Wine & Cheese Pairing
Prune Cake
Prune cake is an old-fashioned dessert. If your grandmother was like mine, she made prune cake for special occasions throughout the year. I wanted to recreate my grandmother's prune cake but I didn't have her recipe...so...
How to Read a Wine Label
You go to a wine store and want to try a new wine, but somewhere between France and Spain you get frustrated. You feel like you need to get a Ph.D. in "how to read a wine label." Rather than feeling stupid, you grab a bottle of your old standby and hurry out of the...
How Oak Wine Barrels Affect the Flavor of Wine
Wine has been around for thousands of years. Before glass bottles were invented, wood barrels were used to store, transport and sell wine. Although bags and wooden crates were cheaper to produce, workers could move barrels more easily, even up and down gangplanks or...
Orin Swift Mercury Head Wine Review
Behind every great wine, there is an even better story. This Orin Swift Mercury Head Wine Review not only rates this high-end Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, but it also tells the incredible story. The History of Orin Swift Like all good Cinderella stories, the...
Wine Bottle Opener
When it comes to buying a wine bottle opener, there are many options. These corkscrews range from a cheap waiter’s style to a very pricey artisan tool. You can buy a small all-in-one foil cutter and wine opener, or a bulky statement piece that needs a dedicated space...
Creamy Garlic Prawns
This delicious recipe for creamy garlic prawns is quick and easy. Serve over pasta, rice or with crusty artisan bread. Leftovers are amazing cold with avocado. Why Creamy Garlic Prawns Are Better than Shrimp When...
Guacamole Chicken
Healthy Guacamole Chicken Recipe I am a flavor junkie, but I also try to eat foods that are healthy. This recipe for guacamole chicken checks all of the boxes. Unlike other recipes out there for cilantro lime...
Wine Pairing with Salmon
Salmon is a quick and easy dinner, especially when it's made in the air fryer. Combine it with quinoa, vegetables and sliced avocado, and you have a delicious dinner packed with healthy goodness. But...
Double Chocolate Rum Cake
I love boozy cakes because they are so moist and have such a long shelf-life. Unlike a traditional rum cake, you can barely taste the booze in this double chocolate rum cake. The Reason for the Rum The rum's purpose is to...
Wine Pairing with Thai Curry
When I think of Thai curry, my mouth starts to water. After all, Thai curry is full of flavors that light up my tongue. The fragrant curry, the sweet coconut milk, and the spicy chilis make it a favorite for foodies around the world. But the sweetness and spiciness...
Mango Cheesecake Parfait
I love mangoes. Their sweet pulpiness makes them more decadent than other fruit. Thanks to innovation, eating mangoes has never been easier because there is now a handy 3-in-1 mango slicer, peeler and pit remover tool to make eating mangoes that much easier. If you...
Rosemary Sourdough Crackers from Scratch
This recipe for rosemary sourdough crackers will make your friends go WOW! It's a great recipe for artisan crackers using sourdough discard. (If you're not familiar with sourdough starter, you "throw out" half and "feed" the other half with new water and flour. I...
