Tasting the 2005 Fratelli Recchia Ca’Bertoldi Amarone with Food Pairings Ronda Bowen, February 25, 2014 We paired the 2005 Fratelli Recchia Ca’Bertoldi Amarone* with Pasta e Fagioli, Steak Gorgonzola, Rosemary Potatoes, Mushrooms in Red Wine Sauce, and Parmesan Cheese with Honey and Balsamic Vinegar drizzle. We decanted the wine and left it to breathe for an hour before dinner so that it could open up, as… Continue Reading
2005 Fratelli Recchia Ca’Bertoldi Amarone and Valentine’s Day Ronda Bowen, February 24, 2014 What better a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with great food and great wine? When I received a free bottle of 2005 Fratelli Recchia Ca’Bertoldi Amarone from Wine Chateau*, I immediately set out to create a menu that would pair well with it. As you well know, I like… Continue Reading
The Best Mochas EVER! Ronda Bowen, February 12, 2014 Last night, I wanted chocolate – in a big way. I also wanted coffee. We also had some Strauss Dairy heavy cream that wanted to be used soon. I’d sort of intended to use it for ice cream, but I hadn’t yet gotten around to using it for… Continue Reading
Causes & Community Involvement Tips: What You Need to Know to Get Started Ronda Bowen, February 12, 2014December 11, 2021 So you want to get involved with your community, but you’re not sure where you should start. You’re not alone! It can be daunting to choose a cause, know who to talk to, or join in on a fundraiser. There are so many different worthy organizations to choose from, one… Continue Reading
Blackened Snapper and Sweet Potato and Bacon Soup Ronda Bowen, February 10, 2014 Blackened red snapper is delicious. If you haven’t yet tried it, I highly recommend it. We enjoyed this meal with Meyer lemon martinis. In creating the blackened snapper, I wondered what I would pair with it, as I wanted something different from collard greens or kale. I came across the… Continue Reading
Causes & Community Keep the Reasons Women Don’t Leave in Mind When Working with Abuse Victims Ronda Bowen, January 28, 2014December 11, 2021 In Care2’s article, 10 Reasons Why Women Dont Leave Their Abusers, a salient point is made. When we’re working with victims of abuse, we need to keep in mind not only will not everyone leave such a situation but that there are even barriers to leaving that keep women (and men)… Continue Reading
Shepherd’s Pie Ronda Bowen, January 22, 2014 What do you do when it’s chilly out and you want something other than soup? My solution was to make a shepherd’s pie. This would be great with a general red table wine, although we enjoyed it with Sierra Nevada Crystal Wheat beer. The recipe was pretty easy once I… Continue Reading
Happy Holidays from Wining Wife! Ronda Bowen, December 26, 2013 I’ll be back after the new year. For now, I’ve been enjoying the new addition to the family. I hope everyone is having a LOVELY holiday season! Continue Reading
20 Minute Snuggle Flannel Receiving Blanket Ronda Bowen, November 2, 2013 Today, I made 7 receiving blankets for the new baby on the way. We’re having a girl, and I’m really excited since it will be a new experience after having the amazing Tiger Boy (who is now 15!!!). I found some really cute snuggle fabric at Joann’s Fabric on sale… Continue Reading
Soap! Making Soap from a Kit Ronda Bowen, October 14, 2013October 9, 2015 For a while now, I’ve wanted to play around with the art of making spa gift items – things like body lotions, soaps, candles, scrubs, and more – from scratch. I recently had an excuse to put together a gift box of such items, but decided I’d keep things easy… Continue Reading