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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,…
Tips&Tricks: Buying Summer Sippers With A Blind Eye Can Cost You
Summer has arrived, and it’s the perfect time to go on a quest for crisp, fresh beverages to cool down. Since my drink of choice is wine (no surprise there), I tend to lean toward finding those that pair well with 80° and above temps,…
Wines to Try: Particularly Pinot Gris/Grigio Comes to Play
Lately, I have been taking the time to explore wine varietals that I generally rarely drink. Pinot Gris/Grigio is one of those varietals. White Wine; Red Grape — Pinot Gris is typically known by its Italian name Pinot Grigio, originating in Burgundy. Pinot Gris is…
Altipiano Vineyards – The Devastating Damage Gave The Vines Breath
The devastating damage gave the vines breath — Altipiano Vineyards, positioned in the hills of Escondido, California just outside of San Diego, is breathing just fine. The land is breath-taking, and the story of how the vineyard came to be, takes your breath away. A…
Wines to Try: Les Vins de Vienne Condrieu La Chambée 2016 – Bottle Notes
Les Vins de Vienne Condrieu ‘La Chambee’ 2016. Enticing notes of bright, fresh tangerine, sweet honeysuckle, and subtle apricot on the nose. Dry. Ripe and bold texture with lush notes of stone fruit (mainly peach and apricot). Pineapple, vanilla, and allspice provide a beautiful frame…
#NCWine Bloggers Summit – Recap
I had an enjoyable time at the #NCWine Bloggers Summit, held on March 3, 2019. Hanover Park Vineyard in Yadkinville N.C. hosted the event. In addition to the summit, pre-summit activities included winery trips and a wine dinner. The #NCWine Bloggers Summit is an…
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