Philadelphia Magazine wine festival 2019

  It’s back Philadelphia magazine’s Wine Festival presented By Lexus, Thursday, May 2, 2019. Lincoln Financial Field – Tork Club: Find some highlights below  ▪ An elegant blend of worldly flavors! ▪ Over 500 samplings of premium rated reds, whites and bubbly ▪ Cuisine from over 20 of Philadelphia’s most popular restaurants ▪ An On-site Fine Wine &…

Sabbia on the Roof at Eataly NYC

If there’s one place you can call foodie heaven, it’s Eataly New York Flatiron.  It was my first time visiting, and I did not want to leave.  This place is huge, and has everything you want under one roof.  Speaking of roof, we enjoyed a delicious dinner on the rooftop Sabbia.  I don’t even know where to…

Philly Wine Week Opening Cork

PHILLY WINE WEEK ANNOUNCES OPENING CORKS, A FESTIVE CELEBRATION AND WINE TASTING PARTY, WITH TICKETS AVAILABLE BEGINNING ON MARCH 1 On Sunday, April 3, Philly Wine Week 2016 will kick off with Opening Corks, a wine tasting event showcasing  premium pours from 25+ local and national wine vendors and importers.  Opening Corks is Philly Wine…

Stellabrate Valentine’s Day with Stella Rosa!

Love is in the air.  It’s time to choose that perfect wine for a special night. Stella Rosa knows Valentine’s Day.  These wines are ideal for celebrating love, friendship, and good times. I’m more of a dry wine kinda girl, but these wines definitely kept it refreshing and exciting with a semi sweet taste.   Stella Peach is a Moscato-based…

The Holiday Flavors of Rioja: Spanish Spiced Turkey

The Holiday Flavors of Rioja: Spanish Spiced Turkey The holiday season is in full swing. Before you know it your kitchen will be pumping out glorious platters of food and your dining room will be bustling with friends and family from near and far. But let’s not forget the drinks! To pair with your favorite…

Crystal Springs Resort Grand Cascades Lodge

I had the pleasure of taking my family to Crystal Springs resort’s the Grand Cascades lodge. Upon arrival to the resort you traverse a beautiful road up to the top of a mountain, but this is after passing fields of Sunflowers and arriving in the town of Hamburg, New Jersey. This place is huge with views all…

Pinot Boutique Soiree

A couple of weeks ago I was invited to a Soiree at  one of the hottest little shops here in Philly called Pinot Boutique.  If you’re a wine lover and love all things wine, this little shop has everything from wine tasting to attire. It’s a one stop shop. The owner of Pinot Boutique, Dan aka Dan the…

WMCN The Dawn Show

Last week I had the pleasure of being on Dawn Stensland-Mente’s “The Dawn Show”.  It was such a great time.  I had 3 of my dishes presented: a Pesto appetizer, Salmon with a Island Salad, and a Trifle. The beer was provided by Yards Brewery and Wine provided by Turdo Vineyards.  Here are the clips to the show and the recipes…

The Light Grape

I know there are a lot of Light Wines and Drinks out there now a days to choose from, but I wanted to share with you this lovely wine called The Light Grape that I had the pleasure in sampling.  The Light Grape is a  new wine that is hitting a store near you. I will break…

Las Rocas Spanish Red Blend 2009

I really enjoy going out wine tasting or to wine bars, but there is nothing like being in the comfort of your own home and wearing what you like.  All this while enjoying the music you like with a nice glass of wine.  Last night I enjoyed a red robust wine.  It was called Las Rocas…

Skinnygirl Rose & White Wine Review

Recently I was delighted to meet up with a rep for Skinnygirl and I have to say she was a doll of a person.  I got the chance to pick one or 2 products from Skinnygirl wines, cocktails and liquor.  So today I am doing a review of the 2 wines I have not tried yet from the…

Braised Rabbit

I have run into a lot of people that have sad they have never tried rabbit or that they don’t like it.  I think rabbit is a very tender meat if done correctly.  It can be a little chewy depending on the age of the rabbit.  Last night I decided to use my Le Creuset Brasier to make it and…