Category Archives: Food

Two New Winners From Ghirardelli

Posted on September 13, 2013 by wineonmymind

My mother is a confirmed chocoholic and sweet lover. I grew up amidst a plethora of Hostess, Drake’s and Entenmann’s products as well as a wide assortment of chocolate bars and candies. Our freezer was always filled with a variety … Continue reading →

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Pursuing Pinotage!

Posted on May 15, 2013 by wineonmymind

I have been obsessed with this wine since the New York Wine Expo. I have been dreaming of Pinotage. I have been lusting for the earthy aromas and long full bodied finish of this South African beauty. Pinotage is an … Continue reading →

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A Knock Your Socks Off Pinot Noir

Posted on May 4, 2013 by wineonmymind

Yesterday was a pretty tough day all around. It started with the dog. He’s been acting weird lately. He won’t come when I call him. When he is outside he will run to the back  door barking to come back … Continue reading →

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Best. Fried. Chicken. Ever.

Posted on April 14, 2013 by wineonmymind

We spent last weekend in Connecticut with family- who also happen to be friends. An amazing and awesome coincidence !! Lucky us- they also happen to love food and wine. Umm… Wait- maybe that IS the reason they are friends! … Continue reading →

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Matzoh Balls-Cheese Balls – Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off!

Posted on March 24, 2013 by wineonmymind

My family celebrates both Passover and Easter. This year my personal work schedule does not allow me to make a Passover Seder. I thought to make it on the Sunday before the official start of the holiday but that day … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Chardonnay

Posted on March 17, 2013 by wineonmymind

I had eagerly been awaiting my delivery of wines from Passaggio. I dutifully tracked my package on the UPS website. Expected delivery was Thursday.  I waited.  I waited and waited. At 7PM I went on the UPS website again and … Continue reading →

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Loving My Weekend- New York Wine Expo Style!!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by wineonmymind

This Saturday I attended the New York Wine Expo. Hundreds of wines to taste and some interesting foods to sample. We got there just as the Expo opened on Saturday and for that first hour it was not as crowded … Continue reading →

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My Big Fat Fish Sauce Wine Pairing

Posted on February 17, 2013 by wineonmymind

I have had a bottle of fish sauce sitting on my kitchen counter for awhile now. It continues to beckon to me but I really have been consciously avoiding it. I bought it because I wanted to experiment with Asian … Continue reading →

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A Valentine for Wine Lovers

Posted on February 7, 2013 by wineonmymind

Okay – can you stand one more of these? I promise this is the last one. But very soon it will be Valentine’s Day and what better than chocolate and wine to celebrate. Let me say that again. Chocolate and … Continue reading →

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On a Mission

Posted on January 20, 2013 by wineonmymind

I am a woman on a mission. Wine Salt. Red Wine Cake and now… Biscotti with Wine!!! I am on a quest for all things wine.  You all know the old saying – ” I cook with wine – sometimes … Continue reading →

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