Vittles and Vino
Happy Cinco de Mayo, my friends! Yes I know, it is almost sacrilege to speak of another libation on this day other than tequila + beer – am I right? But you know me, and well…you know I love to pair wine to just about anything on the planet, so I went there. WINE paired to…
Still not sure what wines to pair to your Thanksgiving Day table? Catch up with my favorite picks for the Jason Show on Fox 9 pairing to everything from the bird, to your fave green bean casserole and into those yummy dessert plates! Wines featured: Gifts for the host/hostess: Field Recordings Blanc de Franc (sparkling Cab…
Bring on the mustard, the pickles, the ketchup and all the fixins’ because today is National Hot Dog Day! From bratwurst to polish sausage, to good ole fashioned wieners, Americans have enjoyed the almighty dog since 1871 when a German baker by the name of Charles Feltman, opened up the first Coney Island hot dog stand…
Looking for a few last minute wine ideas for pairing to your Easter brunch or dinner table? This morning on Fox 9 with Todd Walker, I give you a nice selection of pinks, whites & reds to pair up to all those delicious traditional Easter eats! Check ‘em out here:
If you thought you had seen it all when it came to wine and food pairings, guess again. Twin Cities very own, Sommelier Leslee Miller of Amusée, shows off her ‘pairing skills’ as she pairs ALL things Minnesota State Fair Food to Minnesota Wine! Here’s her interview with Bring me the News… (Article by: Melissa…
If you’ve ever been to one of Chef Mike Shannon & I’s cooking classes at Cooks of Crocus Hill then you’d know that whipping up delicious food and pairing wines for any occasion doesn’t have to be difficult. While Chef Mike and I agree on a number of tasty levels, we absolutely agree that cooking and…
In my monthly column for Edina Magazine, I lay out the perfect summer sippers for any summertime occasion and food pairing al fresco. Not to mention, the ULTIMATE wine for grilling! Read, Drink, Listen: June 2016 READ June is a month perfect for nuptials, white wines, linen and seersucker. Readers, like wedding guests, grow philosophical at…
As the spring season emerges, our senses tune in to the flowering tree blossom, fresh cut grass and sweet scented aromas of one of my favorite times of year. Delighted by the change of the season, our usual group of grape lovin’ ladies (Girls n Grapes) got together to celebrate the month by pairing and tasting ‘all…
Oh yum! Here’s your chance to make Chef Alan Bergo from The Salt Cellar‘s, delicious house made Sauce Choron at home! Equipped with a wine pairing that I’ve recommended for Chef’s Flat Iron Steaks with Sauce Choron recipe. Check it out online via Certified Piedmontese‘s digital copy, page 28. Here’s the Link!
Ready for the big game this weekend? Check out my most recent article in Edina Magazine for a whole slew of fun entertaining tips, recipes & drink recommendations for this weekend’s upcoming Super Bowl Party! Excessive Celebration: Expert Tips for Game-day Entertaining PHOTO BY: EMILY J. DAVIS Last year, the Super Bowl became the…
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