Quick Sip: Marqués de Riscal Blanco 2018
I generally do not drink Spanish white wine; no particular reason. I guess it doesn’t come to mind when I make wine purchases. Of course, for specific situations—Spanish cuisine particularly—I will seek out a nice bottle if the dish calls for a white. For this “Quick Sip” review, Marqués de Riscal Blanco 2018 is on deck.
Quick Sip: Matt Parish Pinot Noir 2017
This “Quick Sip” is Matt Parish Pinot Noir 2017 out of STA. Santa Rita Hills This wine, truly a nice sip; which obviously is why it is sold out on the website. Notes of raspberry, tobacco, florals on the nose. On the palate, red fruit,…
Tips&Tricks: Tempting Mouthwatering Quick Street Taco For National Taco Day
Did you know that October 4 is National Taco Day? Neither did I! However, we have all heard the phrase “Taco Tuesday.” I like to call it “Street Taco Tuesday” since, I can’t resist a good street taco. Oddly enough, it’s 2019, and the date…
Bottle Notes: Eroica Riesling 2016
Summer refuses to retreat to fall in my corner of the world. So, I decided to straddle the seasons with this legit bottle of Eroica Riesling 2016. Dry riesling wines pair amazingly well with both warm and cooler weather. It’s been a while since I…
#NCWineChat Launches For NC Wine Month
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to participate in #NCWineChat. The chat included fellow wine bloggers/influencers, winemakers, and industry experts. The inaugural Twitter-based chat, held in celebration of North Carolina Wine Month was very insightful. Participants engaged in conversation about the wine region…
Recipe: The Perfect Pasta and Bottom Round Steak
There are tons of different cuts of beef on the market today. One of the most economical cuts and favorite of mine is bottom round. I make the most perfect pasta and bottom round steak dish you will ever taste. What is Bottom Round…
Trips&Sips North Carolina Wineries; Whats The Real Deal?
So, I finally got around to visiting a few more North Carolina wineries. Well, as bad as it may sound, credible wineries (so to speak) in the region. Before you start to contort your face and get a sour taste in your mouth, stick around…
Recipe: Super Fast Tasty Quick Fix Spicy Tuna Patties
One of the most exciting things about cooking is the skill of taking simple food and elevating its flavor with unexpected ingredients. Take tuna, for example. It would not be my favorite food when served as a salad or a sandwich. But these spicy tuna patties…
