Tag Archives: holiday entertaining

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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Our Household “Staples.”

Cheese plays an important role in my life. We have cheese as part of our late night meals about four times a week. It can round out a soup and salad night, serve as a kick-off with a cured meat … Continue reading

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Simple Entertainment Recipe

The key to successful home entertaining is to prepare foods that don’t need attention once your guests arrive. This salmon recipe fits the bill perfectly. It’s a crowd stopper and pairs perfectly with a rich style Sauvignon Blanc. Salmon in … Continue reading

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Maximize Your Meat Investment.

Preparing meat at home? You’re investing some bucks in the raw material. Make the most of your purchase with 11 easy guidelines: 1. Let your meat come to room temperature before cooking it- take it out of the refrigerator about … Continue reading

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