Well, having been tasked to create a fabulous recipe to pair with a truly great wine, here is my result — it’s party, a chocolate party — in your mouth! A sumptuous balance of sweet, tart, bitter, salty goodness, Pair … Continue reading
Here is a quick compendium of nibbles, noshes and cocktails to delight family & friends — the best of theist for the best of the best! Here’s to you! the nibbles cheese plate cheese ball lemon rosemary shortbread crab puffs … Continue reading
The most treasured gifts are homemade — and these are not only treasured but scrumptious as well. Package your bounty in cute containers, which may be a ‘recycled’ bottle or jar, a holiday gift bag, a brown or white lunch … Continue reading
I am regularly tasked with creating recipes to pair with specific wines for winemakers dinners. One of my favorites, as well as my students faves is this scallop recipe. It was inspired by a truly beautiful sparkling rosé wine, of … Continue reading
We recently hosted a fabulous winemaker’s dinner with Juergen Grieb, winemaker and owner of Treveri Cellars in Wapato. His wines are magical, easily paired with food, and a great addition to the holiday season. The lime gelato recipe is mine … Continue reading
My son, the world traveler introduced me to this liqueur, known as Liqor de Ginja, after his first trip to Portugal — we think it tastes like cherry pie in a glass! what a lovely way to end … Continue reading
Autumn is here, time to come inside for a meal that will warm your heart and soul. I like to celebrate the season with … apple cider! Try to find the unfiltered cider at the farm stand, it’s the BEST! … Continue reading
Ahh, the wearing’ o’ the green is upon us, and I am always intrigued with making a dish or two with a bit of Guinness! Why cook with beer? Because it is a unique ingredient. Its carbonation will make for … Continue reading
The Guinness in this soup adds a wonderful richness, with just a slight, yeasty, bitter edge. broccoli, cheese & Guinness soup 12 ounces Irish Cheddar, grated 1 tablespoon Wondra flour 2 cup broccoli flowerets, steamed 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 medium … Continue reading
Guinness beef stew 4 pounds beef round, cut into 1-1/2 inch chunks vegetable oil 8 sliced onions 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 2 stalks celery, in thick slices 4 medium potatoes, in 1-inch pieces 2 medium carrots, in thick slices salt and … Continue reading