Today, the #SundaySupper family of food bloggers features recipes made with tropical food or originating from the tropics. I adore tropical flavors. They are among my most favorite foods. Whenever I think of tropical foods the first thing that comes to mind is a Jamaican Jerk. In fact, my first #SundaySupper blog that featured both food…
Tag: Wine and food pairing
Roasted Halibut with Potatoes and Lemon WithTablas Creek Côtes de Tablas Blanc
Wine Pairing Weekend is a monthly collaborative event for wine/food bloggers started by David Crowley of Cooking Chat. It’s a great way to find food and wine pairings that work; along with tips on how to create your own food and wine pairing magic. The theme for this month’s Wine Pairing Weekend is “Wine Lover’s Dilemma; Spring Flavors and…
Wines At Our Table; Week of March 15, 2015
Over the course of a week, my wife and I drink a bunch o’wine – almost always with food. Since I’ve always been fascinated by wine at the table with food, I thought it would be fun to recap not only the wines we’ve been drinking, but also how they pair (or don’t pair) with the foods at our table. Includes…
A Taste of Alto Adige – Cantina Terlano Classico #ItalianFWT
One of the things I love most about food and wine is their ability to transport one to a different place. And a place’s people, culture, and customs are reflected in its food and wine. In that sense, one can virtually travel the world through food and wine. And that is exactly what we are doing…
2015 Dark & Delicious;Top 15 Favorite Petite Sirahs
Last week, I attended the 9th annual Dark & Delicious Petite Sirah™ wine and food event held at Rock Wall Wine Company in Alameda. The event is put on each year by P.S. I Love You, an association of Petite Sirah growers, producers and winemakers. There were about 50 wineries pouring. My guess would be there were over 100…
Wines At Our Table: Week of February 1, 2015
I’m starting a new weekly feature on the blog this week. Over the course of a week, my wife and I drink a bunch o’wine – almost always with food. Since I’ve always been fascinated by wine at the table with food, I thought it would be fun to recap not only the wines we’ve…
Wine Pairing Recommendations for Hometown Foods #SundaySupper
This week’s #SundaySupper theme is all about hometown and the wonderful memories one’s favorite hometown foods may evoke. What I call “hometown” has always been a challenge for me. I was born in Chicago, but moved to California with my parents as a teenager. I’ve spent (way) more than half my life in California. But…
Skillet Kale Pesto and Seitan Pizza with Querceto Chianti Classico for #winePW
Wine Pairing Weekend is a monthly collaborative event for wine/food bloggers started by David Crowley of Cooking Chat. It’s a great way to find food and wine pairings that work; along with tips on how to create your own food and wine pairing magic. The theme for this month’s Wine Pairing Weekend is “New Wine Resolutions for the New…
Wine of the Week; 2010 Cantele Salice Salentino Riserva
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. My Wine Of The Week is the 2010 Cantele Salice Salentino Riserva. The Winery Cantele is a family run winery founded by Giovanni (“Gianni”) Battista Cantele, and his two sons Augusto and Domenico in 1979….
Smoked Salmon and Potato Chip Appetizer with Louis Roederer Champagne for #winePW
Wine Pairing Weekend is a monthly collaborative event for wine/food bloggers started by David Crowley of Cooking Chat. It’s a great way to find food and wine pairings that work; along with tips on how to create your own food and wine pairing magic. The theme for this month’s Wine Pairing Weekend is “Sparkling Wines and Appetizers“ The Appetizer…