Still wondering what to create for that elegant dinner party or casual gathering? Why not serve some of your favorite foods with a glass or two of sherry. It just may be one of the most memorable meals ever! Invite your friends and start pouring! Curious About Sherry? Not for Granny anymore, sherry is one […]
Advertisement Over 30 California vintners traveled to Tokyo, Osaka, and Seoul to connect with more than 1,650 wine professionals through innovative tastings and educational seminars March 16th – SAN FRANCISCO, CA — California Wines’ annual “Alive” trade tastings in Tokyo, Osaka and Seoul concluded last week with a 30% increase in attendance from the previous […]
The Best Smoked Salmon ever! This easy recipe uses a quick dry brine and hot smoking process to get tender and flavorful smoke flavor (versus salmon jerky). And I’m not talking about lox, which uses cold-smoking techniques and a longer cure process. This easy smoked salmon recipe has given us the best results for catering […]
Several months ago, I had the opportunity to visit Scheid Family Wines based in Monterey County, California in order to help celebrate their 50th anniversary. Family owned and operated, the winery was founded in 1972 and is estate-driven with sustainably certified vineyards. The winery and bottling operations are powered by 100% renewable wind energy, thanks […]
The “Cheers to Joe & Jolene” program supports the protection of endangered species through Wine By Joe retail sales in March and April Portland, Oregon (March 1, 2023) – Wine By Joe announced today the official start of its partnership with the Oregon Zoo Foundation timed with the wine brand’s 20th anniversary. The “Cheers to […]
A super easy and fast spicy chipotle grilled shrimp recipe with a simple marinade that starts with a can of chipotles. The marinade is finished with a mix of ingredients like honey and lime juice. Perfect for summer grilling season or a weeknight taco night. Recipe Highlights Marinade is done in an hour. Shrimp grill […]
When many think of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, windswept beaches, abundant sunshine, Greek ruins and authentic cuisine come to mind. As for me, thoughts of wine are first and foremost! Sicily is mainly known for its dry wines from Etna DOC and easy drinking red and white wines. But there are […]
February 15th – The Michigan Wine Collaborative announces the DREAM launch scheduled for February 24th and 25th. The Michigan Wine Collaborative’s Inclusion and Expansion Committee is releasing a wine that will provide seed funding for the Inclusion and Expansion Education Fund. Launch events will be at GRNoir Wine & Jazz in Grand Rapids on February 24th […]
Smoked Salmon and Dungeness Crab Cakes are what happens when the dynamic duo of Dungeness crab and smoked salmon join forces with a killer wine pairing. This Salmon Cakes recipe is perfect for when you want to stretch your dollar with traditional crab cakes. The combo is absolutely delicious! Smoked Salmon and Dungeness Crab Cakes […]
The wines and foods from Sicily never disappoint and my latest finds were one of the best. Sent as a sample, Donnafugata Mille e una Notte 2018 was brilliant from beginning to end – it’s no wonder it’s part of the winery’s exclusive Icon Wines collection. Also sent as a gift by Donnafugata was a […]