Featuring: Veuve du Vernay Ice RosĂ© – the French Sparkler That Saves the Day I just woke up the day after Thanksgiving, and for the first time in 48 hours… my shoulders are no longer glued to my ears. It’s over. We survived. Bless the turkey, bless the guests, and bless whoever invented stretchy Leggings. […]
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While most people are wrestling a turkey, elbows-deep in butter and questionable family traditions, I’m over here stirring a bubbling pot of my chicken, shrimp, and sausage gumbo like some sort of holiday kitchen witch. Honestly, gumbo is so much easier than rinsing, stuffing, basting, flipping, whispering compliments to, and otherwise begging a turkey to
I was invited to one of my good friends’ dinner parties — which, in my world, is basically the Olympics of socializing. I was excited to see everyone, laugh a little, sip a little, and of course, show up with my signature pasta salad. Yes, the pasta salad — the one I made last year
Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon with Beef Brisket: A Story of a Perfect Pairing Read More »
Light, fruity, food-friendly… and honestly, a little underrated. If wines had personalities, Gamay would be the fun friend who shows up to the party with snacks, great energy, and zero drama. It’s light, vibrant, and impossible not to like — the kind of wine that practically says, “Relax, babe, we’re here to have fun.” What
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There doesn’t need to be a special occasion to open sparkling wine — but it certainly helps if there’s good lighting and a snack nearby. Whether it’s a dinner party, a random Tuesday, or a gathering where you’re bracing yourself for unsolicited life advice, bubbles are always the right answer. Sparkling wine is the easiest
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I had the opportunity to pour wine at the Piggly Wiggly in Fairhope, Alabama — yes, you heard that correctly. Wine tasting. At the Pig. If that doesn’t say “Life is full of surprises,” I don’t know what does. Now, if you’re not familiar with Fairhope, you might think I was somewhere deep in the
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Coffee & Wine: A Surprisingly Perfect Pair Ever notice how a great cup of coffee and a fine glass of wine share more than just a morning—or evening—ritual? Both fuel conversation, elevate experiences, and show off serious craftsmanship. And with National Wine Day (February 18th) sneaking up on us, why not celebrate both in style?
Wine, Dinner… and Then Coffee? Yes, please. Read More »
When Dinner Decides You Some nights you feel inspired and elegant…And other nights, you open the fridge and realize dinner is simply about survival. Tonight’s menu began with: This is not a plan — this is destiny. If you’ve got a lemony chicken marinade somewhere in your brain (or scribbled on a Post-it), now’s the
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There are some shows you watch quietly by yourself, and then there are the shows you watch with friends — the ones where half the fun is pausing every few minutes to say, “Do you remember this part?” The Sopranos is definitely one of those shows. It’s comfort TV wrapped in family chaos, questionable decisions,
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Let’s talk about these adorable little mini bottles—Champagne/Sparkling Wine Splits.They’re like the fun-sized candy bars of the wine world. Same delicious bubbly joy… just in a smaller, more reasonable portion.(Reasonable… depending on who we’re talking about. Splits are typically ¼ to ½ the size of a full Champagne bottle.They still have the classic cork and
A Champagne Split? Don’t mind if I do. Read More »
