Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to use earthy, rich, spicy flavors in our food and cocktails. Think smokey, honey, cherry, bourbon and a twist of winter citrus in front of a roaring fire. First, the appetizer… Spicy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms With Aged Gouda Cheese Sauce Makes 10 appetizer servings (2 stuffed mushroom caps per serving)…
Maharajah Curry Red Lentil Sausage Pepper Soup
Maharajah Curry Red Lentil Sausage Pepper Soup Serves 8 Ingredients 1 cup diced yellow onion 1 red bell pepper, cored and chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, cored and chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil + a little extra for frying sausage 3 teaspoons Seasonality Seasonings Maharajah Curry powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 19 ounces mild Italian sausage 14.5…
Magnolia Table Bacon And Gruyère Biscuits
Today I picked the last of my summer herbs out of my garden since a frost is coming tonight and they will be long gone by morning. I chopped the herbs. Then I mixed chives, oregano, and parsley into fresh creamery butter and added black pepper, a dash of salt and some Nanomi Togarashi (Japanese…
Happy Champagne Day! Celebrating With Tapas
Happy Champagne Day! We will be celebrating Champagne Day all weekend! Our celebration began last evening as we enjoyed tapas with wine pairing at Rockfish Restaurant in the Grandin Village, Roanoke, Virginia. Every third Thursday of the month they offer a flight of tapas paired with a wine flight. https://www.rockfishfood.com/. The theme last evening was Italy….
Lemon Pots de Crème With Almond Brittle Sprinkle
Viva La Local! Please visit the Roanoker Magazine Behind the Page blog: https://theroanoker.com/blogging/behind-the-page/viva-la-local/ to find new Virginia products offered in local Roanoke grocery stores. Love supporting local! Lemon Pots de Crème is one of my favorite desserts because I can make them the day ahead, refrigerate the ramekins, then garnish the desserts right before serving. This recipe…
Celebrating Cava at Parés Baltà Winery in Spain
It is a pleasure to co-host Fiesta Friday with my co-host Catherine today. FiestaFriday.net. Please visit Catherine’s blog: https://kunstkitchen.wordpress.com. I’ll be sharing interesting tidbits from the Fiesta Friday link-up throughout the day on Pinterest, Instagram (bubblybeeboop), Facebook (bubblybee) and Twitter. “Bacchus opens the gate of the heart.” … Homer While visiting the Catalonia region in Spain…
Million Dollar Cocktail
There’s lots to love about Rosé Cider. Read about my favorites ciders with tasting notes in the Roanoker Magazine behind the page: https://theroanoker.com/blogging/behind-the-page/the-romance-of-rose-cidre/ Million Dollar Cocktail I love any recipe that is named “Million Dollar”. This Million Dollar Cocktail recipe is worth its weight in gold! Absolutely divine! Place Nick and Nora style cocktail glass in…
DRIVE! Iconic American Cars and Motorcycles
DRIVE! Iconic American Cars and Motorcycles September 8, 2018 – February 3, 2019 Taubman Museum of Art Roanoke, Virginia Our evening began with Ahi Tuna Wontons at Billy’s Roanoke on Market Street in Downtown Roanoke. Miso-marinated Ahi Tuna served atop Wonton Chips with Housemade Thai Chili Sauce and a Citrus Salsa. Delicious! Then on to…
Happy 8th Birthday Mr. Bill’s Wine Cellar, Roanoke, Virginia
On Saturday, September 8, 2018, Mr. Bill’s Wine Cellar in Roanoke, Virginia, celebrated the cellars 8th birthday. Pictured above: Mr. Bill and Rebecca at Mr. Bill’s Wine Cellar. I always enjoy the signs that greet guests outside their front door. We celebrated with a tasting of Francois Montand Brut Blanc de Blancs. ($15 range) In…
Spain, Part Two: Parés Baltà and our Hunt for Anything Locked
❤️ Parés Baltà! Especially their Cava.
