The Kentucky Derby will take place at Church Hill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky, on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Time for fancy hats, a horse race, bourbon and cocktails! The Classic Mint Julep Makes 1 cocktail 8 mint leaves 1/2 ounce simple syrup 2 ounces bourbon crushed ice Garnish: mint sprig In a Julep cup or rocks glass,…
Veuve Clicquot – side by side Champagne tasting – love these bubbles
Vintage vs. Non-vintage My husband and I recently had the opportunity to taste 2012 vintage Veuve Clicquot and non-vintage Veuve Clicquot side-by-side. The 2012 vintage is Veuve Clicquot’s 66th vintage of the Maison, with grapes exclusively from Grands and Premiers Crus, 51% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier, The uniqueness of the Vintage…
Ehlers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – Lots to love about Napa Valley Cabs
Cabernet Sauvignon – perfect pairing with grilled steak In the Spring, it seems all of my friends begin to sip lighter white wines. I continue to enjoy big bold red wines. When I fire up my grill, there is nothing better than a Cabernet Sauvignon to pair with my perfectly grilled steak. Recently I was…
French 75 – Fall in love with this Champagne Cocktail
What is a French 75? French 75 is a lovely cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and champagne. According to diffordsguide.com, this noble cocktail is named after the French 75-millimeter light field gun which due to its portability and rate of fire was the mainstay of the French army during the First World…
You Will Love Korean Beef Bulgogi
“Tastes like a dish I would order in a restaurant.” My husband and I miss eating in restaurants during this pandemic. Sitting a table with a tablecloth and candles, having a waiter come to our table and hand us actual menus, sipping wine while we wait for our dinners to be delivered to our table….
New ALDI Cookbook – Fabulous food + Fabulously low prices
Bonus! Free with purchase: Pre-order The Unofficial ALDI Cookbook (coming soon!) from Ulysses Press and receive a free Entertaining with ALDI recipe booklet! Here’s the link: ALDI Pre-Order Booklet. Roasted Asparagus – Tastes like candy! Before you read this post, there is a recipe you JUST HAVE TO TRY! Jeanette Hurt (author of The Unofficial ALDI…
Valentine’s Day Cocktails – Made With Love and Pink Gin
I have a new favorite cocktail for Valentine’s Day – actually it’s a classic cocktail made new with Beefeater Pink London Gin….Pink French 75. Lemony and sassy topped with rosé sparkling wine! What is PINK GIN? Beefeater Pink is the vibrant new strawberry gin from Beefeater London. A delicious, easy to drink and fun strawberry…
Pappardelle con Bolognese – Cooking at Home with Chef Light
Pappardelle con Bolognese Recipe compliments of Chef Light, Shenandoah Club Bolognese Ragu 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, finely chopped 2 ribs celery, finely chopped 2 medium carrots, finely chopped 2 tablespoons garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 8 ounces pancetta, chopped 32 ounces beef, pork, veal 4 tablespoons tomato paste 1.5…
Halloween Cocktails
Recipe and photo compliments of BACARDÍ Superior Rum The Goblin Ingredients: 1.5 parts BACARDÍ Superior Rum 0.5 part Midori Liqueur 0.5 part Reàl Coco 0.5 part Fresh Lime Juice 2 parts Dole Pineapple Juice Method: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a coupe or martini glass. Garnish with bat or ghost gummies. Bloody Dutch Sour…
Rhône Valley Wines ~ Red, Rosé And Bubbly To Celebrate The Fall Harvest
Fall is the time when the harvest is celebrated in the Rhône Valley, in Southern France. The winegrowers and their families gather to enjoy the fruits of their labor with dishes made from seasonal ingredients -olives, herbs, lamb, fresh fish – served with local wines. I recently tasted several Rhône Valley wines and found them…
