If you love oysters, you may have found that pairing them with wine can be somewhat challenging.
"Not many wines work with oysters," said Lane Hoss, Vice President of Marketing for Anthony's Restaurants, in a press release. "That is why we are thankful to have this competition. Oysters are popular. We wait for the results every year."
One month ago, in the interest of preparation, we brought you this food-and-wine pairing idea and recipe for Cinco de Mayo.
So if you plan to mark that occasion tomorrow, you should be all set.
On the other hand, if your Saturday party plans are more focused on the Kentucky Derby, then you may have some shopping to do...because no Southern-focused celebration is complete without Benedictine Spread.
No trip to Portland...or any part of Oregon, for that matter... is complete without at least one salmon dinner, accompanied by a bottle of Oregon Pinot Noir.
If you have just one night for a salmon excursion, there’s only one option: Jake’s Famous Crawfish, which has been serving Portland residents and visitors since 1892. Jake’s roasts salmon on a cedar plank, rendering the fish the perfect foil for a barrel-aged Pinot Noir.
Ah, Wednesday. The middle of the work week. As noted in the nursery rhyme, “Monday’s Child”...
Monday’s child is fair of face
Tuesday’s child is full of grace
Wednesday’s child is full of woe
Check your calendar: It’s exactly one month until Cinco de Mayo.
And we want you to be prepared, because the unprepared Cinco de Mayo celebrant will end up with a cerveza in hand, rather than a good glass of wine.
With that in mind, we offer the following recipe from the folks at DOLE. No, the recipe does not include chunks of pineapple, as you might expect, but it does offer plenty of flavor. And it pairs perfectly with Sauvignon Blanc or a dry rendition of Chenin Blanc.
Having a big group over tomorrow for St. Patrick’s Day?
This recipe yields about 12 servings, and because there’s no cabbage, it pairs with a wide array of red wines, particularly Syrah and Syrah- or Grenache-based blends.
Green beer is not your only beverage option when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around on Saturday.
And, no, the alternative we’re about to suggest is not a Shamrock Shake. It’s wine.
That said, some of the food associated with St. Patrick’s Day can be somewhat challenging to pair with wine. That’s why we’re here—to keep those Irish eyes smiling on Saturday with some inspired pairing ideas...
You know what today is. Hopefully, you’ve been planning for it and are ready to make a good impression on your significant other this evening.
In case you missed them, we featured a number of Valentine’s Day-related posts last week, ranging from the most romantic varieties of wine to wine-focused getaways, and even some tips on wrapping that special wine-related gift.
If you’re looking for a list of aphrodisiacs to consume this Valentine’s Day, you’ve come to the wrong place. There are plenty of, uh, resources online to help you with that.
If, however, you’re simply seeking some suggestions for successful food-and-wine pairing, we can help—particularly if you’re planning to open a bottle or two (or three) of those recommended here yesterday (scroll down).
Have you figured out what you’ll be serving during the “big game” next Sunday?
We speak, of course, of the NFL Super Bowl, pitting the New York Giants against the New England Patriots. It’s likely to be the most-watched television program of the year, and even those who are not into football will tune in to catch the creative commercials that the sponsors come up with.
If you’re in charge of preparing the “big spread” for the big game, make your life a little easier and prepare this Pasta Pie. It serves four, and you can bake more if you’re expecting more people.
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