A natural assumption is that, when it's hot outside you should drink a well chilled Rosé or white wine like a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay, but that couldn't be further from the truth! Aside from putting in a pitch for an Albarino I've fallen hard for: Brecon Estate's 2017 True Acacia Head Albarino, I'm… Continue reading Summer 2018 Reds
Month: June 2018
Peppery Pistachio Pesto
Summer has begun and my garden is overflowing with the peppery goodness that is basil! I'm making a flat iron steak with arugula salad for dinner, and a peppery pesto would make a perfect complement to the flavors of both! Peppery Pistachio Pesto 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or… Continue reading Peppery Pistachio Pesto
Sunday Strawberry Wine Slushee
Because I like my bourbon & my wine, and find every excuse I can (surgeries notwithstanding) to skip the gym, I try to eat as healthy as I can at least 80% of the time. That includes trying to get my fruits and vegetables in. I love my #VitamixProfessionalSeries750, with it's dial setting for freezing… Continue reading Sunday Strawberry Wine Slushee
Short Rib Mushroom Risotto
I love to cook and love my wine - that's no secret. #GirlsGoneWine After much trial and error, I finally got good results from a recipe I've been trying to duplicate, for a dish I had made for me at my post-Christmas birthday at one of my favorite restaurants, The Winery in Tustin, CA. #ThisGirlLovesToEat First a tip: Start… Continue reading Short Rib Mushroom Risotto
Banana Wine Brûlée
I came home from a few days away to find 6 ripe bananas on the counter. The jar on the counter is already full of #BananaDogTreats. My freezer is already stocked with sliced banana chunks for #DippingInChocolate or #BananaPancakes, and a dozen or so are mashed and ready for #NationalSmoothieDay alongside 3 loaves of pre-sliced… Continue reading Banana Wine Brûlée
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