Salmon Pate

Salmon Pate

Salmon and cream cheese has a long history (lox); so, it was only a matter of time before they came together in a pate.  It is one of my go to lunches for 2 or works great as an appetizer.  

Elsie’s Potatoes

Elsie’s Potatoes

Potatoes become a canvas for the flavors served with them and that’s how the wine should be paired.   Beef Stew will call for a different wine than a cream sauce drizzled over potatoes.  

Roasted Peppers

Roasted Peppers

Roasted Peppers are really easy to make, and their sweet flavors become more pronounced with grilling or roasting.

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc

This is absolutely one of our “go to” New World Sauvignon Blanc wines.  From the sought-after Marlborough region in New Zealand, Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc won the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world – 1990 vintage at the London International Wine and Spirit Competition. 

Tacos

Tacos

Tacos may be the most common Mexican street food today!  And there are probably just as many variations – our “go to” Tacos are made with ground beef and homemade Taco Seasoning.  Tacos are perfect for group entertaining!  Everyone helps themselves. Inevitably there is always Pico de Gallo 

Kentucky Hot Brown

Kentucky Hot Brown

The Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky will serve up more than 900 Kentucky Hot Brown’s the weekend of the Kentucky Derby (first Saturday in May).  Invented at the hotel over 90 years ago, it is a signature dish of Louisville and Kentucky.  The open face turkey sandwich, 

Strawberry and Chèvre Salad

Strawberry and Chèvre Salad

We think of this salad every spring in strawberry season!  You want the sweetest strawberries to pair and contrast with the tangy Chevre.

Bacon Cheeseburgers with In – N – Out Burger Sauce

Bacon Cheeseburgers with In – N – Out Burger Sauce

Summer is on its way and nothing says summer like a barbequed burger!  Barbeque plump and juicy Tavern style burgers or thinner Diner style, it’s up to you.  A nice change to setting out all the condiments is to make an In – N – Out style 

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

“Chicken Parm” is a much loved and popular Italian dish. Rich tomato sauce, juicy chicken breasts and cheese baked and served with Caesar salad.

Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad

Caesar salad is one of the most well known and loved salads in the world! We love the Umami flavours of the anchovies, lemon and hearty parmesan with a French Chardonnay!