This extra dry Prosecco offers a creamy and almost ‘thick’ consistency with tons of green apple bouquet and citrusy notes. This affordable wine is bold enough to be the star of festivities with its fruity nuances and could also be used to make sparkling wine-based cocktails. The finish is clean and crisp.
[Continue reading...]2004 Segal’s Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve
October 11, 2009 By
I opened the bottle of 2004 Segal’s Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve a couple of hours prior to dinner, and when I first tasted it, I felt like it could improve from decanting for all the elements to come together. After about 45 minutes in the decanter, I found the beautifully dark wine to be rich, […]
[Continue reading...]2004 Cantina Zaccagnini Riserva – Uber Food Friendliness
October 5, 2009 By
I went to a MeetUp wine tasting event on Friday night and was fortunate enough to sample over 31 wines. The selection of wines was varied, ranging from an affordable Donny Boon Syrah to a mid-priced 2003 Chalk Hill to a couple extremely nice Super Tuscans. I know it’s not ‘right’, but I skipped most […]
[Continue reading...]Lasagna a la Laetitia
October 4, 2009 By
This simple lasagna recipe uses my grand-mother’s untraditional meat sauce. The unbaked lasagna can be made and refrigerated the day before serving or can be frozen for up to a month (thaw overnight before baking per step 10). Ingredients: 12 lasagna noodles from a 9-ounce package, no-boil lasagna (used Barilla) 1 32-ounce container, large curd […]
[Continue reading...]Beer Braised Slow Cooker Pork Roast
September 28, 2009 By
This recipe is simple and produces a flavorful roast with a rich sauce. Perfect served with mashed potatoes. Ingredients: 1 – 4lb pork roast, fat trimmed off 2 tbs Dijon mustard 2 tbs brown sugar 1 tsp each – salt, pepper 1/2 tsp each – onion powder, garlic powder, ground thyme 1 bottle beer, medium […]
[Continue reading...]Spicy Bloody Mary with Prawn
September 27, 2009 By
Need a great drink idea for your next brunch? This Spicy Bloody Mary with Prawn packs a ton of flavor and looks very stylish. 2/3 cup top-quality tomato juice 2 ounces top-shelf vodka, such as Nude Vodka 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish 6 dashes Tabasco Sauce 1 teaspoon Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce Juice of 1/2 […]
[Continue reading...]Fall Wine and Cheese Mingle by the Northern NJ Wine Meetup Group
September 27, 2009 By
Join us for the Fall Wine and Cheese Mingle by the Northern NJ Wine Meetup Group: http://bit.ly/2gmt2b
[Continue reading...]Five Minute Chocolate Cake in a Mug
September 27, 2009 By
I won’t claim this is one of my original recipes, but it’s certainly original. Don’t curse me for giving you a chocolate outlet this simple and quick. Ingredients 4 Tablespoons flour 4 Tablespoons sugar 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder, preferable Dutch-processed 1 Egg 3 Tablespoons milk 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil Purchased chocolate syrup (optional) 1 Teaspoon […]
[Continue reading...]Five of My Favorite Simple Fall Recipes
September 22, 2009 By
Vermont Cheddar Cheese Soup: This soup is perfect as the weather gets nippy and you begin craving comfort foods. Hot Spinach, Artichoke and Cheese Dip: Hosting a football party? This tasty and simple dip will become a favorite of your friends and family. Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches: Start the slow cooker in the morning and have fantastic […]
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