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Lillet Blanc is an apéritif made from wine and citrus juices. As with all apéritifs, Lillet Blanc helps to stimulate the appetite. I paired my Lillet with some lemon seltzer for pre-dinner drink on a hot day. The result was a cooling drink that certainl…
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This is a light, quick dish that\'s perfect for warm spring nights (or cool ones!). It\'s super healthy, having only 1 tsp. butter and an avocado for fat.
Hestia-Greek goddess of the hearth. On Saturday, several new Washington red wines were released in Woodinville, including Hestia Cellars 2007 Reserve. This red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, held for 30 months before releasing, intrigued me (read full article)
Chris Gorman says he isn’t a smart wine maker. Don’t believe him, he is like the Columbo of wine makers without the wrinkled rain coat. On a gorgeous, sunny Wednesday evening Gorman Winery threw a party on the back patio of Italianis (read full article)
With over 200 wineries in Taste Washington participating, pouring an average of 3-4 wines, there are more wines than a single person could cover. We had three people covering the Taste Washington event and we STILL couldn’t cover all of the foo (read full article)
I am one of the lucky people who got to listen to Tom Douglas, Stephanie Izard, Leslie Sbrocco, Dawn Smith, and Michael Teer discuss the challenges of food and wine pairing at one of the Taste Washington seminars in Seattle on March 27th. Who are the (read full article)
The Grand Tasting of Taste Washington may be getting the most attention but Taste Washington Seminars offers education and interaction with some of rock stars of the Washington wine industry. Where else can you wine and dine with the likes of Bob B (read full article)
After being a bit disappointed with the last South African Chenin Blanc I tried, I was on the lookout for more, hoping to find something that would excite me. Chenin Blanc is after all one of South Africa's signature varieties.I dropped into Thorold (read full article)
Recently, Ivar’s has launched a new series called Food and Wine Adventures, in which they pair local wines with local seafood. On March 10, 2010 we attended a Food and Wine Adventure of white wine and shellfish, showcasing Chateau Ste Michell (read full article)
I can't remember exactly why I wanted to try this. I do like a good Chenin Blanc, and I may have seen this in some newspaper columns or something. Tesco Finest, like Sainsbury's Taste the Difference, is pretty good value and a step above their entr (read full article)
Jesus Christ, aka Jesus Christo, it’s early. I dress early in the morning, so as to not make us late again. I hear that same rap on the door from the day before. I jump up ready. Jonas, “Okay. You’re ready. I’m gonna be downstairs.”He (read full article)
I read this article this morning and just had to share it. This such a good and simple guide that everyone should get a peek. I hope the authors will for give me if I give the proper credit, but it really is a terrific tool.From Local Win (read full article)