Category: Wine & Food
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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…