more
Girl Scout Cookies & Wine
It's officially one of my favorite seasons - Girl Scout cookie season. Yaaaas! From Thin Mints to Samoas, Thanks-a-lots to Toffee-tastic, this is one delicious fundraiser that you won't have to ask me twice to participate in. Plus, there is a new flavor in town. This year, the ...read more
Saturday Sips: Girl Scout Cookie Cocktails
My fellow Saturday Sipper over at Momtrends has jumped on the Girl Scout cookie bandwagon ('tis the season, after all) and publishing an absolutely awesome wine and cookie pairing guide. (I mean, it really is all in the name of editorial research and public service!) Since I, ...read more
Holiday Ready Chocolate and Wine Pairings with Brookside
If there are two things in life that instantly put a smile on my face, beyond my family of course, it's chocolate and wine...My husband and I have had many a pleasant evening at home sharing a bottle and while he might not partake in as much chocolate as I do, it's definitely one ...read more
Saturday Sips: A Saké Celebration
Did you know October 1st is World Saké Day?.... Yep, neither did I, but, I’ll happily cash in an excuse to eat sushi and sip saké. And I’m celebrating a few days early with the help of the pros at Benihana. (Because, I mean, Buddha sippy-cups, hibachi grills, and generous saké ...read more