November 2010
2 posts
Pair Up with La Sommelierre - December 2010
Austrian Christmas
It seems like I have been inspired by my mom a lot this year. I guess that is appropriate since she was my first culinary instructor. This meal is an Austro-Hungarian blend and it is paired with the great wines of Austria made from grapes grown near the Hungarian border (my mother’s homeland).
The appetizer for this menu came from a pairing I had at a German restaurant in...
Pair Up with La Sommelierre - November 2010
Southern French Turkey Leftovers
This southern French menu was inspired by the age old question of what to do with the leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. I love the idea of apples, bacon, turkey and cheese all together. I find this meal to be lighter in style and it is confirmed by how well white wines work with the dishes.
Start with a fresh salad made from mixed greens, chopped apple,...