In June 2019, I had the unique opportunity to attend a Lake Garda Press trip sponsored by the Garda DOC Consortium. Lake Garda is Italy’s largest lake and is home to fantastically fresh, mineral driven, and almost saline sparking wines called GardaDOC. This spumante is unlike any kind of sparkling wine I’ve sampled before and […]
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Super Bowl Wine Picks
Super Bowl is this Sunday and most people are probably planning on drinking beer. Although there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, it’s not really my drink of choice. If you’re like me and just love wine no matter what the occasion then watch this video for pretty easy to find recommendations. 1) Vinho Verde: […]
Valentine’s Day Rosés
Valentine’s Day can be one of those make or break holidays for new couples or a great excuse to show your appreciation to a current partner. Getting the wine right on Valentine’s Day is pretty important in my opinion! I love a great rosé for the occasion. Not only is rosé pretty and pink (festive, […]
Healthyish Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (Gluten Free)
On an uneventful Saturday night, I was struck with a serious chocolate craving. Of course, there was nothing delicious in the fridge or cabinet. Figures… I was then struck by three overripe banana I saw in the fruit bowl. Thinking to myself, now here’s an idea. Healthyish Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins SERVINGS 12 muffins (1 […]
#HolidayPorty: Grilled Pear, Blue Cheese and Fig salad with Port Dressing
When most people think of Port wine, they imagine an after dinner dessert drink. Although I do enjoy Port wine in that capacity, it actually can wear so many more hats! It can successfully be served throughout your entire meal, when paired correctly. But what to serve with it that’s not dessert? It’s a really […]
France’s Most Diverse and Food Friendly Region: Loire Valley
On any given day you can find me in the kitchen preparing a meal for my fiancé and myself. At times, even my dog Snowy gets a homemade meal. Although I didn’t grow up in a home of nightly gourmet meals, my passion for good food and cooking started young. While my mother would work […]