by Melissa Darnay, The Wine Maven | Jan 23, 2020 | Wine Pairings
I don’t remember the first time I ate hummus, but I do remember the first time I tried Loaded Hummus. I was trying a new restaurant with friends in the late 1990s, and we thought it would be fun to share their specialty hummus. It was like nothing I’d ever...
by Melissa Darnay, The Wine Maven | Jan 22, 2020 | Wine Pairings
Salt & Pepper Cashews Recipe WINE PAIRING: These can be paired with any wine, but they are especially good with a chardonnay. When people come over for a glass of wine at five o’clock, they often don’t leave until very late. Rather than cook a hasty...
by Melissa Darnay, The Wine Maven | Jan 8, 2020 | Entrees, Wine Pairings
This meal is the foodie trifecta—it’s easy, it’s healthy, and it will “wow” your taste buds. Plus, the food and wine pairing options are almost endless. I buy skinless chicken pieces to save time and temptation. We all know that grilled chicken skin tastes amazing, so...
by Melissa Darnay, The Wine Maven | Jan 7, 2020 | Wine Pairings
I’m a huge fan of my air fryer, but the only thing I don’t like is how big the unit is versus how much food you can cook at one time. I’m married to a Brazilian, which means it’s never just us at meal time. Latins like to surround themselves with family, friends, and...
by Melissa Darnay, The Wine Maven | Jan 6, 2020 | Wine Pairings
As a wine fanatic, one of my favorite things in life is going to wine pairing dinners. I love to see what creations that different chefs come up with, and what flavors wine experts choose to highlight. Sometimes I am blown away, and sometimes I cock my head like a dog...
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