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Wine of the Week-Thanksgiving Wines

Wine of the Week-Thanksgiving Wines

With the big day upon us, I wanted to share my pairings for this holiday.  Keep in mind, I am not a sommelier  but I know what I like and I trust the wine department in my gourmet grocery store to steer me in the …

Treat Tuesday-Smoky Snack Mix

Treat Tuesday-Smoky Snack Mix

Thanksgiving is next week and while the Turkey is cooking, you are going to need a few snacks around to keep the crowd happy.  Enter this delicious snack mix. You can make this a few days in advance and all you have to do is …

Wine of the Week-Fortress Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine of the Week-Fortress Cabernet Sauvignon

Since winter seems to be knocking on the door, the time seems right for some hearty red wines.  This 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon caught my eye because the store sign described it as “Dark Fruit, Soft Tannins”. This is a nice, bold red that is super …

Treat Tuesday-Chocolate Espresso Pie Bars

Treat Tuesday-Chocolate Espresso Pie Bars

Thanksgiving=Pie, however sometimes you just don’t have time to roll out pie crust.  These bars are the answer!  This tastes just like Chocolate Cream Pie, but you can make a day in advance, cut into bars and place on a platter for everyone to serve …