Springtime BBQ Wines
It’s finally spring here in Philly, and I want some barbeque. It’s warm enough to hang outside while slathering the ribs with sauce and cool enough to drink red wine. I’ll …
Recipes
Bad Cheese Pairings
Pulling off the right wine pairing can turn an otherwise mediocre dinner into a killer experience. The real test is when you find yourself laughing the night away; only later do …
Food and Wine Books
Looking for the newly updated article on wine book recommendations? You can check that out here: Top Picks for Wine Books. Larousse Wine Many years ago, a student of mine –an aspiring …
Spanish Recipes from the Wine School
Patatas Bravas 2 pounds red skin potatoes, quartered 3 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp fine salt 2 shallots, diced 1 tsp smoked paprika pinch cayenne pepper 1 cup crushed tomatoes ¼ …
Recipes from the Wine School
Corn And Zucchini Salad With Feta 4 ears of corn, husked Kosher salt 4 small zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds), thinly sliced lengthwise on a mandoline 8-10 zucchini blossoms, torn into …
Recipes From the Wine School
From the Wine Pairing Classes at the Wine School Arugula, Fennel and Olive Salad 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 small shallot 1 tsp mustard 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 …
Recipes from the Wine School
Mushrooms Stuffed with Smoked Trout, Leeks, Creme Fraiche 12 Cremini Mushrooms 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted. 1/4 cup Leeks, washed and sliced 1/8 cup Smoked Trout, crumbled 1/4 cup Creme Fraiche (or …
Recipes from the Wine School
Pulled Pork, South Carolina BBQ The BBQ Sauce Throughout the 1700s, South Carolina drew a large contingent of immigrant German families. These new settlers brought with them ideas and advancements on ways …
Recipes from the Wine School
Chorizo and Lentil Soup 1 cup tocino (chopped bacon) 1 onion, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 3 carrots, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup cured chorizo, chopped 1 cup chicken …
Wine Gift Ideas
Napa Valley Maps from Vinous Here’s something for the wine geek in your circle. Vinous has published a cutting-edge series of vineyard maps. These are not whimsical maps crafted to be …
Recipes from the Wine School
Dishes are from our food & wine pairing classes. Roasted Pork with Plum Chutney Chutney can be made up to one week ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm slightly before serving. 1 …
Roman Recipes from the Wine School
Spinaci Alla Romana Roman-Style Spinach Ingredients for Spinaci Alla Romana 2 lbs baby spinach 1 tablespoon leaf lard (or butter) 2 tablespoons raw pine nuts 1 large shallot, diced 3 tablespoons raisins 1⁄4 teaspoon …
Recipes for Food & Wine Pairings
A few recipes from our food & wine pairing classes! Farro Salad 1 cup par-cooked farro 1 cup apple cider 2 teaspoons fine salt 2 bay leaves 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive …
Italian Wine Pairings
An Italian Sommelier’s Guide to Italian Wine Pairings Italian Wine Pairings from the North Italy is a country of diversity, and it’s hard to make generalizations. This is especially true when …
Recipes for Food & Wine Pairings
Capers, Shallot & Tarragon Sauce for Fresh Sea Scallops This sauce was used for the sea scallop dish. The best way to prepare the scallops is to sear them in a very …
Bootlegger’s Bible (Cocktail Recipes)
French 751 ounce Gin1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice1/3 ounce whiskey sugar syrupice cubes1 1/2 ounces sparkling wine The drink was created in 1915 at the New York Bar in Paris. Felt …
