Food + Drink
Papas Arrugadas (Wrinkled Potatoes) with Canarian Red Sauce (Mojo Rojo)
I am thinking of where to begin my Canary Island journey with you. There are many angles, the landscape, the food, THE WINE. After going back and forth, I decided to start with a special rustic dish revered in the Canary Islands called Papas Arrugadas which translates to ‘Wrinkled Potatoes’. In the past, Canarians boiled
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Cork Talk
Whipped Feta with Maple Bacon and Toasted Walnut Bruschetta
This Whipped Feta with Maple Bacon and Toasted Walnut Bruschetta has been one of our most requested recipes these past couple of weeks. These delicious appetizers were introduced as a small plate in my Pork and Pinot classes this month. My Pork and Pinot class was focused on introducing guests to the world of Pinot
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Scenes from My Pantry
Scenes from My Pantry: Homemade Hamburger Buns
Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe from King Arthur Baking Lately, I have found myself drawn to baking bread. The baking process induces a sense of calm in my monkey brain. The tactile experience of kneading dough feels grounding, and unlike my other daily tasks, baking bread has clear beginning, middle, and end with a rewarding outcome.
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Food + Drink
Easy Lemon Cookies
One bowl, five ingredients, what’s not to love! These lemon cookies are ready in a snap. Easy Lemon Cookies Makes 15-18 cookies
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Food + Drink
Smoked Salmon Crostini
In my wine classes, I’ve made it a practice to complement each wine served with a small pairing plate. This step is important to me because the experience of food, even if it’s only a couple of bites, can elevate the experience of drinking wine. On the other hand, enjoying a glass of wine without
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Cocktails
Blood Orange Honey Cocktail
My friends it is citrus season. We need to embrace all the beautiful citrus available this time of year, and if you can get your hands on a few blood oranges, I have a cocktail for you. A fun, just strong enough patio pounder perfect for a weekend afternoon with family and friends. Turn up