The Finger Lakes Wine Country Rieslings ROCK! In fact, the wines are so unique that when planning a Riesling dinner, I let the wines guide my menu selection. Of the three wines I was serving, the Atwater Estate 2010 Riesling was the most intriguing to me. I’ve only had the opportunity to sample a few [...]
Let me tell you about our dinner last night. I’ve been craving avocado. My mom harvested a bunch of asparagus from her garden. I searched for a recipe that would include both, and that would pair well with Riesling… And my trusty Bon Appetit had a recipe that met the requirements. I love when that [...]
It’s official: I’VE DISCOVERED THE BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS! (No offense to my daily-beloved oatmeal, banana and peanut butter powerhouse breakfast, but sometimes savory morning meals take the cake. Errr….”take the bacon”? I need a better analogy.) Toasted Ciabatta with Gruyere Cheese topped with Seared Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus, a Poached Egg and Truffle Oil (That little [...]
Food tastes even better when it is the fuel for hours of conversation with family. Our Easter Sunday dinner lasted 4-hours. Time filled with stories, memories and laughter. Miticana De Oveja (Favorite Spanish Sheep’s Milk) and West Country Vintage Farmhouse Cheddar (English 2 year) Like any good family get-together, we started with some delicious cheeses, [...]
For the past week or so I have been doing a “home study”, with Kevin Zraly as my guide in an attempt to expand my wine knowledge. From the terroir, to the history, to the taste, I am captivated by the wonderful world of wine. It is a subject matter that I plan to continue [...]
