Tag Archives: food and wine pairing

Old-World vs New-World: Syrah Showdown

Pairing wine and food is a rewarding way to discover personal palate preferences. With a focus on palate in mind, we decided to have a little fun with our continual old-world / new-world war by turning a celebratory duck dinner … Continue reading

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Brussel Sprouts, Delicata Squash, and Sausage

As much as I’m sad that summer is now a memory, I am always motivated by the autumn bounty. Although I didn’t get my fill of tomatoes this year, turning towards brussel sprouts is certainly not considered a consolation prize. … Continue reading

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The Weight of Wine

The Second Step After considering the essential differences between old-world and new-world wine, the second factor to wrap your mind around is wine’s weight. The weight of wine on the palate doesn’t simply correspond to alcohol content, but rather an … Continue reading

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Chocoholics Rejoice!!

Chocolate: It’s good for you! Often, when we think of chocolate, we think of pleasure, desire, decadence, and deliciousness. Still, we fail to indulge, resisting what we feel is the guilt of consuming “wasted calories” and a product that might … Continue reading

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Do You Have A New World or Old World Wine Palate?

Big & Cuddly or Lean & Elegant? The good news: Not only have you been enjoying wine lately, it’s actually good FOR you! The bad news: You can’t describe what you like about wine and all of the terminology is … Continue reading

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A $10 Wine That Transports Takeout To Fine Dining

Giacomo Sangiovese 2009 Toscana Try this textbook Tuscan Sangiovese and add pizzazz to your next pizza night. This retail steal- at about $10 a bottle, is fantastically food friendly due to the Sangiovese’s natural acidity. It’s the perfect pairing for … Continue reading

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What I Hope To Share.

I’ve set up my business to not only help others in “Matters of the table,” but also to keep myself seeking continual education in my areas of passion. The result- I offer many services through Goldie’s Table Matters. And now … Continue reading

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