Just because it is Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune on bubbly. Spainish cava can be white or rosé and it is made with the same method as champagne “Méthode Traditionnelle “. This method requires asecond fermantation of the wine that takes place in the individual bottles which will later be…
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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…
Why I love Pink Peppercorns and Pink Champagne On National Margarita Day!
Today is National Margarita Day ~ February 22, 2018. Please keep reading to get my favorite margarita recipe ~ Pink Champagne Lemonade Margaritas! But first…let’s talk about another one of my favorites…pink peppercorns and other funky color seasonings… Love Salt and Pepper! Fun facts about Pink Peppercorns: Always good to have pink peppercorns on hand…
Sparkling Wines For Holiday Celebrations ~ $30 Or Less
There are times when only the best will do and that’s the time for special pricey champagnes. Other times, when entertaining large groups of people or mixing bubbly drinks, less expensive sparkling wines are a better choice. It is in that spirit that I present to you sparkling wines under $30 for the holidays… …Best…
Just Another Tazmanian Sparkling Rosé!
We have a new grocery store in Roanoke, Virginia…Earth Fare! “Healthy Food For Everyone” Their food philosophy: “We pledge that our food is free of added hormones, antibiotics, artificial fats and trans-fats, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners and preservatives, bleached or bromated flour, artificial colors or flavors”. Their prepared foods section is amazing…let’s…
Dinner In 10 Minutes ~ PORK AU POIVRE ~ With Champagne Pairing
As much as I love to cook, sometimes I don’t have time to do all of the chopping and mixing and fussing to make a delicious dinner, so I look for shortcuts. I’ve found the roasted pork tenderloin at Fresh Market to be a saving grace in dinner preparation. Here’s one of my favorite “go…
Sun, Surf and Champagne!
One of my favorite photos of “George Gershwin” our 18-year-old kitty. Sadly he passed away this week. He was an inside kitty but loved to play out on our deck whenever we were out there. He kept a good eye on our champagne glasses to make sure they were always full. Miss you my sweet…
Welcoming Spring With Champagne And Rosé!
Since this is what my kitchen looks like right now, it’s understandable that I am not doing a lot of cooking these days. We are combining our kitchen and dining room to make one big kitchen. Very exciting, but I miss cooking! Should only be a month to six weeks to complete. Thinking about what…
"Sex" From Michigan ~ Seriously Fun Sparkling Wine!
10 Pleasant Surprises About M. Lawrence “Sex” Dry Rosé: This bubbly is from Michigan…wine from this state is new to me. I did not expect to like it, but I was pleasantly surprised. My husband said it tasted a bit like hard apple cider ~ that may be one reason I like it so much. Beautiful…
Chocolate And Sparkling Wine Pairings For Valentine's Day!
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! Valentine table on set of WSLS Daytime Blue Ridge Television… http://wsls.com/2017/02/13/chocolate-and-champagne-pairing/ All sparkling wines listed in this post are under $20 per bottle! RIVAROSE in Salon de Provence … The lacy label is so pretty! Produced in the southern Rhône Valley, fresh with notes of strawberry and raspberry made from Syrah and Grenache grapes….
