Category: Food
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Celebrating Napa & Sonoma with #MerlotMe
Honestly, this is a hard article for me to write. With Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties engulfed in over two dozen fires that I witnessed firsthand on Monday I have struggled this week to write about wine. I mean really, who wants to discuss the fact that October is #MerlotMe month right now. Frankly, I…
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Seeing Orange with Troon Vineyards
When you think of Oregon wine you likely think of Willamette Valley’s delicious Pinots and Chardonnays. However, there is more going on in Oregon these days than just the outstanding wines coming out of Willamette Valley. Troon Vineyards is located in Oregon’s Applegate Valley. It has not taken long for wine industry wizard Craig Camp’s…
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Host a Game-Winning Football Watching Party with These Delicious Food & Wine Pairings
Fall is finally here and with it comes football season. Many love to tail-gate or host watching parties to cheer on their favorite team. You do not have to abandon your favorite wine in order to enjoy football watching food. Just in time for the weekend, here are some timeless football watching food and wine…
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Wine Tastes Best When Shared
There is something surreal about having a child turn 21 years old. It is something I am still getting used to. When I go out to dinner with my daughter or we are having wine at home I constantly forget to ask her if she wants an “adult” beverage. She does not yet like much…
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: The Summer is Getting Gnarly
Summers in Texas are long and hot. Temperatures reach 100°+ F in late July, early August and there is typically no break until mid-September. Air-condition is a blessing. However, this does not mean all outdoor cooking comes to a halt. No way. No matter the weather it is always the right time for grilling, smoking,…
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Aberrant Cellars: Pursuing the Profound
Aberrant: adjective meaning departing from an accepted standard, diverging from the normal type In a world of paths, standards, and expectations, what happens when you wander off the path of standards and expectations? How will you know if you never try?
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Summer Grilling & #Wine Pairings with #WinePW
I don’t use my grill much in the winter time. Sure I will throw on a steak from time to time but in the winter I rely heavily on my dutch oven, stove top, and oven to prepare warm weather foods such as chili, stews, and braised meats. As the warm weather approaches I look…
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Pedroncelli 3 Ways
The Pedroncelli family is celebrating the 90th anniversary of their family owned and operated winery in Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma. In honor of this celebration they have made my life a bit easier, not only have they sent me some wonderful wine samples, they have also sent recipes to pair with the wines. This has…
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A Journey Through Burgundy, Part 1 Chablis and Côte d’Or
When it comes to Burgundy I am at a loss for words. It is the source of the best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the world and home to one of the world’s most expensive wine. I love to drink red Burgundy more than I love to drink anything else. Yet, I have never been…
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Bubbles for Breakfast? It Must Be Brunch!
Brunch: a combination of breakfast and lunch usually eaten between the hours of 11am and 3pm. Brunch is believed to have originated in England in the late 19th century, becoming popular in the US in the 1930’s. In China brunch is observed dim sum style; South Africa brunch is unique because it only consists of…
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