#2DaysInSeattle

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Have you heard about #2DaysInSeattle? If not, where have you been? Rick Bakas, fellow Certified Sommelier and food and wine pairing nut (ummmm, sounds familiar right?) is giving away a 2 day trip to Seattle. #Booyah The question to answer? What will you do with $500 and 2 days in Seattle?   That’s an easy [...]

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Pear, Brie & Arugula Quesadilla with Sancerre Wine

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 The Food Want to make a unique appetizer that will impress any party or dinner guest? I think a rich and delicious triple cream Brie quesadilla will do the trick. Not only is this quesadilla appetizer easy and fast to make, it is full of flavor and texture. The pear adds a little sweetness and crunch, [...]

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Drunken Fruit Salsa

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Spice up your dinner with this zesty tropical fruit salsa. Spicy hot and not too sweet, this drunken fruit salsa is jammed packed with fruits, avocado, grilled peppers and tequila. Perfect for dipping tortilla chips and even better over grilled fish, chicken or pork. What’s not to love about tequila in your salsa? It gives this sweet [...]

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Chunky pearl tomato and cucumber salad

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One thing is for sure; there is no shortage of delicious tomatoes and cucumbers in the summer. My garden is fully loaded with these summer time veggies and I take full advantage of them throughout the season. Whether or not you get these abundant veggies from your own garden, local farmers market or grocery store, [...]

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Virtual Summer Dinner Party

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Summer dinner parties with good food and wine? Yes please! I have partnered up with a few other writers for a Virtual Summer Dinner Party. The best part about this Summer Dinner Party? I don’t have to cook a thing. All I have to do is bring the wine. Works for me! Each contributing writer to [...]

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Winter Cheese Plate + Wine Pairings

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If there is one thing that I like just as much as wine, it has to be cheese. Wine + Cheese = A Match Made in Heaven Depending on the time of year, I nibble on different cheeses. During the cooler winter months, I lean towards richer, creamier and more aged cheeses. It’s also a [...]

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General Food + Wine Pairing Guide ~ Free Printable!

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Pairing your food with the appropriate wine is not always easy. Everyone’s palates are different and there is usually more than one right choice. However, you can follow my simple guide here and stop wondering which varietal of wine to serve with your favorite foods! Click the link below or the picture to get your [...]

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Pizza & Pinot Noir Pairing

Fall Rustic Flatbread Pizza

  Earthy leeks, rich Gruyere cheese, salty Prosciutto and spicy baby arugula paired with Decoy by Duckhorn Pinot Noir. This is truly a match made in heaven! Head on over to Momtastic to check out my Fall Rustic Flatbread Pizza recipe and read my review of Decoy by Duckhorn Pinot Noir!

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Soup ~ Pinot Noir Pairing

Chicken, Tortellini, Spinach Soup

A fast, healthy and delicious soup great for weeknight dinners or lunch with friends! I serve Mark West Pinot Noir when I make this soup! Head on over to Momtastic to check out my Chicken, Tortellini and Spinach Soup recipe and read my review of Mark West Pinot Noir!

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