Tag Archives: Chardonnay

In Praise of Chardonnay

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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On a Mission

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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Skinny Packs a Punch!

So glad to have made it to the Thirsty Girl TGTaste this week. The wines were provided as samples by Skinny Vine. I love these Twitter chats. I love the conversation and I love the opportunity to taste wines that … Continue reading

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Calamari and A Great Chardonnay

I found a terrific recipe the other day for calamari. It looked easy and delicious in it’s simplicity. The recommended accompaniment was bread so I already knew I had a winner. George would love this. I rinsed the calamari and … Continue reading

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Pop’s Seafood Shack

It was my birthday and the middle of a tough week and a tough month. The weather that afternoon was so lovely. We decided an outdoor venue would be fun. It seemed like the perfect night to try out a … Continue reading

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Maryland Crabs and a Great Chardonnay!

If you have never had Maryland blue claw crabs then you are missing out on one of life’s great food experiences. We first had the opportunity to eat these spicy crabs at my sister’s house in Northern Virginia. It was … Continue reading

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Claudio’s and a Great Chardonnay

We spent much of Saturday traveling the East End and particularly the North Fork of Long Island. We stopped at several wineries along the way. The road here is primarily two lane blacktop. Lots of farmstands, vineyards and traffic!! But … Continue reading

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July 4th Weekend!!

This is a weekend that many celebrate with family and friends. BBQ‘s , pool parties and fireworks displays are the thing but if you happen to be on the eastern end of Long Island this 4th of July weekend check … Continue reading

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Making Risotto Is A Labor Of Love

Risotto takes time and attention. You have to watch it every minute. You have to keep stirring, stirring, stirring…The best way to do that is to pour a big glass of wine so that you can hang out by the … Continue reading

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Wine Tasting at Elizabeth Spencer

My daughter Rachel has been living in Napa for the past year and a half working at Redd in Yountville as an assistant pastry chef. She is winding up her time in California and next week will be working her … Continue reading

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