Category: Wine and Food
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Delicious, easy at-home wine pairing dinner featuring Rodney Strong wines
Recently I hosted a wine pairing dinner featuring 6 delicious Rodney Strong wines to celebrate 25 years of Klein family ownership of Rodney Strong Vineyards. During the party, several of my guests asked for my catering and grocery list so they could re-create the pairings at home. All the food I served came from the new Whole…
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Pre-order Good Cheap Eats— and get a FREE wine pairing ebooklet by yours, truly
So often people think that wine is for snobs or only for special occasions and fine meals. As you might guess, I disagree. To me, that is almost like saying food is only for special occasions. Wine is an agricultural product that can truly enhance the flavor of just about any meal, and paired well, any…
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Chicken Breast with Spaghetti Squash Carbonara & Chardonnay
This recipe might sound like it takes a lot of extra work, but it’s actually much easier to make than it sounds. And the brining makes a fabulous difference, so be sure to plan ahead. Pan-Roasted Chicken Breast with Spaghetti Squash Carbonara Recipe reprinted and (modified a touch) from down home: downtown which features recipes…
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Beef Roast with Balsamic Cherry Sauce
It might still be early in the week, but it’s never to early to start thinking about date night… and wine always makes a date night even better in my book! This one is easy to prepare and always a winner at our house. Plus, even after serving my husband, my three young children and…
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Free Dinner and Wine eBook
Are you ready for a fantastic Valentine’s dinner? What about a date night at home anytime? As a special Valentine’s treat, I’m offering a free download of my eBook, Dinner and Wine for $20 or Less, on Amazon today and tomorrow (February 13 & 14). The recipes are created by $5 Dinner mom, Erin Chase,…
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Bubbles & Popcorn– A perfect food and wine pairing
I had heard that a perfect pairing for bubbles, or sparkling wine, is popcorn so I had to give it a try. Since we were already enjoying Chandon Brut Classic, I popped up some simple Jolly Time microwave popcorn and tasted the two together. I had to agree… perfect pairing! (But really, what isn’t fantastic…
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Chicken Enchiladas and Bodegas Paso Robles Galicia Albariño
Sunday night I was looking for an easy dinner. I tried the Creamy Chicken Enchiladas from Jessica Fisher’s soon-to-be-released Not Your Mother’s Make-Ahead and Freeze Cookbook with Bodegas Paso Robles Galicia Albariño and was not disappointed. Instead I was delighted. Not only was every enchilada enjoyed (even by all three of my children) but my…
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Chateau La Nerthe and L’Olivier
Living in Houston definitely has its perks… awesome people, incredible arts (all kinds) and world-class restaurants, to name a few things I love about my city. Back in June, I was treated by Pasternak Wine Imports, who imports some very delicious wines, to a meal with several other bloggers at one of those amazing restaurants, …
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Rabbit Ridge Allure de Robles and Butterfinger
After my rather conventional wine and cheese pairing review from Wednesday, I’ve got something new for you. Have you ever paired Rabbit Ridge Allure de Robles with a Butterfinger candy bar? My husband tried this one a few nights ago and we were both amazed at how great the two tasted together. We even roped…
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Wine and Cheese Pairing at Old Hickory Steakhouse
I know wine and cheese go together, and I’ve never had a problem consuming either (together or separately) but I’ve never been a foodie or altogether too ‘fancy,’ so sometimes the ‘fancier’ cheeses offer a bit of intimidation for me. I was in Nashville earlier this year, staying at the Gaylord Opryland for a blogging…
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Pinot Noir & Goat Cheese
Last weekend I wrapped up Spring Break with my family at Barton Creek Resort in Austin, Texas. At dinner in the 8212 Wine Bar and Grille, the cheese plate caught my eye, mostly for the Montrachet goat cheese, strawberry jam, balsamic, and warm brie. I asked my waiter for a white wine suggestion by the…
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Salmon Over Spinach and Peppered Pork Tenderloin
This week I am planning to try these dinners with my family, along with the accompanying wines: Pecan roasted salmon over wilted spinach Honey mustard green beans Couscous Fruit salad Wine Pairing: Kenwood Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (Purchased at Spec’s Liquors for $9.46) I have made roasted salmon with a spicy rub many, many times. This…