I love tiramisu. So I thought, given the Italian theme behind our Valentine’s Day dinner, it would be an excellent dessert choice. Because I would be cooking everything else from scratch, I cheated and got a pre-made tiramisu cake. Amarone is not a wine that should be paired with dessert. Because of this, I thought …
Tasting the 2005 Fratelli Recchia Ca’Bertoldi Amarone with Food Pairings
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 was suggested in my researching …
2005 Fratelli Recchia Ca’Bertoldi Amarone and Valentine’s Day
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 to create a menu plan …
The Best Mochas EVER!
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 that purpose. Instead, I had …
Involvement Tips: What You Need to Know to Get Started
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 can become easily overwhelmed when …
Blackened Snapper and Sweet Potato and Bacon Soup
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 recipe for sweet potato soup …
Keep the Reasons Women Don’t Leave in Mind When Working with Abuse Victims
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) from leaving such situations. Many …
Shepherd’s Pie
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 got started. I adapted the …
Happy Holidays from Wining Wife!
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!
20 Minute Snuggle Flannel Receiving Blanket
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 for $2.70 a yard. I’m …
