Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
This comforting soup is perfect on a cold day and it is super simple to make. Ingredients: 3 one-pound bundles of fresh asparagus, chopped into 1 inch pieces 3 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1/2 medium Spanish onion, chopped into 1/2 inch dice 1/2 tsp. each dried thyme, ground nutmeg, salt and pepper […]
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Yes, I’m continuing my homage to Merry Edwards, but this time, it is not Pinot Noir I’m clamoring about, it is Merry’s delicious 2010 Russian River Sauvignon Blanc. On the nose, this wine is floral with a ton of tropical fruit notes. On the palate, there is pink grapefruit, Meyer lemons, a drizzle of honey […]
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Thanksgiving is an American tradition of family, friends, food and football. When it comes to which wine is best paired with the star of the meal, the turkey, there are many opinions. Here are five of my favorite American pinot noirs that pair beautifully with your bird, and its accompaniments. 2007 Hirsch Vineyards San Andreas […]
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I simply love this wine. It’s not easy to come by in New Jersey, where I live, but when I’ve been able to secure a few bottles, I’ve enjoyed it tremendously. The 2006 Tantara Bien Nacido Adobe Pinot Noir is dark ruby in the glass and pretty full-bodied for a California pinot noir. On the […]
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I have had the opportunity to visit Merry Edwards’ beautiful vineyard and tasting room and can say she makes some of my favorite pinot noirs. At a recent dinner party, I served the 2007 Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir to the pleasure of my guests. This wine is dark ruby in the glass. […]
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The Ingle Vineyard Pinot Noir is pale in the glass but medium-bodied and bright with juicy berries and cherries on the palate. There’s a silky mouthfeel to this wine and there are notes of fir, pumpkin pie spice and cracked pepper. Classic Burgundy in style and delicious at this price point. Style: Red Wine Grape […]
[Continue reading...]Although I’ve lived in the USA for over 20 years, I’ve only been an American citizen for about 15 years. The process for a Canadian to become an American is long and costly and I wasn’t eligible for about the first 5 years. I remember the day I took my oath and got my American […]
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I’m sort of picky about cookies. Some cookies I like crispy and crunchy and some I enjoy soft and chewy. This past weekend, I decided to combine two of my recipes to create a crispy AND chewy cookie. My tasting panel (ten warehouse workers at my office) really liked the results. Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose […]
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Paired this delicious wine with sea bass a few weekends ago and it was a great combination. The 2007 Montagny 1er Cru Les Coeres is a classic example of white Burgundy. It’s rich yet offers a nice level of acidity and minerality. It’s floral with intense fruit on the palate but features a long crisp […]
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I recently attended a berry virtual tasting hosted by Driscoll’s and WineTwits and created the following recipe to share with the group. The results are just as tasty when blackberries are used. Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream 2 cup half and half 6 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 4 […]
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