All day long it rained…and rained…and rained some more. My parents and I decided to call it an early night and have 5pm cocktail hour.Russian Jack 2008 Sauvignon Blanc (brought to me while I finished blogging! THANKS DAD!)A couple of pieces of Farmer’s Market Bread and Olive Oil/Herb Dip.Pan-seared Chicken Breast, Corn on the Cob [...]
After a long week at work, I left early on Friday to buy wine and enjoy the sunshine. I purchased this lovely bottle of 2008 Remoissenet Cuvee Tradition 100% Chardonnay to share with my parents. I’ve had my eye on this bottle of wine for a while now. I love a nice oaked Chardonnay. This [...]
Pan-seared Coho Salmon with Blackberry Glaze. Arugula, Walnut and Blackberry Salad. Corn on the Cob. Cayuga Ridge Cuvee. Last week “The Nest” brought you Cold Peanut Noodle Salad. This week features one of the seasons best: Homegrown Blackberries. Picking 3-quarts of blackberries over the weekend caused me to get creative. So pour yourself a glass [...]
I have an obsession with food, cooking and wine. It was only natural that I named my new skillet. I shall call him Scotty. Tonight he was christened with a new dish. Blueberry Peach CobblerYes, this is made with whole wheat flour and it was fantastic.Especially with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream that [...]
Bummed out mood be gone! So yesterday, I was not exactly in the best spirits. It happens sometimes, right? Luckily the company of family and the comfort of food have the ability to move mountains. After some reassuring words from my parents, I enjoyed a luxurious glass of my most recent favorite French Chardonnay, Trouillet [...]
Single girl, working to make ends meet– I am the perfect candidate for someone looking to pawn off their leftovers. Every time I go home or to a family function I am sent back with copious amounts of food that I could never single-handedly conquer. I always appreciate the thought and having “ready made” food [...]
Fava beans and wine…yes please! After a killer bike ride with my dad, I got all gussied up and went to a wine tasting. We came back with Pomello and Russian Jack Pinot Noir. I had a glass of Pomello while prepping my fava bean, asparagus, mint and pecorino salad. And a touch more with [...]
This afternoon a meeting invitation popped up on my computer with the subject line “Ice Cream” and the event details stating: “Come join us in Conference Room 1 to kick the weekend off right.” Imagine me jumping out from my cubicle and prancing around like a 5 year old. Ice cream is my favorite food. [...]
Why yes, I did just make a Spice Girls reference…super. I was having one of those “blah-humm-drum-blah-blah-blah” days. I needed to spice up my life. Literally. When I am bored, have free time or need a change of pace, I turn to the kitchen. I like to experiment with new dishes and let my culinary [...]
I don’t even know where to start. The cold, rainy and miserable day left me craving the comforts of home. I had my gym bag packed but the moment I stepped outside after work, I knew that what I really needed was sweat pants and a good book. I drove directly back to my apartment [...]
