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Domane Wachau: Gruner Veltliner
One of the best aspects of attending Sommelier school is trying so many different wines. Not only different wines, but wines from all over the world. My new favorite white wine to pair with... Continue reading »
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Rachel = MIA
You may have noticed that I have been posting a lot less on this site than I usually do. However, you also probably know the reason why. Being a wife, a work-at-home-mom (yes that’s right, I no... Continue reading »
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Broccoli, Bacon & Mushroom Quiche
Bacon? Broccoli and Crimini Mushrooms? Gruyere Cheese? All of those delicious ingredients are jammed packed into this homemade quiche. This mouth watering quiche is a perfect dish for your Easter... Continue reading »
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Quick & Healthy Lentil Soup
What is your #1 priority for a weeknight dinner? Fast? Healthy? Full of flavor? A nice hearty helping of vegetables? If so, you will love my Quick & Healthy Lentil Soup. I purchase the... Continue reading »
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Brie, Prosciutto, Pear & Apricot Chutney Grilled Cheese
Why yes I am on a Grilled Cheese mission. A mission to come up with as many different grilled cheese sandwiches as possible. That are all to die for and delicious. In case you missed my other melted... Continue reading »
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Minestrone Soup
I love soup. I love vegetables. Therefore, I love vegetable soups! Especially my Minestrone Soup! My rendition of this classic soup is full of flavor and healthy vegetables. Kale, cabbage, carrots,... Continue reading »
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Grilled Cheese with Prosciutto & Gruyere
I have been on a Grilled Cheese Sandwich rampage lately. I mean who doesn’t like melted cheese? I love to play with different flavor combinations. And of course I love to pair these yummy... Continue reading »
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Wine Humor
I passed a gas station today and saw the following: $4.53 Are you kidding me!??!?!? I drive a big Yukon Denali which will now cost me well over $100 to fill up. So, I have a very important... Continue reading »
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Monday Madness
I have had zero time to get any writing done. ZERO. I have a long list of wine reviews and delicious recipes to share with all of you, but haven’t had time to share them with you over the last... Continue reading »
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And then she was 5….
Today, February 22nd, my sweet little Sadie Lady turns 5 years old. FIVE. How did that happen? It seems like just yesterday I was holding her tiny little body, rocking her back and forth, next to her... Continue reading »
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2010 Epilogue North Coast Chardonnay
I love being ahead of the game. I do believe that I was one of the first people to try the 2010 Epilogue Chardonnay. You know because I have a slight obsession with Wine.com. And I of course drank... Continue reading »
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Grilled Cheese Goddess
Who said a Grilled Cheese Sandwich has to be boring? My Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are anything but boring. In fact, they are down right delicious. Heaven on earth. I will be sharing a handful of... Continue reading »
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Project 365: Week 7
Still exhausted people! Night school is…for lack of a better term: kicking my ass. Don’t get me wrong, I love it and I am learning a TON. But still….EXHAUSTED.Project 365: Week 7,... Continue reading »
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Mediterranean Pizza
You made it through another week, so you know what that means right? PIZZA!!!! With wine of course! We have pizza every Friday night in this house. It’s fast, easy and delicious. Not to... Continue reading »
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Winter Cheese Plate + Wine Pairings
If there is one thing that I like just as much as wine, it has to be cheese. Wine + Cheese = A Match Made in Heaven Depending on the time of year, I nibble on different cheeses. During the cooler... Continue reading »
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2010 Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir
I love a food friendly wine. Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir is just that type of wine. Food friendly, but also delicious all on its own. Perhaps my favorite thing about this wine is the incredible... Continue reading »
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Project 365: Week 6
As I looked through my iPhone, (since I no longer use a regular camera) to choose pictures for Project 365 this week, I realized something. This week was totally and completely insane. Although I... Continue reading »
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Valentine’s Day Wines: Be Naughty or Nice!
If you know me at all, you know that I like to have a good time. I love to laugh. I love to be snarky. I can be naughty…sometimes. Okay maybe a lot of the time. Which is why I just can’t... Continue reading »
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2010 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier
I love a bright, lush wine to pair with weeknight dinners. Pine Ridge Vineyards has created a delicious everyday white wine. The 2010 Chenin Blanc + Viognier blend. The Chenin Blanc (79%) brings the... Continue reading »
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Roasted Winter Vegetable Soup
My absolute favorite way to cook vegetables is by roasting them. Roasting vegetables brings out all of their natural, delicious flavors. All while keeping the nutrients. I roast vegetables during all... Continue reading »
