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…
Wines To Try: F. Stephen Miller Viognier 2018
Anyone who knows me in the wine world knows I enjoy an excellent Viognier. I understand the varietal isn’t for everyone. Recently, I received this F. Stephen Miller Viognier 2018 in a wine club shipment. My first sip sent my palate into a tailspin, —…
Perfect Pairings: An Early Mountain Low-Country Boil In Minutes
It’s summertime, and you know what that means; It’s time for a low-country boil! In my case, an Early Mountain Low-Country boil. Wait…what? What the heck is a “Low-Country Boil”? Origins of Low-Country Boil I will tell you what is — a mouthwatering one-pot…
Recipe: Summer Meal – Wings, Skins and Watermelon Salad
Summertime, the warmest of the seasons; inviting us to get out of the house, enjoy the sunshine and all of the opportunities that go along with it — the pool, outdoor dining, summer activities, and savoring the seasons most popular foods. Generally, fresh, crisp salads,…
