Did you know? It’s #ChardDay! I’d like to step outside of the U.S. and celebrate French white wines. French whites, often referred to as “Frenchies”, are the well loved wines made from Chardonnay grapes. “Frenchies” are full, fresh, elegant. and delicate. Taste a New World Chardonnay along side a French Chardonnay and you’ll taste what IContinue reading “À votre santé! #ChardDay”
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Raise a glass to #LanguedocDay!
If you follow my blog or tweets, then you know that there’s a soft spot in my heart for kitschy foodie holidays (it’s the perfect excuse to try something new and to take part in online discussions). Well, today’s no exception… It’s Languedoc Day! A little background: Languedoc (pronounced “long-dock”) wine region is located inContinue reading “Raise a glass to #LanguedocDay!”
Recipe: Italian Meatballs make Friends
I’ve been thinking about sharing this recipe for a while and today seems like a good day… it’s National Garlic Day! These recipes were shared to me by my good friend, Margie Larocca. She invited me over one rainy day to learn how to make her family recipe of Italian Meatballs and Tomato Sauce. Marge’s mother-in-law hadContinue reading “Recipe: Italian Meatballs make Friends”
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