Choosing wines to serve at a Thanksgiving table can be a stressful decision. Turkey, a challenging bird (with it's flavor-disparate white and dark meats), never seems to pair well with any one wine. The traditional side dishes of sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and stuffing only lend to a meal that can often seem impossible to pair. Here are a few ideas that can help to alleviate your Turkey Day wine angst. (…)
Gougeres, the popular savory cheese puff, are typically made with Comte cheese. When prepared with Roquefort, the cheese mellows, providing a delightfully pungent and mildly salty flavor that's ideal when paired with a dry rose. (…)
Looking for the perfect way to match hors d'oeuvres and wine for your next get together? Once a month, we will share with you an appetizer and wine pairing that's made in heaven…starting with a Prosciutto Wrapped Crudite paired with a Chardonnay blend, as suggested by Giada De Laurentiis. (…)
Think a wine tasting party has to be a stuffy affair? Not at all! The following are a few suggestions on how you can host a fun & casual wine tasting party of your own. (…)
We used to think so too, but it's illogical to think that one wine could fit with hundreds of cheeses, all made with varying flavors and intensities, especially when you consider the thousands of wines made with even more variety of character. Therefore, we took it upon ourselves this weekend to join a fine panel of experts our good friends in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, armed with our travel friendly Soiree Cheese Board, a nice selection of cheeses, a thinly sliced baguette, along with a Zinfandel, a Chardonnay, and a Riesling. (…)
If this is your first time cooking with wine, start with a mainstream white or red like Marsala or Barolo. Avoid using cooking wine because it is salty and overpriced. (…)
Choosing a wine to cook with is just as important and the wine you choose to accompany your meal. Wine is commonly used to add a subtle flavoring or a powerful zest to a dish. (…)
Pairing wines with food can be really tons of fun. Open a bottle, pour a glass of wine, sit back and consider the possibilities.
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