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While I hate using a Riesling I enjoy drinking in this recipe, the flavor of the sauce when I’ve used Finger Lakes Riesling’s been outstanding. Don’t have Riesling on hand, don’t fret! Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio or another dry wine would work great also. Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 […]
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This post is different than the ones I typically write but I feel strongly that anyone with a job or a network of contacts could benefit from it. I can’t think of anyone who shouldn’t have a LinkedIn profile. Once you have a LinkedIn profile, you don’t need to be an expert to look like […]
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It’s official, the winner of the Food & Wine Chickie 12 Cookies of Christmas Contest has been selected! All the cookie recipes looked amazing and it was hard for the voting committee to select just one on 12/31/10, but here it is! The winner of a $50 Sur la Table Gift Card is: Spiced Espresso […]
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This simple yet delicious cookie recipe is the brainchild of St Louis Food & Wine Chickie friend Chris Absheer (here with adorable grandson Mikey). What could be better than cookies you can enjoy WITHOUT baking!? Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup whole milk 1/4 cup butter 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup creamy […]
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For New Year’s Eve, I was looking for a special chocolate dessert to serve to my guests and found two recipes on the Bon Appétit website that I combined to give me the results I was looking for. For the cake, I used this recipe as a base and for the shell I used the […]
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This is an enjoyable medium-bodied pinot noir that’s light on the nose with cherry and raspberry flavors then offers spicy notes in the mouth. Little tannins on the finish. Served this Alto Adige red with an antipasto platter for New Year’s eve and my guests enjoyed it. This wine was provided to me for sampling […]
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Soup is a favorite at my house and I try to make it most weekends. Thought I’d share some of the soups I’ve made recently that have earned me some rave reviews. 5 Simple Soups to Try this Winter: Butternut Squash & White Asparagus Bisque Cremini Mushroom Velouté Soup Chunky Tomato-Basil Bisque Tom Ka Gai […]
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Although from Alto Adige, this fragrant white is clearly made in a German manner. This greenish-hued pinot blanc offers green apple on the nose and ripe pear in the mouth. A friend sampling it with me said “nice acidity” upon sipping it and she was right, lots of acidity, long finish and a super food-friendly […]
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If you read my blog, or follow me on social media platforms, you know that I enjoy trying wines from many regions, varietals and styles so I try not to judge wines by their price points. Having said that, I thought I’d highlight some affordable wines I’ve particularly liked this year (in no particular order). […]
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Although the second wine of Château Rieussec, this dessert (fortified) wine is not a second rate Sauternes in any way. The color is a rich golden hue. The nose is honey and ripe citrus. On the palate, this Sauternes is unctuous, thick, sweet and bold with juicy peach. Know most of us think of sparkling wine when […]
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