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I served this Cote du Roussillon wine at a dinner party last week and a friend commented that this was the best wine she’d had in recent memory. In the glass, it’s inky black and super pretty. On the nose, this Grenache / Carignan / Syrah blend is bright with lots of spicy, ripe cherries. […]
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I’m always looking for new themes for the dinner parties I host and this weekend, I decided to do a lobster party for some friends. Although a perceived luxury item, lobster can be relatively affordable if purchased in season. I made sure I held this party while lobsters were on sale at my grocery store […]
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This weekend, I hosted a Maine-themed dinner party and for dessert, I couldn’t think of anything more representative of the beautiful northern New England state than blueberries. To keep with the rustic feel of the party, I opted to create a comforting, biscuit-topped cobbler that I paired with Tahitian vanilla ice cream. The result was […]
[Continue reading...]Thanks to Jersey Bites for publishing my review of Morristown, NJ newcomer David Todd’s City Tavern: http://t.co/JTbqa7g Veronique
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I paired this Austrian wine with lobster this past weekend and loved how the clean, mineral flavor cut right through the rich crustacean. The nose on this Riesling is lemony and with floral and nectarine notes. In the mouth, it’s fresh and crisp with a zippy, dry and mineral finish. I loved the 2009 Weingut […]
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Loving a big mouthful of ripe cherries with velvety feel and a smooth finish, I’m naturally a huge fan of Pinot Noir. The 2010 Brancott Marlborough Pinot Noir is not that kind of Pinot. What it is, is a bright, light-bodied Pinot Noir showing pleasantly tart raspberries with a slightly smoky finish. Do I enjoy […]
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Had the pleasure of sampling this Pinot Grigio from Marlborough, New Zealand with Jim Robertson from Brancott Estate. Jim believes that a wine should do two things: wow you and by yummy. I’m not usually a big fan of Pinot Grigio, but this little number wowed me and tasty yummy. This New Zealand wine is […]
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I don’t typically publish other cooks’ recipes on this blog, but find myself enjoying the creative yet simple dishes of Chef Todd Knoll of Jordan Winery in Healdsburg, CA. Thought I’d share his Greek Goddess Dip that can be served as a salad dressing or as a dip with crudités. Ingredients: 3/4 c. plain Greek […]
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This Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand displays what is typical of the region for this varietal – burst of bright fruit with a tangy finish. I first sampled this Brancott Estate wine when it was really cold and some of its aromas and flavors were masked. As it warmed up a bit, the nose […]
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Two-time James Beard award-winning chef and co-owner, Sarah Stegner, turns out inventive, high-quality food in the Chicago North Shore suburbs town of Northbrook, and I’m thrilled to have had the opportunity to dine at her establishment, Prairie Grass Cafe. Chef Stegner supports Green City Market and local sustainable farms. She selects the freshest seasonal ingredients to […]
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