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Wine Review: Smith-Madrone — Remarkable Wine At Alluring Prices
Smith-Madrone Winery & Vineyards produces only estate wines from the winery’s dry-farmed vineyards. The 200-acre estate ranch encompasses the vineyard, planted over a century ago. Today the vines cover thirty-four acres in various stages of production. The tributary name of the winery honors the Smith brothers and…
Recipe: Penne, Broccoli, and Beans – Light and Tasty
When you need a healthy, simple meal that you can put on the table quickly, this penne, broccoli, and beans recipe is for you. I love meatless meals, and this is one of my favorites. I am also all about light meals in the hot…
Food & Wine Pairing: Heating Up & Chilling Down — Why This Simple Pairing Is A No-Brainer.
Heating Up & Chilling Down — Why this simple pairing is a no-brainer. By now, let’s face it; indeed, everybody in the wine world knows that one of the most famous wine and food pairings is fried chicken and a bottle of bubbly. So let’s…
Castello di Amorosa — The Truth About Their Juice
More and more wineries find creative ways to offer customers unique products and experiences. But Castello di Amorosa is actually giving its visitors the squeeze. Castello di Amorosa — The Truth About Their Juice isn’t about wine at all. But, it is about one Napa…
Entertaining: Tailgate Foods With A Tasty Twist
The Super Bowl is always a favorite sporting event of the year, and man, oh man… the whole house really gets into watching the game. Part of this is because we are huge football fans… and the other part of it is that we love,…
Food & Wine Pairing: Game-Day Morning Fuel — Avocado Toast and Wine Spritzers
Football is my favorite sport, and Superbowl Sunday is one of my favorite days of the year. I am not sure if I look forward to the game more or all the yummy food… I mean, come on, who doesn’t love game-day food, even if…
Recipe: Moroccan Inspired Chicken And Orzo — Rich, Warm And Spicy
When the weather is a bit iffy — snow, no snow? — either way, it’s going to be a chilly evening; this is the perfect dish to warm you up. I whipped up a Moroccan inspired chicken and Orzo dish that is so rich and…
Celebrations & Holidays: Choosing The Right Wines
When you’re planning for celebrations & holidays, choosing the right wines can be an essential part of creating the perfect experience. Enjoying sparkling wines and champagne throughout the year is becoming commonplace; however, they still add a pop of something special to extraordinary occasions. Picking…
Recipe: Braised Oxtails — Tender and Tasty
These Braised Oxtails — tender and tasty will keep you licking your fingers—unbelievably delectable, braised in wine and broth. A lump of unctuous meat, oxtail needs to be cooked low and slow for a fair amount of time until fall-apart tender. When you think of…
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