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My Big Fat Buttery Chardonnay Dinner

Monday, January 28th, 2013

There is no doubt about it, Chardonnay is definitely one of the hubby’s favorite wine varieties. So as a Christmas gift to him, I organized a special wine dinner at home featuring Chardonnay along with some of his favorite food pairings.

Sure, a lot of people have moved to the ABC camp (Anything But Chardonnay).  A big oaky Chardonnay isn’t for everyone, after all. Plus, the oakier the wine, the harder it can be to pair it with food. Pick the right foods, however, and you get some nice butter on butter action going between the food and the wine. That’s right, you had me at butter. (more…)

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Food and Wine Pairings for Romance

Sunday, February 12th, 2012

Every year the hubby asks me if I want to go out to dinner for Valentine’s Day. Every year my answer is the same. “I’d rather stay home.” Wouldn’t you? I mean, really, any place you eat at is going to be charging a premium for a limited menu and wants to rush you out the door in order to turn your table. That’s not my idea of romance.

Why not take that money you would spend on dinner out and splurge on some really great wine and some decadent ingredients? Now, that is romantic! (more…)

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Wine and Cheese Pairing

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Bean's Fresh Cheese, Proscuitto, and Raspberry Bruschetta

While I ate a fairly healthy diet overall during meatless week, here is what I haven’t yet confessed. The last day of meatless week was a raucous cheese fest at our house. Not only that, it resulted in my shameless consumption of meat.

I blame it on my education. Seriously, I have an assignment due for Cheese and Wine Pairing Class (honest!). So, a couple of my classmates joined me and my husband to taste several different cheese based dishes with a variety of wines.

My friend, Bean, who is also preparing for class is contributing to the experiment. When she presents her beautiful platter of bruschetta topped with pillows of homemade fresh cheese blanketed in beautiful shades of pink, it takes my breath away. I know the pink flesh is proscuitto, and Bean knows that I have sworn off meat, chicken, and fish for the week. I justify the cured meat consumption under the guise of “research.” After all, my friend needs my help here, right? I might have a stronger resolve if meatless week hadn’t taken such an unexpected toll on my energy reserves.

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