I don’t drink a lot of South Africa wines but I should! Very crisp and fruit forward. This 2022 Stellenrust Heritage Collection Bush Vine Chenin Blanc was perfect with scallops and risotto. Adding the 2022 Stellenrust Heritage Collection Bush Vine Chenin Blanc to my repertoire. 👃Citus and ripe peach👄 Medium body, bright, great minerality, rich […]
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28 October 2023 
Smoked Swordfish with Avocado Salsa
October 28, 2023 By
Growing up in South Florida, we ate a lot of swordfish. Then, there was over-fishing that nearly brought swordfish to extinction. Having overcome that situation, swordfish is back and I couldn’t be happy – I love it! I’ve been thinking of things to make on my Rectec smoker and since swordfish has a meat-like texture, […]
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3 August 2023 
2021 Bodega Martin Codax Albarino
August 3, 2023 By
I’ve been a huge fan of Martin Codax wines for 15+ years. Love Albarino for its food friendliness, big flavors, great minerality and fantastic value. This 2021 Bodega Martin Codax Albarino was great paired with seafood for on a warm Sunday evening.👃Citus and ripe melon👄 Medium body, bright, great minerality, citrus, touch of oak💲14.99📍Rias Baixas, Spain […]
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25 July 2023 
2021 Il Pino Pinot Grigio Tasting Notes
July 25, 2023 By
I don’t typically go in this direction for white wine, but on a hot summer day, this 2021 Il Pino Pinot Grigio at a $15 price point did the trick. Classic Pinot Grigio – light, clean, crisp with refreshing citrus notes. 👃Light, faint lemony aromas👄 Citrusy/grassy palate👅 Dry, crisp with nice acidity Nice Summer porch […]
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July 24, 2023 By
It’s tomato season and my plants are producing the sweetest tomatoes this year. In addition to my own tomatoes, I’m also getting some from a local farm whose CSA program I’m a member of. So many tomatoes!! I’m always looking for quick meals I can make using my produce, so that’s how this Italian Salsa […]
[Continue reading...]Blueberry Croissant French Toast Casserole
July 22, 2023 By
I love a recipe you can prep in advance that doesn’t require a lot of work once my guests arrive. Just love spending time with my guests vs having them speak at my back while I’m making food. One such recipe is this Blueberry French Toast Casserole that’s prepared the evening prior to your brunch […]
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18 May 2023 
2020 Tenuta di Biserno Campo di Sasso Insoglio del Cinghiale
May 18, 2023 By
We ordered this Tuscan wine at a dinner where our party was divided foodwise and it worked well with all our dishes. This Italian wine was smooth and rounder than I thought it would be, which was great to pair with our various meals. This Tuscan blend is a great value! Look/in the glass: Medium […]
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29 December 2022 
Top Food and Wine Chickie Posts in 2022
December 29, 2022 By
Always fun running analytics on my blog to see what posts have the most likes, comments and clicks so I thought I’d recap the posts with top engagement of 2022. Hope you try some of these top recipes! Cheers, Veronique
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28 December 2022 
2022 Best Dishes
December 28, 2022 By
My travel schedule in 2022 allowed me to dine at so many outstanding restaurants, Internationally and domestically, and made for great content for my annual Best Dishes recap. Again, this year’s list encompasses a blend of fine dining and casual dishes, which were truly the ‘best’ dishes of 2022. I’ve narrowed down all the incredible […]
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19 December 2022 
Easy Garlic Confit
December 19, 2022 By
I have a jar of this fantastic concoction in the fridge at all times. I typically make it every couple of weeks and use the oil and the cloves in a variety of things ranging from adding to potatoes I’m mashing (see picture below) to simple crostini with smacked cloves and a drizzle of oil […]
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