Approachable, everyday recipes
This Mother’s Day is a really special one because it’s my first one being a mom. The thought behind the day is so special – show mom how much you love her and that you notice everything she does for you all year. I thought it would be fun to put together some ideas for delicious treats and presents for the occasion.
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Happy Friday! I hope everyone is having a great week – it’s finally warmer and sunny in Columbus so we’ve been taking full advantage! I’ve been cooking and drinking some great things lately, many of which haven’t made the blog, so I thought I would share. I hope it inspires something delicious for you this weekend!
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Even though Valentine’s day will look different for most of us this year, there’s no reason we can’t make it fun and festive! Whether you’re celebrating with a significant other or family or a few close friends, I’ve got you covered with recipe and wine ideas!
To make it feel extra festive, why not buy a course, like an appetizer or dessert to support your favorite local restaurant and then make the rest. I also love the idea of ordering dinner from your favorite restaurant and making a fancy dessert!
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David Sipress Cartoon from The New Yorker
Is anyone intimidated by white wine? Red wine, sure, I feel like I kind of know what I’m talking about, or at least know what I like. But white wine? Forget about it. I think my intimidation stemmed from not knowing much about it or finding a white wine I truly enjoyed. Then it was 90 degrees out and suddenly I decided, this was the summer I was going to learn about white wine.
My first step was to go to my local wine store, The Twisted Vine and ask for help. This was the best thing I did. I told one of the owners my feelings on white wine and what I liked and didn’t like. I don’t like Chardonnay because I don’t like the oaky-ness of it. I don’t like Riesling because I don’t like super sweet wines. And I don’t like Pinot Grigio because I don’t think it tastes like much. Turns out I’m not alone.
The owner started asking me more questions and we came to the conclusion that I like white wines that are crisp and have mineral undertones. This lead to my new found love of French white wines. He suggested a few to try, all under $15 a bottle (score!). I bought a few (or 6) bottles and began my “research.” I can honestly say I enjoyed all the French white wines I took home. More importantly, I’m not so intimidated by white wines anymore. When I’m out to dinner I stick to the French whites, from a region I have had a few bottles from, and have continuously had good luck.
The process of finding wine you enjoy can be intimidating when it should be fun. Here are some of my suggestions to finding wine you love:
Cheers!