Armchair Travel: Wine Pairing and Books
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that books have been one of my escapes during this super cool pandemic chapter of our…
My Favorite Books of 2021 & an Invite to Read with Me
What a year, y’all. Not quite as recovered from this whole pandemic thing as we’d hope. But, whatcha gonna do? Me? I read. A…
Piedmont Travel: Alba White Truffle Frequently Asked Questions
If you’ve got Piedmont travel planned, don’t miss a chance to experience the storied Alba white truffle. The Alba white truffle is a full…
Alba Italy Guide: One of the best small towns in Piedmont
Alba Italy – your inside scoop on one of the best small towns in Piedmont Italy! The Piedmont region is a haven of gastronomic…
Where to Stay in Barolo Wine Country: Geography, Practicalities
Where to stay in Barolo wine country or the larger Piedmont wine region: an insider’s guide to what you need to know. A question…
Barbera Wine Pairing: Lessons from Piedmont
Barbera wine pairing – that tantalizing acidity makes it oh-so food-friendly! Let’s start our Barbera wine pairing lesson with a look at the grape…
Barbaresco Food Pairing: Lessons from Piedmont
A Barbaresco food pairing lesson, complete with recipes! Okay, so you may have already read our piece on Barolo wine pairing. Since Barbaresco and…
Barolo Wine Pairing: Lessons From Piedmont
Barolo wine pairing lessons – and, don’t forget to apply test your learnings! To get things going, I created a quick and easy food…
Next Piedmont wine delivery: The Mamma Mia Offer!
How ‘bout another Piedmont wine delivery!? We call this the Mamma Mia offer because these wines are…MAMMA MIA!! It’s been 4 months since our…
Denise’s Pressure Cooker Brisket with Molasses BBQ Sauce
Pressure cooker brisket with molasses bbq sauce that’ll blow your mind. And, don’t forget the brisket wine pairing! When I visited Denise of Castello…
Denise’s Delish Brioche Hamburger Buns Recipe
Brioche hamburger buns recipe and your favorite meaty BBQ makes for a mouthwatering masterpiece. Denise of Castello di Sinio treated me to her brioche…
Summer Slaw Recipe for Barbecue
Have we got a summer slaw recipe for you! Who doesn’t love a fresh, creamy slaw in the summer heat? Well, Denise’s summer slaw…
Oven roasted pulled pork recipe with wine pairing
Ready for some fun flavors? Here comes an easy oven roasted pulled pork recipe! Denise of Castello di Sinio decided we should do pulled…
The Most Excellent Pizza and Focaccia Dough Recipe
Bomb pizza and focaccia dough recipe – ya ready!? One thing I learned quickly during lockdown in Italy…pretty much everyone has a recipe for…