If drinking Pinot Noir all the time makes me boring, then I don’t want to be exciting. While some have disappointed lately, I don’t let that stop me from seeking out new renditions. While most of the ones I try come from California—easy access, better discounts—I always enjoy the change of pace when venturing out […]
We had quite the tasty meal the other evening. My brother once ate most of the leftovers from a wine pairing dinner I made for my mom and her bunko group. Jeremy’s first experience with duck left quite an impression on him, and he’s asked me several times since, when can he have ‘that bird’ again. […]
We sampled the 2003 Domaine Serene Fleur de Lis Pinot Noir yesterday, and I have to say, it was one of the most unusual Pinots I’ve tasted in a while. The first sniff reminded me of something familiar, an alcoholic beverage other than wine. At first, I thought it was Scotch–maybe the peet–but I don’t drink […]
I’m always talking about the Italian part of my heritage: making Nana’s spaghetti and meatballs for people, writing about it, planning a visit there….when/if the dollar improves. I also have a lot of German in me; however, I’ve never felt the same attachment. When I visited Europe as a teenager–who did not drink and was a […]
Hmmm, it really does seem that I’m getting to be a one-grape kinda girl. After the last post, I realized that there were two recent Pinot Noir sightings that I hadn’t written about yet. To my delight, BK picked up a Spatburgunder at The Wine Mine last week. Then on Sunday, I was highly disappointed when […]
The other day I watched the Barefoot Contessa make a tuna salad with avocado and spicy lime dressing that looked divine. So after BK and I spent the afternoon at a local farmer’s market and The Wine Mine, we stopped at Whole Paycheck for a few things, including a thick steak of ahi tuna. With […]
The other night, BK and I were on the same wine page when I decided that he would do something yummy with the duck breasts that had been thawing all day. We both had the 2005 Ponzi Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley in mind. As usual, I stuck my nose in the glass first, breathing in the […]
In my last Jackson Free Press column, I talked about getting over the overindulgence of the holiday season and shooting for a healthier meal plan. This is true through January, cause if you’ve been anything like me, these gloomy days of cold and rain have made it harder to exercise. Since I can’t cut wine […]
Here are the last few scenes from my trip back to Mississippi.
Celebrating the holidays twice really gives cause for guilt about calorie overload. When we had the fried turkey, my mom made all my favorites: macaroni and cheese, broccoli rice, asparagus casserole, and cornbread stuffing. You know—comfort food—full of butter, cheese, and mama’s love. As […]
The sparkling red I picked up from Domaine Chandon is the perfect holiday wine. First off, it’s red, so it’s the right color. Secondly, it’s bubbly–so the festivity is built in. This one, made from Pinot Noir and Zinfandel, bends itself closer to the characteristics of the second grape: chocolate, rich raspberry, and overall fullness. […]
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