In preparation for holiday celebrations, we shared a very special evening with friends who had just returned from a trip to France. With so many holiday parties to attend and gifts to buy, we will all be on the search for wonderful pairing wines to toast the happy holiday occasions. It was in this spirit…
Spiced Apple Maple Ginger Cocktail
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Spiced Apple Maple Ginger Cocktails! Makes 1 cocktail. 1/2 cup hard apple cider (I used Bold Rock) 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 1/2 ounce bourbon 6 drops Dashfire Apple Spiced bitters (or more to taste) 1/4 cored Honey Crisp apple, sliced thin 2 splashes ginger beer Place hard apple cider…
Shrimp 3 Ways ~ Flash Wok, Pepper Sauced and Firecracker
Shrimp are so easy and delightfully yummy but unless you live on the coast it can difficult to find fresh tasting shrimp. That was my delemia living in Southwest Virginia, but now I’ve found the solution. Kroger Private Selection Argentinean Raw, Peeled and Deveined, X-large Red Frozen Shrimp. The package say they taste like buttery…
Chesapeake Bay Crab Dip + Neiman Marcus Million $ Dip
This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine, Behind the Page Blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! During the busy holiday season, these dips solve the “What can I bring?” dilemma. Easy to make, they are always a party favorite. Chesapeake Bay Crab Dip Serve this dip with The Fine…
Spicy Chili Shrimp Tacos with Baby Bok Choy Slaw and Pickled Red Onion
This recipe was originally published in the May/June, 2019 issue of the Roanoker Magazine, Southern Spoonful recipe column. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! October 4, 2019 is National Taco Day! Celebrate with these deliciously flavorful and festive shrimp tacos! Spicy Chili Shrimp Tacos with Baby Bok Choy Slaw and Pickled Red…
Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe
This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine “Behind the Page” blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! March 14, 2019 is National Potato Chip Day. Have you noticed how many different flavors of potato chips there are in the grocery? Every flavor from traditional sea salt to black truffle and olive…
It’s Always A Good Time For Grilled Cheese
This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine “Behind the Page” blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! I love grilled cheese…love to make ‘em …love to eat ‘em! Friday, April 12 is National Grilled Cheese Day, YAY! I always think of grilled cheese as “toasted cheese sandwiches” because that is…
Virginia Spicy Grilled Shrimp and Salsa Verde Dip
I love discovering new foods from Virginia. This week I found a new Virginia Pepper Sauce from Clark + Hopkins. (Available at Wine Gourmet in Roanoke, Virginia or on-line.) https://clark-and-hopkins.myshopify.com/ This recipe does require marinating the shrimp overnight, but it is worth the wait! The sauce ingredients spoke to me…jalapenos, habaneros, peaches and peanut butter…said…
The Cubano: The Perfect Grilled Sandwich
This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine “Behind the Page” blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! How are you planning to celebrate National Mustard Day this Saturday, August 3? I am marinating pork loin with my apple cider mustard marinade to make Cuban sandwiches, Cubanos. If you don’t have…
Bloom ~ Restaurant and Wine Bar in Roanoke, Virginia
Bloom Restaurant has a big city vibe with a small town feel. Located in the historic Wasena neighborhood in Roanoke, Virginia, this modern sleek restaurant offers a seasonal menu that highlights fresh local food. Don’t let the unassuming facade fool you, there’s lots to love inside! The Roanoker Magazine will feature Bloom in upcoming issues….
