While we were in Napa at a very cool, farm-chic restaurant, Farmstead, the server suggested the artichoke to start, and I love artichokes, so we ordered the appetizer. When it arrived, I was surprised my husband would try something so exotic (he is a southern boy, and likes his meat + threes, but in California […]
Easy Quesadilla Bake
Never go to the grocery store when you’re hungry is advice we’ve all ignored. Such was the case tonight, when I wandered Publix for dinner and strolled past the cooking station serving samples of this easy quesadilla bake. All of the ingredients were right there in the cooler and that was that. It took about […]
14 Hands Cabernet: a great everyday wine to pair with simple weeknight dinners
The 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon is an easy drinking, medium bodied red that’s a perfect wine to keep in the house for weeknight dinners. We’re always looking for a good “house wine” as an everyday wine, and this is our current favorite. Affordably priced around $14/ bottle, you can pick this up at Target or […]
Wine to drink with your “upstairs” friends: Pepperjack Barossa Red
This clean, easy drinking red blend is Australia’s most popular wine. The Pepperjack Barossa Red is an excellent choice to open on a casual night with friends – it’s smooth and sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Pairings Food This wine could go with anything from comfort food like a pot roast to a Mediterranean style […]
Twisted: The number of turns that hold a cork on a champagne bottle.
Did you know that there is a precise number of turns on the wire cage of a champagne bottle? Yes, it’s true; and that number is 6. The wire cage that holds a cork on a champagne bottle requires 6 half twists prior to removing it to pop the bottle. It’s also the same for […]
Open Chateau Montelena Chardonnay and watch ‘Bottleshock’ the movie for your next date night in
Chateau Montelena Chardonnay Let’s chat about the famous Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay. I’m going to make a bold statement here which is mostly based in taste but partially emotional too: this is my favorite white wine. Ever. It’s a tad expensive (nearly $50 from a wine shop.) This wine also stars in a movie, […]