I’ll be the first to admit that I am a sucker for an attractive wine label and an intriguing name. … lesson learned… fun labels and names are not such a smart way to purchase wine.
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Affordably Good Wines with Unique Names and Labels
January 27th, 2012Chinese New Year Dumplings (Jiaozi) – 2012 Year of the Dragon
January 27th, 2012Speaking of complex and smooth, think outside the tea cup for a second and consider what wine might go with your jiaozi. The jiaozi are quite delicate, with no strong spicing, except some white pepper so a crisp white wine with body, creaminess and a little zing matches well. I tried the lovely 2008 Smoking Loon Chardonnay ($7) with it and hit nirvana. Big tropical aromatics of papaya, honey and tangerine suit those little dumplings just fine. For some reason this Chardonnay L-O-V-E-S spicier dishes. You’ll love it, trust me…
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Wines to Drink with Indian food
January 27th, 2012Don’t be afraid to serve wine with Indian food. The right wine can enhance any meal, especially spicy Indian meals. The complex flavors — spicy, sweet, salty — and layered flavors in Indian dishes make food and wine pairing challenging. It’s not impossible however, just follow a few guidelines…
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Chefs Recipes: Pan Seared Halibut with Cherry and Poblano Salsa
January 23rd, 2012Recipe compliments of Russell’s Restaurant (Bothell, WA) | Russell Lowell, Executive Chef and Owner
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Recipe: Healthy Spicy Stuffed Eggplant
January 21st, 2012Think you’re the only one scrambling to figure out what’s for dinner tonight? …
A Box of Community Wellness
January 21st, 2012Don put aside his corporate job to work on his dream. Within 6 months Harvest2U was born and he hasn’t had anything but positive thoughts about what it is doing for the community and how he might expand it in the future…
The Spa “Ahhh” Experience Aji Spa, Phoenix, Arizona
December 31st, 2011…the world’s most authentic Native American spa services. If they sold spa condos there, I’d be interested, that is how good it is…
The Art of Champagne Tasting: Thornton Winery
December 31st, 2011Champagne, of all wines, is an indulgent everyday treat: Find the style you like and drink it. Regularly. As in every day. Be adventurous! Try the Thornton 2004 Brut Reserve ($38) with Chinese food or Thai instead of a Gewürztraminer.
Death by Chocolate Cupcakes: A ‘Cupcake Wars’ wanta be
December 31st, 2011Ever wonder what it takes to be on one of the Food Network’s shows?
Blood Orange Vodka Mustard Shrimp
December 31st, 2011Courtesy of Chef Kelly Macdonald of the Napa Valley Wine Train.
