This wine and food pairing blog was inspired by my husband, Ron. Almost every night, he will look across the kitchen and…
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Jancis Robinson 2024 Wine Writing Competition – Big Old Bottle
Back in June, I entered the Jancis Robinson 2024 Wine Writing Competition. The theme was “Your Most Memorable Wine Mom…
Amongst the Vines at Panther Ridge Vineyard
Suzanne Farver of Panther Ridge Vineyard invited me to harvest her Pinot Noir grapes. The time I spent there amongst the…
A Love Letter to Pinot Noir
Dear Pinot Noir, I do not remember exactly when we first met, probably at a party or a business dinner. But it was not l…
Dining Deliciously Gluten-Free
Learn about gluten, related health conditions, gluten-free foods, tips for dining out, and GF dishes at Napa restaurants…
Catalonia Wine Region of Spain
While traveling in the Northeast wine region of Catalonia, Spain, I plan to visit the two famous regions of Penedès and…
Seventy-Two Hours in NYC with Susan and Ron
Ron and I traveled to New York City for a three-day food, wine, and opera weekend. January is a great time to visit, as …
The New Year: Embrace a Lifestyle, Not a Resolution
Instead of resolutions, let’s embrace a new way of living. Consider trying a Blue Zones and Mediterranean lifestyle this…
Greek Wine and Food Pairing
Greek wine and food are an inseparable pair, and Greeks rarely drink without food. Lamb is a perfect match for many Gree…
A Beginner’s Guide to Franciacorta
Franciacorta sparkling wine may be Italy’s best kept wine secret. This Italian wine has only in recent times found its…
Beginners Guide to Barolo Wine
Barolo is a food wine best served with hearty meats, lamb stew, or rich pasta dishes. It is also one of the longest aged…
Marsala Wine Isn’t Just for Cooking
Today, most people think of Marsala wine as a cooking wine used to make sauces. Though, higher quality Italian Marsala i…
Summertime is Tomato Time
Summertime means fresh tomatoes! Here is a short review of the basic six types of tomato, each with a different preparat…
An Avocado a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Avocados are high in antioxidants and especially the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. Both of which are important to e…
Summer in a Bottle: Rosé Wine
I love watching the sunset into the Annisquam River while sipping a glass of Rosé wine during the summer. When pairing …