Your best self plans to go to the greenmarket or local family-owned health food store to buy groceries for the week. You might subscribe to a recipe newsletter or even a meal kit delivery service. Reality sets in, however, and work runs late or social obligations get in the way of everything else. Suddenly it’s … Continue reading Wine Pairings For America’s Top Seamless Orders→

Because you don’t already have enough liquid in you. There are a lot articles out there talking about the challenges of pairing soup with wine. Yes, the last thing you need when you’re working on a nice soup belly is more liquid. Yes, the interplay of broths, bases, and ingredients can leave even a seasoned … Continue reading Delicious Wines to Pair With Soup→

Red meat, red wine. Light meat, white wine. It’s the basic principle of wine pairing. So what on Earth do you do if you’re a vegetarian? No fear, friends, here’s a simple guide to help you pair your meatless meals with ease.   The basic rule of thumb is to consider the flavor source of … Continue reading Vegetarian Wine Pairings→

When it comes to wine pairing, there aren’t many rules that we’re particularly picky about. For the most part, we say that if it tastes good to you, then it’s a perfect pairing. Even so, some people will insist on finding the “right” pairing. The general goal of wine pairing is to highlight certain flavors … Continue reading Common Wine Pairing Mistakes→

If you’re wondering which wine to pair with curry, you’re not alone. There are probably more opinions about the matter than there are types of curry from “wine is never a good idea* to *any wine you like*. There are three things I’d bear in mind: * How hot the curry is. Clearly it’s easier … Continue reading What Wine To Drink With Curry – My Top 5 Picks→

“This is a tasty and colorful relish for cranberries. I make up a batch of a dozen jars around Christmas for friends and neighbors.” Ingredients 45 m 24 servings 64 cals 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 cup dry red wine 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries, rinsed and sorted 1 cinnamon stick 2 tablespoons orange zest, … Continue reading Cranberry Red Wine Relish→

Steak is the ideal foil for a good red but is there a perfect match? You could simply say the one you most enjoy but it also depends on the cut and the way you cook it. The rarer a steak is the more it will lessen the sensation of tannin in any accompanying wine. … Continue reading My 5 Top Wine And Steak Pairing Tips→

There was once no point in thinking about wine in the context of cauliflower. It was a vegetable. It was bland – except arguably in cauliflower cheese – but now it’s roasted, fried, spiced and partnered by other exotic and flavourful ingredients. It has become the focus of a meal and deserves its own wine … Continue reading The Best Wine Pairings For Cauliflower→

It’s a little ironic that just as Trump is planning a wall to keep the Mexicans OUT we cant get enough of Mexican food at the moment. Especially tacos. I’ve been to two of London’s new openings lately – Breddos Tacos and El Pastor which have given me an insight into the best pairings for this incredibly moreish street … Continue reading 6 Of The Best Drinks To Pair With Tacos→

Crème brûlée: A sweet treat Crème brûlée is a classic favorite. It works well for dinner parties because you can easily customize it depending on what fresh ingredients you have on hand. Keep in mind that crème brûlée is a gentle dessert — you don’t want to pair it with a bold wine or you’ll lose … Continue reading 4 Delicious Treats That Pair Well With Wine→