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Had this lovely Barolo at a dinner party I hosted at my home and boy did it deliver. Paired great with the beef I served, but also held up to the secondary meat, pork belly. Pretty traditional, classic version of Barolo. In the glass: Dark ruby red Aromas (nose): Leather, mocha aromas with some earthy […]
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I had the pleasure of brunching with friends at Coquette last weekend. The newly-opened French bistro is one of the buzziest spot in Charlotte City Center with darling design elements, a creative menu, sexy cocktails and warm, professional service. The Space Located on bustling South Tryon Street, Coquette features French country vibes in design with […]
[Continue reading...]I don’t drink a lot of South Africa wines but I should! Very crisp and fruit forward. This 2022 Stellenrust Heritage Collection Bush Vine Chenin Blanc was perfect with scallops and risotto. Adding the 2022 Stellenrust Heritage Collection Bush Vine Chenin Blanc to my repertoire. 👃Citus and ripe peach👄 Medium body, bright, great minerality, rich […]
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Growing up in South Florida, we ate a lot of swordfish. Then, there was over-fishing that nearly brought swordfish to extinction. Having overcome that situation, swordfish is back and I couldn’t be happy – I love it! I’ve been thinking of things to make on my Rectec smoker and since swordfish has a meat-like texture, […]
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I’ve been a huge fan of Martin Codax wines for 15+ years. Love Albarino for its food friendliness, big flavors, great minerality and fantastic value. This 2021 Bodega Martin Codax Albarino was great paired with seafood for on a warm Sunday evening.👃Citus and ripe melon👄 Medium body, bright, great minerality, citrus, touch of oak💲14.99📍Rias Baixas, Spain […]
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I don’t typically go in this direction for white wine, but on a hot summer day, this 2021 Il Pino Pinot Grigio at a $15 price point did the trick. Classic Pinot Grigio – light, clean, crisp with refreshing citrus notes. 👃Light, faint lemony aromas👄 Citrusy/grassy palate👅 Dry, crisp with nice acidity Nice Summer porch […]
[Continue reading...]It’s tomato season and my plants are producing the sweetest tomatoes this year. In addition to my own tomatoes, I’m also getting some from a local farm whose CSA program I’m a member of. So many tomatoes!! I’m always looking for quick meals I can make using my produce, so that’s how this Italian Salsa […]
[Continue reading...]I love a recipe you can prep in advance that doesn’t require a lot of work once my guests arrive. Just love spending time with my guests vs having them speak at my back while I’m making food. One such recipe is this Blueberry French Toast Casserole that’s prepared the evening prior to your brunch […]
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We ordered this Tuscan wine at a dinner where our party was divided foodwise and it worked well with all our dishes. This Italian wine was smooth and rounder than I thought it would be, which was great to pair with our various meals. This Tuscan blend is a great value! Look/in the glass: Medium […]
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Always fun running analytics on my blog to see what posts have the most likes, comments and clicks so I thought I’d recap the posts with top engagement of 2022. Hope you try some of these top recipes! Cheers, Veronique
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