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The 2009 Santiago Ruiz is a blend of 70% albarino, 20% loureiro and 10% treixadura. This wine is straw yellow in the glass and offers a vibrant floral nose full ripe peach and lemons. It is a well-balanced wine with many layers of intensity that could serve as an aperitif and also pair well with heavier […]
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Although light in color, this wine from Rias Baixas is anything but that in bouquet and aroma. Party in a glass is what you get from the first sniff. Nose is vibrant and screams of honey, tropical notes with lemony undertones. The 2009 Pazo Senorans Albarino is intense, creamy and well-balanced with an enjoyable crisp […]
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This beautiful pale pink wine is both light and bold! Big mouthful of the typical strawberry one is familiar with in roses, but in this case, pungent wild strawberries. The wine is creamy yet floral and contains tons of tiny bubbles that lead to a dry finish. Nice as an aperitif, but could also hold […]
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I just love Summer – sunshine, BBQs, fresh produce and my herb garden box. My guy built me a 7-foot wide and 4-foot tall garden box two Summers ago where I can grow herbs and a few small vegetables. I love the fact that I can simply walk onto my deck and pick fresh herbs […]
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I’m the first in line for new and innovative cooking and have dined at some pretty eclectic restaurants all over the world, but sometimes, old school-type dishes are what I really crave. Beef Wellington, turkey Tetrazzini, macaroni salad…stuffed tomato? Yes, stuffed tomato is a Summer favorite when tomatoes are ripe, juicy and perfect. Plus, it […]
[Continue reading...]It’s nearly Summertime and all of us are looking for simple dishes to make while entertaining friends and family. Here are five dishes to try throughout the Summer that won’t keep you away from the party. Beef Chili for a Crowd: http://bit.ly/96QARr Quick and Easy Pan Fried Smashed Potatoes: http://bit.ly/cQRipt Whole Grilled Chicken for the […]
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New York, NY, May 25 — From June 6 to 19, 2010, an eXceptional group of NYC restaurants will offer don’t-miss deals including by-the-glass specials, bottle discounts, wine pairings and special tasting menus highlighting Albariño wines from Rías Baixas, Spain. Delicious on its own or paired with seafood, tapas, sushi, or your favorite salad, welcome […]
[Continue reading...]Like to entertain but not a master in the kitchen (or at the grill)? I have a fantastic grilling idea for you that will take about 5 minutes to prep, cooks virtually unattended on the grill and is sure to impress your guests. Ingredients: 4 pound whole chicken 12 ounce bottle of ginger salad dressing […]
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Last weekend, I held a dinner party where I had folks from all over the world. Typically, I like to have some semblance of a theme to my parties: all beef, Greek, fondue, hors d’oeuvres, etc. This time, I opted to make everyone feel at home by doing a cheese platter where everyone’s nationality was […]
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With Memorial Day and weekend coming up, I’ve been contemplating what this holiday means, or should mean to me. Sure, I’m happy about the long weekend, having dear friends over and hosting a couple dinner parties, but I’m trying to make this holiday ‘count’ for me this year. Here are five things I vow to […]
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