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Wine Insiders — The Real Deal Review Is Super Helpful
I was recently provided with an opportunity to sample several wines from the direct-to-consumer online wine shop Wine Insiders. My goal in this write-up is to offer readers my real deal review about their wines and online wine shop. In these unusual times, more and more…
Quick&Easy: Summer Salad — Fresh & Satisfying
Summer is here, and boy is it hot outside! I just love the season, but I have to admit, I don’t always enjoy cooking when the temperatures outside are blisteringly warm. But I have a quick and easy delicious solution for dinner or lunch. Two…
Wine Review: Maritana Vineyards — Not Just Any California Wine
I love exploring—new places, products, and different cuisines. When it comes to discovering something new, I am usually game. These two bottles of Maritana Vineyards wines are my latest significant discoveries. Ok, maybe I didn’t really find them, find them. Perhaps I saw a wine…
Quick Sip: Tamellini Soave 2017
This ‘Quick Sip’; Tamellini Soave 2017, produced in Veneto, Italy, in the sub-region of Soave, and made of 100% Garganega grapes. Brothers Gaetano and Pio Francesco, cofounders of Az. Agr. Tamellini has a long history in vineyard cultivation, but it wasn’t until 1998 when they…
Perfect Pairing: Sula Brut And Lamb Curry
I am so excited to share this Sula Brut and Lamb Curry pairing with you. I have a local wine shop just down the street from me that I like to visit from time to time. Courtney is one of the saleswomen in the shop…
Recipe: Wine-Braised Beef Short Ribs
I made wine-braised beef short ribs a few nights back, and “Wow,” oh my goodness, they were mouthwatering—and I’m not exaggerating at all. Talk about tender and super flavorful, and if you cook them right, the meat just melts in your mouth. Bone-in short ribs…
Recipe: Extreme Grilled Paella
Its official name is “Extreme Grilled Paella,” which is in my top ten list of dishes to cook. The name is my own brainchild, and my version is an adaptation to the traditional version created in Spain. Let me tell you, people, this dish is…
Supporting Local Wineries
It is no secret, many local wineries are small businesses. Wineries rely heavily on events, wine clubs, and retail and tasting room sales to keep their doors open. Throughout the wine world, the emphasis has been placed on supporting local wineries. But the call to…
Trends: Will The Rosé Rush Be Crushed?
As the temperatures begin to rise, once again, there will be a return of gobs of rosé. The pink juice has continued to grow and become more popular over recent years. Warmer weather generally means a significant increase in sales for the pink drink. U.S….
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