Tag: cooking

Vina Olabarri Spanish Tempranillo wine pairs perfectly with Tapas.

Tapas, Tempranillo and Tests

Check out two easy Spanish tapas recipes and some insight about a Rioja Tempranillo wine and preparing for test time.

Domaine Arnauld Baillot Pinot Noir

When the Wine Inspires the Dish

Thinking in Reverse Today, I’m going to talk about how a delicious French Pinot Noir inspired me to make Broiled Salmon with Beurre Blanc. Be forewarned that if you’re counting calories, this…

Nanaimo Bars, Butter Tarts, and Why I Blog

Recipes for two of my favorite Canadian desserts: Nanaimo Bars and Butter Tarts. Read the reason why I blog and how it’s help me overcome loss.

Risotto, Running and REM

Virtual Travel to a Piemonte vineyard is the perfect way to escape from pandemic-related bad dreams. Enhance your daydreams and enjoy a wine pairing lunch with Barbaresco wine and Risotto with Sausage.

The Cookie Has Crumbled: Chocolate Chip Cookies and History

Fast and easy recipe for chocolate chip cookies and the history of this favorite sweet treat. Plus, while staying at home, life seems to be crumbling apart, I’ve added links to some crisis hotlines and mental health resources.

Garnacha and Another Quixotic Wine Pairing Adventure

Once again, I’m taking #MyArtEscape overseas! What better way to prepare for a trip to Spain than to dive into the pot and uncork some knowledge? Ole! I’m not sure which came…

Grape Expectations: Metaphors and Correlations

It’s 81°f (27.22°c) in South Florida. With heat on the rise, my palate is definitely springing forward – grilling and chilling with a glass of rosé in my hand and swapping out…

Lavender, Leather and Lactic Acid

It’s been awhile since I blogged or spent time in my kitchen, apart from preparing something quick for the sake of sustenance and getting me through one work day and into the…