by Melissa Darnay, The Wine Maven | Mar 24, 2020 | Wine Pairings
I feel like Captain Kirk writing my Star Ship Enterprise log entries… not sure if anyone will ever read the blog but I want to preserve the data, just in case. Like many of you, my emotions have been on a vomit-inducing roller coaster since we first heard the...
by Melissa Darnay, The Wine Maven | Mar 20, 2020 | Wine Pairings
Italians have the right perspective about food—make it rich, make it right, and then enjoy the heck out of it. Chocolate Liqueur is no exception. It’s rich, smooth, chocolatey and has the right amount of kick to let you know this isn’t for kids. When...
by Melissa Darnay, The Wine Maven | Mar 10, 2020 | Desserts, Wine Pairings
Cake makes me happy. Actually, even the thought of cake makes me happy. And this Snickers Cake recipe takes happiness to a whole new level. I started baking when I was ten years old, and I’ve never stopped. I love the process of looking at recipes, and then modifying...
by Melissa Darnay, The Wine Maven | Mar 8, 2020 | Cocktail Hour, Wine Basics, Wine Pairings
I was attracted to wine industry because I love parties. Sometimes I attend three or four parties a week. Because of this, I’ve become an expert at what champagne to serve at parties. The best champagne to serve at a party if you are on a budget Stretch your budget...
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