For this week’s #SundaySupper we celebrate the traditional spring feasts of Easter and Passover. And what’s a feast without some good wine? Wine has always figured prominently in many religions, including Communion in the Christian faith, and the Passover Seder. The two main dishes served for Easter are ham and lamb. Both pair quite well…
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Best Wines to Pair With Chili #SundaySupper
I love chili. There’s just something about the combination of tomatoes, chili powder, peppers, and cumin and insert your favorite meat here that I adore. While I’ve mostly enjoyed the aforementioned classic version of chili, I do enjoy a good chili adventure too! And this week’s recipes showcase the amazing diversity of what is essentially…
Best Wines To Pair With Tapas #SundaySupper
I was pretty excited when I saw this week’s #SundaySupper tapas theme. That’s because my wife and I recently returned from a 17-day trip to Spain! Our itinerary included visits to Barcelona, La Rioja (Spain’s most renown wine country), San Sebastian, Madrid, Toledo, Sevilla, and Granada. One of the highlights of our trip, of course was…
Black-Eyed Peas and Greens Casserole and Wine Pairings #SundaySupper
As I stand upon the doorstep of another year, poised to step into 2014, one of the traditions our family has is eating black-eye peas for luck and greens (which represent money) for prosperity. Our other tradition is that I make my Seafood Gumbo. We don’t always make the greens, but we always have black-eyed…
This is Christmas; Wine Pairings for Holiday Themed #SundaySupper Recipes
This week’s #SundaySupper theme is about recipes inspired by holiday music, movies or TV shows. As I recalled some of my favorite Christmas memories, the first memory that popped into my head was the movie “Christmas Story”. The movie is hilarious, but what made it special for me is that I used to watch it with…
All-American Wine Pairing Guide for Being Thankful #SundaySupper
For this week’s #SundaySupper we celebrate Thanksgiving and Hanukkah with a bounty of tasty dishes for which to be thankful. And this year also presents a rare opportunity to be thankful, because it’s the first time since 1888 that any of the eight days in the Jewish celebration of lights has fallen on the same…
Wine Pairing Recommendations for Squashin’ Winter #SundaySupper
Squash. More specifically, Winter Squash. That’s what this week’s #Sunday Supper theme is all about. Honesty, I had no idea you could do so much with winter squash! Though I must confess my squash repertoire is limited to an occasional foray into butternut squash (mostly store-bought salads and occasionally soup), and pumpkin pie. But after…
The Best Wines For Fall Foods #SundaySupper
It’s official! Today is the first day of the Fall season. Fall has always been bittersweet for me. I’m definitely a Summer person. I adore the dry, warm weather and the longer days. But Fall is my second favorite season for two reasons. First, Indian Summer in California is quite nice (although it rained in…
Wine Pairing Recommendations For Global Street Food #SundaySupper
This week’s #SundaySupper theme is all about Global Street Food. You know – that ready-to-eat food served up at mobile street carts, food trucks, movable market stalls, and food parks. One of the things I love about living in the San Francisco Bay Area is its diversity. It’s a (mostly) delightful, if sometimes quirky mash-up of…
Hangtown Fry and Wine Pairings with Breakfast for Dinner #SundaySupper
When I saw this week’s Breakfast for Dinner theme, I immediately knew I had to pull double-duty this week. While I typically offer wine pairing recommendations for my #SundaySupper foodie friends, I’m in the kitchen this week too. That’s because my dish this week – Hangtown Fry, is perfect for this week’s theme. On top of…