When winter hits, all I want is warm comforting meals. Dinners that will coat my throat and stomach and make me feel all cozy inside. Hearty proteins that will fill me up and keep me content until breakfast the next morning. Meals like chili or spaghetti and meatballs. A thick, rich risotto or savory stew.… Continue reading Red Wine Lamb Chops with Dried Fruit
Tag: red wine
The Bishop Cocktail
Usually this time of year, I’m preparing for three big dinners: Hanukkah, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. But I don’t just plan the food, I also plan the drinks. I mean, let’s be honest, no meal is complete without a great cocktail. Sure, there is always a bottle (or three) of wine, but no one… Continue reading The Bishop Cocktail
Kitty Highball
Low ABV (alcohol by volume) cocktails are all the rage right now. According to several sources including Liquor.com and Punch magazine, more and more bars are including these types of drinks on their menus, because more and more people want to have a cocktail that doesn’t wipe them out after they finish it. If you’re… Continue reading Kitty Highball
A Trip to Oxnard – the Wineries
I know Friday is usually devoted to a classic cocktail, but since the Oxnard Visitors Bureau sent me up to Oxnard to experience all it has to offer, I thought I’d devote today’s post to its wineries. That’s right, Oxnard has wineries; with wine tastings. It’s actually a large part of the Ventura County Wine… Continue reading A Trip to Oxnard – the Wineries
Grilled Citrus Sangria
Since it’s been so hot, cold drinks have been at the top of my list these days and nothing’s better cold than a tall glass of sangria. You’re probably thinking “Sangria? “That’s not a classic cocktail. That’s something I order at the Mexican restaurant when I go out to eat.” While that’s true, it’s also… Continue reading Grilled Citrus Sangria
Red Wine Risotto with Clams
A little over a year ago I started working for Sheknows.com writing a daily dinner column called “Tonight’s Dinner”. I’ve had such a good time writing for them and creating these recipes, I thought I’d start sharing some of my favorites with you. From now on every Monday I will pick my favorite recipe from… Continue reading Red Wine Risotto with Clams