January 2011
2 posts
Pair Up with La Sommelierre - February 2011
Chocolate and Wine Controversy
Every Valentine’s Day folks ask me if wine and chocolate go together. In my opinion, chocolate is just too sweet for dry wine. But test this yourself; set up an experiment and ask the question, “Does the wine really taste better after eating the chocolate?”
Saving the chocolate for last, here is a menu for a complete Valentine’s Day celebration. Start with a creamy...
Pair Up with La Sommelierre - January 2011
Couch Potato Comfort
Kick back and take it easy as the New Year rolls in and the flurry of activity from the holidays is a distant memory. This is a menu that will be ready when you are.
Early in the day, mix up a cheese ball and put it in the fridge. That way when the game is on you can settle in on the couch with a knife, crackers and a cold beer. Pair this piquant cheese ball with a brown ale....